Manager, Internal Controls

Description

• Act as System Administrator for the AuditBoard risk, compliance, and audit tool; manage project setup, user provisioning, and reporting, and remain up to date on new functionality
• Maintain ICFR Methodology and ensure testing strategy and working papers are aligned with standards
• Coordinate updates to risk and control matrices to drive ongoing standardization and rationalization of internal controls across Northland and its subsidiaries
• Lead the global Fraud Risk Assessment
• Ensure adequate financial policies and controls are established and shared, and training, onboarding, and other guidance is provided to control owners
• Lead and mature Northland’s global ICFR program, driving efficiency, standardization, and cultural change
• Perform control testing and conduct quality control activities over ICFR testing of external service provider and provide ongoing feedback
• Partner with global teams to establish or enhance processes and controls, and support ad hoc business requests
• Oversee ICFR deficiency management, including performing root cause analysis, proposing practical and relevant remediation action plans, and ensuring timely remediation
• Serve as a subject matter expert on financial policies, business processes, and NI 52-109 globally
• Contribute to internal audit engagements, in accordance with the Internal Audit Plan
• Undertake special projects or initiatives at the direction of the Director, Internal Controls, VP Finance and Global Controller, or CFO
• Support post-merger integration by aligning processes and controls of newly acquired entities
• Act as the liaison between the external service provider and the Northland business to resolve any issues or concerns
• Manage the external service provider for ICFR testing to ensure program goals are met, and efficiency and cost-effectiveness are maintained
• Lead quarterly CEO/CFO certification and related sub-certification process
• Plan and execute annual ICFR activities, including scoping, materiality assessment, process narrative and flowchart creation, control validation, and control risk ranking
• Support other finance process improvements, projects, initiatives, assurance, and risk management matters as required to ensure the success of the broader organization

Requirements

• You have a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent
• A strong communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are comfortable presenting and debating recommendations with senior leaders.
• A creative problem solver: You use critical thinking to evaluate problems and are always looking for process improvement opportunities.
• You have advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, and can use formulas and graphs to interpret, analyze, and present information in a compelling way
• Diligent: You have solid attention to detail, and you follow up with others where needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are complete. You are hands-on and will roll up your sleeves to complete deliverables within required deadlines.
• Collaborative: You influence via cross-functional partnerships, collaborations, and relationship building, working with stakeholders globally.
• You have 10+ years of experience working in a finance, accounting, or audit role
• You have experience leading a program to manage internal controls compliance and NI 52-109 or SOX certification
• A proactive self-starter: You have a desire to succeed in a fast-paced, changing environment. You have a proven ability to take initiative, organize, manage, and prioritize a high volume of projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.
• Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.
• Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance