Sr. Manager, Risk & Audit

Our client is seeking a Manager, Governance, Risk and Audit to lead and enhance its governance, enterprise risk management, compliance, and internal audit programs.

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with executive leadership and the Audit Committee, this role will establish and oversee frameworks that strengthen accountability, internal controls, risk management, and organizational effectiveness. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance, audit, risk, or compliance professional who enjoys building programs, driving improvement, and partnering with senior leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Governance, Risk and Internal Audit

• Develop and execute a risk-based governance and internal audit plan aligned with organizational priorities.
• Design and maintain governance, enterprise risk management, and internal audit frameworks.
• Lead reviews across operational, financial, compliance, technology, cybersecurity, procurement, and corporate functions.
• Assess internal controls, policies, governance practices, and risk mitigation strategies, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provide practical recommendations that strengthen controls, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Assess emerging risks, support enterprise risk management initiatives, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Provide independent assurance and advisory support to executive leadership and governance committees.

Executive and Board Reporting

• Prepare and present audit plans, risk assessments, governance reports, and status updates to senior leadership and Board committees.
• Communicate significant risks, control weaknesses, governance concerns, and compliance matters.
• Develop executive briefing materials and strategic recommendations.
• Support ongoing enhancement of governance and oversight practices.

External Audit and Regulatory Readiness

• Serve as the primary contact for external audits, reviews, examinations, and regulatory engagements.
• Lead audit readiness activities and ensure documentation, policies, controls, and records are maintained.
• Coordinate information requests, management responses, interviews, documentation reviews, and remediation activities.
• Prepare reporting on audit progress, findings, risks, and corrective actions.

Advisory and Special Projects

• Provide advisory support for strategic initiatives, business transformations, and process improvement projects.
• Support governance modernization, policy development, and control enhancement initiatives.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental priorities, resources, and work plans.
• Promote enterprise-wide awareness of governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Public Administration or related field
• 7+ years of experience in governance, risk management, internal audit, compliance or related discipline
• Experience leading audit, compliance, regulatory or enterprise risk initiatives
• Prior leadership experience including team management and coaching
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, enterprise risk management and internal controls
• Strong project management, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting external audits or regulatory reviews is an asset

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, CFE, CRMA or similar designation
• Experience in a regulated, public sector, infrastructure, utility or highly governed environment
• Legal or governance-focused experience is an asset