Associate Manager, Investigations Diligence and Compliance

Kroll

Associate Manager leading investigations and consulting cases at Kroll. Focusing on forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, and client relationship management in a dynamic team environment.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$80,000 - CA$115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gain a deep understanding of case and client needs through discussions directly with the client or taking direction from a senior member of the Financial Investigations team
Take an active role on a broad range of complex investigations, forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, internal (client) investigations, insider risk compliance assessments, consulting projects and forensic matters, with the support of Kroll’s expert resources.
Assist with carrying out information gathering and investigative interviews with a range of stakeholders involved in an investigation
Conduct and document detailed forensic accounting procedures, with examples including tracing of funds, source‑and‑use analysis, validating expenses and sources of income to third‑party documentation, testing internal controls, and other related investigative procedures.
Write well structured, logical and objective reports which present research and analysis in a client-focused manner to address the clients’ central questions and concerns.
Interface with and present interim findings to clients.
Prioritize projects and assignments whilst meeting tight and demanding deadlines.
Provide guidance, oversight, and review for Interns and Associates working on client deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assigned tasks.
Contribute to the professional development and performance management of team personnel and external resources.
Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Kroll’s network of offices and various practices.
Contribute to the development, management, and expansion of client relationships, including identifying and supporting new business opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and chartered professional accountant (CPA - Canada) or certified public accountant (CPA - US) or equivalent required; working towards obtaining the certified in financial forensics (CFF) or certified fraud examiner (CFE) designation
Minimum 3 years’ investigative and/or audit experience with a recognized professional services or other investigative firm
Strong attention to detail
Excellent foundational accounting technical skills, with the ability to apply core principles accurately and consistently across complex engagements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to serve as a client contact, lead client calls, and deliver clear, well‑articulated written and oral reports.
Ability to analyze large volumes of information and present oral and written summaries in a comprehensive and coherent manner
Demonstrated ability to maintain organized, well‑structured, and QC ready files, ensuring consistent documentation standards
Ability to prioritize several projects and assignments on multiple topics while meeting tight deadlines
Strong team, project, and client‑management capabilities, with a flexible, collaborative approach and proven experience working effectively with diverse teams.
Positive attitude with an inquisitive, solution‑oriented mindset, consistently seeking to understand underlying issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
Proficient in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

forensic accountingregulatory complianceinvestigative procedurestracing of fundssource-and-use analysisvalidating expensestesting internal controlsfinancial forensicsaudit experienceaccounting principles

Soft Skills

attention to detailverbal communicationwritten communicationanalytical skillsorganizational skillsproject managementclient managementcollaborative approachsolution-oriented mindsetteamwork

Certifications

chartered professional accountant (CPA - Canada)certified public accountant (CPA - US)certified in financial forensics (CFF)certified fraud examiner (CFE)