Manager, Financial Investigations - Toronto, Canada - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

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The
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General.

The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming (casino, internet gaming, and charitable gaming), horse racing, and cannabis sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.


The Audit and Financial Investigations Branch (AFI), Compliance Services, works collaboratively with other branches and stakeholders to enable effective regulatory risk management and improve regulatory outcomes.

AFI carries out risk-based audits and reviews across all regulated sectors provides advice and insights to internal partners and delivers objective and reliable results that support effective regulatory responses.


The AGCO is seeking a driven
Manager of Financial Investigations (Manager) to lead the financial investigations unit and provide input on the formation of the AGCO practices as they relate to due diligence investigations and forensic accounting.

The Manager will work closely with various teams across AGCO's Compliance Services group to effectively manage files and related challenges and issues.


OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.


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OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.


We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

  • Act as a Financial expert and assist the Police Officers/Investigators in conducting financial investigations.
  • Analyze issues related to corporate governance and internal control systems at applicant companies.
  • Evaluate matters related to the audits of financial statements, such as audit risk assessments, reportable conditions, and management letters issued by external auditors.
  • Identify and assess potential contentious issues that would impact the honesty and integrity
of the applicant and recommend options to address issues raised.

  • Advise, provide direction, and make appropriate recommendations regarding the findings of the financial investigations.
  • Prepare comprehensive and coherent financial analysis reports on investigation findings.
  • Plan and conduct gamingrelated examinations/investigations related to the misappropriation of funds, fraud, theft, and forged documents brought forward to the OPP.
  • Provide testimony as an expert witness in court and at hearings.
  • Identify and evaluate training needs in the respective branch/team to lead and direct a clear alignment between the three pillars priorities, planning, and performance to facilitate and foster teams to collaborate and deliver the mandate of the branch.

How do I qualify?:


  • A professional accounting designation (e.g. CA-CPA or CMA-CPA) and a forensic accounting designation (e.g. CA-IFA or CFE).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of auditing, gaming, and accounting with a particular emphasis on investigative and forensic accounting.
  • Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of forensic accounting to conduct or supervise forensic investigation and provide expert testimony in court.
  • Proven experience leading diverse teams and implementing talent management and coaching practices.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the gaming and liquor industries and their suppliers and participants.
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices in industries with numerous financial, accounting, and control systems.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Gaming Control Act, Liquor Licence Act, Wine Content Act, related Regulations, Terms and Conditions, the Criminal Code, and other trust and charityrelated legislation.
  • Strong knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and US Income Tax Laws.
  • Comprehensive understanding of corporate governance structures, processes, and control environments for companies and notforprofit entities.
  • Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request._

Additional Information:


Address:


  • 1 English Permanent, 90 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:


  • Excluded
  • Understanding the job ad definitions
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Schedule:


  • N/A
    Category:
  • Finance and Economics
    Posted on:
  • Wednesday, May 8, 2024
    Note:
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Le

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