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Assistant Vice President

@ Altis

Toronto, Ontario

$150k–$190k/yrFull-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Altis is hiring an Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit for a financial services client in Toronto, a permanent hybrid role. The leader will oversee operational, financial and regulatory audits and guide audit teams while presenting findings to executives. The posting states a base salary of $150,000 to $190,000 and requires 10+ years of regulated financial-services audit experience.

Pay:

$150,000–$190,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee operational, financial and regulatory audit engagements
  • Lead audit teams through planning, fieldwork and reporting
  • Develop practical recommendations for senior management
  • Monitor audit timelines, quality and resources

Requirements summary:

  • 10+ years of progressive audit experience in financial services
  • CPA or CIA designation
  • Experience managing audit teams
  • Experience presenting to executives or governance committees

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Employer posting date
2026-09-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-11

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Job details

SeniorityDirector
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience10+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: moderate
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPA, CIA
Encouraged to applyWomen, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+

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Full company description

Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level to executive management, at the most competitive rates. Every year, we place more than 4,000 experienced candidates nationwide, fueling our clients’ businesses while building careers worth celebrating.

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Reported office locations
  • 102 Bank St, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4, CA
  • 330 Bay Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8, CA
  • 905 West Pender St, Suite 405, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1L6, CA
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  • Altis
Specialties
  • staffing
  • recruitment
  • IT staffing
  • F&A staffing
  • and Administration & Support staffing
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Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersOttawa, ON
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1989
SpecialtiesstaffingrecruitmentIT staffingF&A staffingand Administration & Support staffing
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Job description

Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid
Compensation: $150,000 to $190,000 base salary
Language: Advanced written and spoken English required

About the Opportunity

Our client, an established organization within the financial services sector, is seeking an accomplished audit professional to join its leadership team. This permanent opportunity is suited to someone who can provide strategic direction while remaining close enough to the work to guide complex audits and support sound decision-making.

You will lead a team responsible for assessing business processes, internal controls, compliance practices and enterprise risks. Working with senior leaders across several corporate functions, you will provide practical recommendations that strengthen operations and support the organization’s long-term objectives.

What’s In It for You

This position offers meaningful leadership responsibility, exposure to executive and governance-level stakeholders, and the opportunity to influence a well-established audit function. You will join a collaborative environment that values professional judgment, thoughtful challenge, continuous improvement and employee development.

Your Responsibilities

  • You’ll oversee a portfolio of operational, financial and regulatory audit engagements.

  • You’ll contribute to annual planning by identifying emerging risks and organizational priorities.

  • You’ll guide audit leaders and professionals through planning, fieldwork, documentation and reporting.

  • You’ll evaluate findings and develop clear, practical recommendations for senior management.

  • You’ll monitor audit timelines, quality standards, resources and departmental priorities.

  • You’ll build trusted relationships across Finance, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Technology.

  • You’ll support improvements to audit practices, reporting tools and team capabilities.

Skills and Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive internal or external audit experience within a regulated financial-services environment.

  • Professional accounting or audit designation, such as CPA or CIA.

  • Demonstrated experience managing audit teams and complex, risk-focused engagements.

  • Strong understanding of professional internal audit standards and control frameworks.

  • Experience presenting sensitive findings to executives or governance committees.

  • Excellent leadership, report-writing, negotiation and relationship-building abilities.

  • Availability for periodic domestic and international travel.

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for a credible and approachable leader who can ask thoughtful questions, develop people and help the business manage risk with confidence.”

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.



We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

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