Worldwide Opportunities in Regulation and Consumer ProtectionOpportunity Type Select Opportunity TypeLocation Select LocationRegion Select RegionAssociate Director, Professional ConductChartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC)Position:Associate Director, Professional ConductPosition: Associate Director, Professional ConductReports To: Vice President, Professional ConductContract Type: Indefinite, Full TimeThe Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC)is seeking a detail oriented, cooperative and results-driven individual for the position of Associate Director, Professional Conduct.We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a sixth consecutive year in 2025. Come join a collaborative network of like-minded professionals andtake the first step towards an exciting opportunity by applying to the position.Job SummaryThe Associate Director, Professional Conduct is integral to the effective regulation of the professional conduct of members, students and firms. This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of processes and programs to resolve complaints, and conducting investigations into professional conduct complaints. Additionally, this position is responsible for project management of departmental initiatives. This role directly contributes to CPABC’s primary mission to protect the public by ensuring that professional standards are being met, while also balancing the requirement to maintain fair processes.Key Responsibilities:Ongoing ProjectsUnder the supervision of the Vice President, provide project management expertise for departmental initiatives, including:Clarifying business and project requirements and deliverablesDeveloping a project plan and budget, including key milestonesCoordinating internal and external resources, as requiredDrafting and producing departmental content for website and newsletters.InvestigationsSupport the supervision of the conduct of investigations carried out by the contract investigators, including review of the overall investigation plan and budget for each caseConduct investigations into professional conduct complaints received by CPABC, in compliance with the CPA Act,



Bylaws, Bylaw Regulations, policies and proceduresProduce investigation reports and case presentations for Committee review, to conclude investigations conductedProvide training and assistance to contract investigators, including participating in investigator training meetingsAssist with developing and delivering process and system improvementsProfessional ConductSupport the development and delivery of processes and programs in the professional conduct regulatory area (“key regulatory area”)Support appropriate planning, evaluation and reporting in the key regulatory areaSupport the application and maintenance of policies and procedures related to the areas of responsibility of this positionDevelop and implement approved plans and budgets, with regular reporting to the Vice President, Professional Conduct and Finance, as requestedChampion and support continuous improvement in gaining efficiencies of CPABC professional conduct processes and systemsEnsure departmental compliance with records management policiesDepartment SupportIn addition to the specific responsibilities identified above, support general CPABC activities including:Efficient and effective operations; Positive relationswith stakeholders and peers; Compliance with applicable laws, agreements and policies; to support the Board infulfilling their legal/governance responsibilities.And other duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.Key Requirements:Knowledge and ExperiencePost-Secondary qualification in a related discipline, or equivalent experience; Five (5) plus years of experience in public practice, business, conducting investigations,



or equivalent experience; Strong knowledge and understanding of public practice; Extensive experience with project management; Expertise and familiarity with investigation processes and procedures.Demonstrated Skills and AbilitiesExceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively, build credibility and strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels in the organization; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong decision making and professional judgment skills; Highly skilled, diplomatic and tactful; High degree of integrityand professionalism when handling confidential files and information; Demonstrated ability to build trusted and collaborative working relationships with business and cross functional teams; Excellent teamworkand collaboration skills with the ability to work independently.Preferred Knowledge, Experience, Skills and AbilitiesCPA designation would be an asset; Experience with financial investigations would also be an asset.The starting annual salary for this position is between $108,600.00 and 128,900.00 per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review.If this job outline describes you, we encourage you to apply through our onlineCareers Portal. We thank all candidates who respond; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Why join our team? CPABC offers an entrepreneurial environment with a competitive compensation package. At CPABC we live our core values:We Are OpenWe Work TogetherWe CommunicateWe Improve Every DayWe Are ProfessionalWe Laugh and CelebrateAbout CPABCThe Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CPABC is proud to have been presented with a sixth consecutive BC Top Employer award in 2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Associate Director, Professional Conduct - C$108,600 - C$128,900 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
📍 Toronto