Standards Enforcement Officer - Bring Your CPA Expertise and Lead Preliminary Investigations Of Complaints of Professional Misconduct
CPA Ontario is not like other organizations
We operate at a rare intersection, both regulator and membership body, responsible for upholding the integrity of the CPA designation while supporting more than 105,000 members and 19,000 students across the province. Our work sits between business and the public interest, between the evolving demands of industry and the standards that make trust possible.
Careers built here tend to look different because the work itself is different. You are not simply contributing to an organization. You are helping shape a profession that touches nearly every sector of the economy at a moment when expectations, technology, and the nature of work are all being rewritten.
About this Opportunity:
As the conduit to CPA Ontario’s disciplinary process, the Standards Enforcement team (“SE”) plays a critical role in the assessment and evaluation of complaints of professional misconduct. SE is responsible for reviewing every complaint to ensure that the public can expect effective and efficient regulation of the profession and that members, students and firms who may be subject to a complaint are granted timely due process.
CPA Ontario is currently in search of a proactive, high-performing CPA to join our Standards Enforcement team as a Standards Enforcement Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading preliminary investigations of complaints of professional misconduct, providing technical and investigative assistance on confidential and sensitive regulatory matters as well as collaborating with others to enhance the team’s digitalization efforts. The successful candidate will also participate in and lead strategic projects to support the organization’s regulatory priorities.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Leading preliminary investigations of complaints of professional misconduct made against CPA Ontario members, students and firms. This includes communicating, with complainants and respondents to gather sufficient and appropriate information and supporting documentation about complaints.
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Providing technical accounting and assurance subject matter expertise on preliminary investigations of complaints of professional misconduct made against CPA Ontario members, students and firms.
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Reviewing materials provided by the parties to a complaint, conducting research, and developing risk-adjusted case plans to gather and process evidence and to assess whether a breach of the CPA Code of Professional Conduct or, as applicable, Student Code of Conduct, may have occurred.
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Preparing reports and related document briefs that will be relied upon by the Vice President, Complaints and Investigations, and/or the Professional Conduct Committee in carrying out its respective mandates.
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Presenting reports to the Professional Conduct Committee, and responding to questions, as necessary.
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Leading and/or participating in special projects and initiatives and liaising with other areas of the organization in support of the organization’s strategic and/or regulatory priorities.
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Participating in CPA Ontario committees, working groups and task forces on matters related to or impacting the CPA Code of Professional Conduct or the operations of the Standards Enforcement department.
To Be Successful You Need:
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A post-secondary degree, and to have successfully completed the CPA designation and be a member in good standing with CPA Ontario.
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Experience in public accounting within a regulatory or compliance environment.
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An ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, while managing a complex, multi-issue and diverse caseload.
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To be a proven collaborator and communicator (verbal and written) with excellent interpersonal, public speaking, presentation, and report writing skills.
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To be a proactive, self-starter with positive energy and a drive for continuous improvement.
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Digital fluency with excellent proficiency using Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Salesforce; a familiarity with Power BI or other data analytics tools is highly preferred.
Salary Range:
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The starting annual salary for this position is between $103,700 and $129,600 per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review.
Why Join CPA Ontario?
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We support your well-being through industry-leading benefits, mental health resources, savings programs, and a sustainable approach to how work gets done.
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We are committed to inclusion as a core part of how we operate, not as an afterthought.
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We have a hybrid working environment, with three days a week on-site, complemented by 2 days of work-from-home time. We are intentional about that: the work we do benefit from being together. We want those days you work from home to be comfortable and offer a one-time bonus towards a home office when you start.
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We invest in your growth through learning and professional development opportunities, stretch projects, secondments, and genuine paths for career progression.
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We move quickly. The pace reflects the profession we serve; it can be demanding, but the work matters, and the team around you is invested in the same outcomes you have.
We Appreciate Your Interest In CPA Ontario And This Position:
At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.
CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email
[email protected] with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.
