Partner, Forensics [Advisory Services]

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  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Doane Grant Thornton. One Business. One Team.Imagine being part of a team where human connection underlies everything we do - a place where great people come together to help our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. That’s Doane Grant Thornton.Guided by our core values, we empower our people to make a difference. We encourage the growth and development of rewarding careers—one that you can reflect upon with a sense of pride. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. That’s most important to us. With over three thousand people across Canada, we’re building a thriving organization that’s driven by purpose.Our Values
At Doane Grant Thornton we hold a strong commitment to collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, and responsibility.Position Overview
Join us on an exciting journey to build something great. As our next Partner, you will at the forefront of setting the direction of the future strategy of our Forensics, Advisory Services practice at Doane Grant Thornton. You will be entrusted with driving growth and making a meaningful impact on our clients and our team.Strategic Impact: As a trusted leader, you champion the growth and success of our Forensics practice, as an integral part of the broader Advisory Services Team.Client Service Experience: Join our high-performing practice in a key leadership role, where you will bring deep fact-finding and advisory expertise to help client navigate time-sensitive and complex of risk engagements. Balancing competing stakeholder needs and establish a strong foundation for effective risk management and advise across a wide range of matters, including:
  • Investigations
  • Forensic Accounting & Data Analytics
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Expert Witness
  • Whistle Blower Reporting Solutions
  • Cyber Incident Response
  • Corporate Intelligence/ Investigative Research
  • Corruption, Bribery
  • Anti-Money Laundering
People Leadership: At Doane Grant Thornton, we promote an inclusive culture where cross-collaboration and growth are encouraged. As Partner, you lead by example, coaching, mentoring and empowering others to reach their professional aspirations.This role is ideally suited to a senior leader who combines technical excellence with business acumen, credibility at the executive and board level, and a passion for building trusted, long‑term client relationships.As a Partner with Doane Grant Thornton, you have an opportunity to play a central role in influencing the strategy, originating new work, expanding market presence and priority service offerings, and collaborating across service lines to deliver integrated client value.Key RequirementsEducation
  • Completion of a Bachelor’s or advanced level degree (Masters) and professional accounting designation (CPA)
  • Completion of a specialist designation program such as Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist among others
Experience and Attributes
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in a professional services environment, with demonstrated leadership in conducting financial investigations, forensic accounting, litigation support, fraud-related dispute resolution, and AML related engagements
  • Established experience providing expert testimony across courts and other forums
  • Proven success growing a practice through relationship development, market insight, and actively anticipating client and market needs
  • Proven ability to lead complex client engagements at both local and national levels
  • Strong people leader with experience developing advisory teams, coaching talent, and collaborating closely with clients and colleagues, and maintains a high standard to quality, excellence, and continuous professional development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust with clients and colleagues at all levels and influence decision-makers
  • Desire to learn and grow, and be an integral part of a team that puts “we before me”, where agility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back
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