Manager, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support

Manager, Forensic Advisory & Litigation Services
GlassRatner is a leading provider of specialty professional and advisory services, including forensic accounting and litigation support, restructuring and insolvency advisory, transaction support services, retained executive search, and compliance, risk, and resilience consulting.GlassRatner Advisory Canada Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager to join its Forensic and Litigation Support practice in Toronto. Our team works with law firms, lenders, private equity sponsors, and companies of all types on complex business challenges such as pursuing fraud investigations or corporate litigation, planning and executing acquisitions or divestitures, and managing through business crises matters. GlassRatner employs approximately 250 professionals located across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Role Summary
We are seeking a motivated full-time Manager to join our Toronto office.In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience across a variety of engagements and industries while working closely with clients and senior team members. This position offers significant exposure to complex financial, forensic, litigation, valuation, and restructuring matters, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement based on performance, initiative, and leadership potential.The Manager plays a critical role in executing and managing client engagements across forensic accounting, litigation support, restructuring and insolvency, valuation assignments, and other financial consulting engagements. Managers take increased ownership of workstreams, contribute to client-facing deliverables, and serve as a key point of coordination between engagement leadership, clients, and internal teams.This role requires strong analytical capability, professional judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute financial analyses across litigation support, forensic accounting, and valuation engagements with limited supervision. Periodic exposure to restructuring and insolvency engagements.Analyze financial statements, tax returns, operational data, and other financial information to support engagement objectives and develop informed conclusionsDevelop sophisticated and flexible financial models used in damages analyses, valuation assignments, litigation support and restructuring engagementsPrepare business valuations, damages quantifications, and related reports in accordance with CBV Institute Practice Standards, under the supervision of a Chartered Business ValuatorConduct forensic accounting procedures, investigative analyses, transaction testing, and data synthesis to identify issues and support findingsPrepare schedules, reconciliations, detailed analyses, and supporting workpapers for client deliverables and expert reportsDraft reports, memoranda, client communications, and other written deliverables with clear, concise, and well-supported conclusionsPrepare and refine financial models, exhibits, presentations, and supporting documentation for reports, expert testimony, and client presentationsParticipate actively in client calls, meetings, and engagement discussions while building strong working relationships with clients and internal teamsCoordinate effectively with legal counsel, lenders, clients, and internal specialists to support engagement execution and resolve issues proactivelyCollaborate with and provide guidance to Associates and junior team members as appropriateManage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and high-quality work productContribute to business development efforts, including client research, proposals, pitch materials, and presentationsLearn and develop an understanding of accounting, finance, operational, and industry-specific considerations across a diverse client basePerform additional responsibilities as needed to support engagement success and firm objectivesQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field from a recognized Canadian university or equivalent;
a graduate degree such as a Master of Accounting (MAcc) or Master of Professional Accounting is an assetApproximately 4-6 years of experience in litigation support, forensic accounting, valuation, consulting, accounting, or corporate finance, ideally within a Canadian public accounting or advisory firm;
experience that qualifies toward the CBV Institute's practical experience requirement is an assetChartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, CPA, preferredChartered Business Valuator (CBV) designation, or enrolment in the CBV Institute program with demonstrated progress toward the designation, strongly preferredOther relevant designations, such as CFA, CFF, CFI, or an MBA, are considered an assetStrong technical accounting foundation and financial acumenExceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial and investigative information into clear conclusionsAbility to work effectively in fast-paced, team-oriented, and deadline-driven environmentsComfortable working with incomplete, evolving, or unstructured financial and operational dataStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointExperience with financial modeling, data analysis, and presentation tools preferredAptitude for both qualitative and quantitative analysisHigh level of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and initiativePreferred Skills
Experience working directly with law firms, lenders, private equity sponsors, distressed companies, or corporate clientsCandidates with experience in public accounting seeking to transition into advisory or consulting work are encouraged to applyAdvanced financial modeling and scenario analysis experienceFamiliarity with IFRS, ASPE, and U.S. GAAP, financial statement analysis, valuation methodologies consistent with CBV Institute Practice Standards, and forensic accounting proceduresExperience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing junior team members’ workFamiliarity with Canadian litigation frameworks, including expert evidence requirements under provincial rules of civil procedure (e.G., Ontario Rule 53.03)Ability to adapt quickly and operate effectively in rapidly changing engagement environmentsEmployees at GlassRatner Advisory Canada receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes participation in applicable retirement savings programs, paid vacation, statutory holidays, personal and sick leave in accordance with company policies and provincial employment standards, as well as optional medical and dental benefits. The firm also provides company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
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