Manager, Internal Controls

University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Professional accounting designation, CPA, is required; CIA, CISA, CRMA, or related designations are considered assets.

Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in internal controls, ICFR, audit, financial reporting, public accounting, risk management, or financial services.

Demonstrated ability to apply accounting, financial reporting, and internal control judgment to ICFR scoping, testing conclusions, certification activities, deficiency evaluation, remediation tracking, and auditor discussions.

Practical knowledge of ICFR program management and the related activities required to support management assurance over financial reporting controls.

Strong ability to assess control evidence, documentation quality, testing results, and recurring issues, and identify matters requiring follow-up or escalation.

Experience managing ICFR program documentation, reporting, issue tracking, and related governance materials to support effective program execution and oversight.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to support timely and accurate program execution.

Ability to leverage technology, reporting tools, workflow trackers, and data analysis to improve ICFR monitoring, reporting, and program execution.

Ability to translate day-to-day program activity into concise updates, issue summaries, and recommendations for Senior Manager review.

High degree of professionalism, judgment, and discretion when working with sensitive financial reporting, control, audit, risk, and governance matters.

Strong understanding of ICFR, internal control frameworks, financial reporting controls, financial statement risk, documentation standards, testing methodologies, certification processes, and audit requirements.

Experience working with control owners, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders to gather evidence, resolve issues, and meet program timelines.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and competing deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize issues clearly for stakeholders and senior reviewers.

Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to work independently, deliver high-quality work, follow through on commitments, and escalate issues appropriately.

Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

Competitive time off

Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

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