Internal Audit Manager

The Manager, Internal Audit & Controls is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s internal control framework and executing internal audit activities.

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Reporting, the successful candidate will work closely with senior management and business process owners to identify and assess key business risks, document processes and controls, evaluate control effectiveness, and drive remediation initiatives. This role will play a key part in strengthening the organization’s control environment, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring sustainable, risk-based control practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the organization’s internal control program.
• Identify and document key business processes, risks, and controls through process walkthroughs, narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with senior management and functional leaders to assess business risks, evaluate control design, and establish clear process and control ownership.
• Identify control deficiencies, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement, providing practical, risk-based recommendations to strengthen the control environment.
• Coordinate and monitor remediation activities, partnering with process owners to implement corrective actions and evaluate the sustainability and effectiveness of improvements.
• Plan and execute internal audit engagements and internal control assessments, including testing of control design and operating effectiveness.
• Prepare and present clear, timely reports to management on internal control program progress, audit findings, remediation status, and emerging risks.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and effective risk management across the organization.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA designation required.
• Big 4 Experience
• Experience working in an unstructured environment like a start up - Must Have
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, internal controls, risk management, or a related finance function.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and internal audit practices.
• Experience with internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) within a publicly traded company must have
• Expereinced in Operational Audit Must have
• Demonstrated ability to lead audit engagements and projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results within established deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analytics, business intelligence tools, or audit analytics is an asset.
• Familiarity with accounting systems and ERP environments; SAP experience is a significant advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present audit findings, risks, and recommendations effectively to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization while maintaining professional independence and objectivity.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities, combined with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with a focus on efficiency, process improvement, and practical, sustainable solutions.
• Demonstrated curiosity and business acumen, with the ability to understand operational processes and business activities from end to end.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada

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