We are seeking an experienced Manager, Internal Audit & Controls to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the organization’s internal control program while also performing internal audit activities.
This role will partner closely with senior management, process owners, and functional leaders to identify key business risks, document processes and controls, assess control effectiveness, and develop practical recommendations that strengthen the overall control environment.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge of internal audit, internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting with the communication skills needed to work effectively across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's internal control program.
- Identify and assess key business and financial risks in collaboration with business and functional leaders.
- Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
- Ensure appropriate ownership and accountability for key processes and controls.
Process Documentation
- Conduct process walkthroughs with business and functional stakeholders.
- Document key processes, risks, and controls using:
- Process narratives
- Flowcharts
- Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs)
- Control documentation and supporting evidence
- Develop a clear understanding of business processes from end to end.
Internal Audit
- Plan and execute internal audit and internal control assessment activities.
- Perform testing and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
- Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, documentation deficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop practical, sustainable recommendations that improve business processes and mitigate risk.
Remediation & Follow-Up
- Work with process owners to develop appropriate remediation plans.
- Monitor and coordinate remediation activities to ensure agreed actions are completed on time.
- Follow up on outstanding control deficiencies and assess whether corrective actions are effective and sustainable.
- Escalate significant or recurring issues to management as appropriate.
Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Provide clear and timely reporting to management regarding:
- Internal control program progress
- Key findings and observations
- Remediation status
- Emerging risks
- Control improvement opportunities
- Present audit findings and recommendations clearly to senior management and process owners.
- Build strong relationships across the organization while maintaining appropriate independence and objectivity.
Other Responsibilities
- Support special projects and other internal audit, risk, control, or finance initiatives as required.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPA, CIA, or CISA designation required.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, internal controls, risk management, or a related finance/accounting role.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, internal audit methodologies, and risk management practices.
- Experience with internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) within a public company environment is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to lead audit and control projects, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with data analytics, Business Intelligence tools, or audit analytics is an asset.
- Knowledge of accounting systems and ERP environments.
- SAP experience is a strong asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and investigative skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven.
- A continuous-improvement mindset with a focus on practical and sustainable solutions.
- Strong curiosity and willingness to understand the business and its operational processes from end to end.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will help create a stronger and more sustainable control environment by ensuring that key risks are identified, processes and controls are clearly documented, deficiencies are addressed, and recommendations translate into meaningful improvements across the organization.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit, Internal Controls, or Risk professional looking to take ownership of a growing control program and work directly with senior leadership and business stakeholders.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada
I would like to thank all the candidates in advance. Please do stay connected on LinkedIn for future opportunities. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted .
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