Posted 2 months ago
Senior Manager, Internal Audit & Risk
@ City of Richmond
British Columbia
Overview
The City of Richmond is hiring a Senior Manager, Internal Audit and Risk to build and lead a new audit and risk function reporting to the Senior Management Team and City Council. The role leads risk-based financial, operational, compliance and performance audits and oversees enterprise risk and fraud risk management programs. Applications are submitted through Leaders International, which is supporting this recruitment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a multi-year risk-based internal audit plan
- Lead financial, operational, compliance and performance audits
- Oversee enterprise risk and fraud risk management programs
- Advise senior leaders and Council with evidence-based recommendations
- Strengthen internal controls and governance
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, CRMA or CFE
- Seven to ten years of progressive audit, risk or compliance experience
- Municipal or public-sector experience preferred
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA, CIA, CRMA, CFE |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
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City of Richmond
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
The City of Richmond is introducing a new Senior Manager, Internal Audit and Risk role—an exciting opportunity to build and lead a modern audit and risk function. This is a chance to shape an impactful program that strengthens public accountability, enhances organizational performance, and supports one of Canada’s most dynamic municipalities.
Reporting to the Senior Management Team and to City Council through the Finance and Audit Committee, you will serve as a trusted advisor who helps the City manage complex risks, safeguard public resources, and promote transparency and continuous improvement. You will develop and implement a multi‑year, risk‑based internal audit plan; undertake and lead financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits; and oversee the ongoing development of the City’s enterprise risk management and fraud risk management programs.
In this influential role, you will provide clear, evidence‑based insights and recommendations to senior leaders and Council, guide the work of the Risk Manager and Manager, Business Advisory Services, and collaborate with external auditors and partner agencies. You will play a key role in building organizational capacity, strengthening internal controls, and cultivating a culture of integrity and accountability, and supporting responsible financial management and governance.
You bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a professional designation such as CPA, CIA, CRMA, or CFE, with a graduate degree considered an asset. With seven to ten years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, or fraud risk management—ideally within a municipal or public‑sector environment—you are known as an exceptional communicator and a trusted relationship‑builder who navigates complexity with confidence and integrity.
If you are energized by the opportunity to build something meaningful and help shape a resilient and future‑ready Richmond, we would love to hear from you.
Leaders International is now supporting the City with this recruitment, we would ask that that you submit your application through their posting:
Senior Manager, Internal Audit & Risk | Leaders International Executive Opportunity
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