Senior Advisor, Internal Controls

Description

• Collaborate with business and finance leaders to draft, update & monitor financial policies, directives, and procedures.
• Design, implement, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting and operational processes, ensuring alignment with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Support ad hoc financial reporting and other finance-related initiatives as part of the broader Finance team.
• Maintain and update process flowcharts, control matrices, and related documentation as processes evolve.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining processes and strengthening internal control frameworks across the organization.
• Liaise with internal, external, and special auditors, coordinating audit requests and ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Monitor and test control effectiveness, identify weaknesses, and implement remediation plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with third-party consultants supporting control documentation and assessment work.
• Develop and execute a monitoring and testing program to assess the ongoing effectiveness of controls.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance, ideally within a public accounting firm or large corporate environment.
• CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting processes and risk management principles.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proven experience designing and implementing control frameworks (e.g., SOX, NI 52-109, COSO).

Benefits

• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
• An incentive compensation program.
• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Flexible hybrid work mode.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance