Associate Director, Financial Investigations & Professional Conduct

Who - the Company

Our client is a respected training, governing, and regulatory body whose primary mission is to protect the public by upholding the highest professional and ethical standards. Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers for seven consecutive years, they offer a collaborative, innovative culture, meaningful work, and strong work-life balance.

What - the Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President, Professional Conduct, the Associate Director plays a key role in regulating the professional conduct of members, students, and firms. This position is responsible for investigating complaints, supporting regulatory processes, and ensuring fair and effective resolution of professional conduct matters.
Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct investigations into professional conduct complaints in accordance with governing legislation, bylaws, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare investigation reports, case presentations, and recommendations for committee review.
• Draft determination and recommendation documents following committee meetings.
• Participate in discipline hearings as a witness, when required.
• Support continuous improvement of investigation processes, systems, and regulatory programs.
• Assist with policy development, reporting, records management, and compliance initiatives.

• Take ownership of special projects related to investigator training, document management, and process enhancements.

Who - the Candidate

Required Experience & Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• 3+ years of public practice experience within a CPA firm.
• 3+ years of investigations experience, ideally within a regulatory, compliance, or professional conduct environment.

Key Skills

• Strong investigative, analytical, and professional judgment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with diplomacy and integrity.
• Skilled at stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and relationship building.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice to Have

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation or other investigation-related credentials.

Where

Downtown Vancouver with a hybrid work arrangement (2-3 days per week from home).

How Much

Competitive compensation in the range of $117,600-$139,650, plus bonus, comprehensive benefits from Day 1, professional development support, and additional perks.

When & How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible as the search is moving quickly. If you already work with a Recruiter at SWIM, please contact them directly. Otherwise, click Apply Now and submit your resume.

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