AVP Audit

Altis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis seeks an Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit to steer a portfolio of audits across operations, finance and regulatory areas. You will partner with senior leaders to strengthen controls and guide sound decision‑making while remaining closely involved in complex audits.

The role offers leadership visibility with governance committees and executives, plus opportunities to enhance audit practices and team capabilities within a collaborative, professional environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of operational, financial and regulatory audit engagements.
• Contribute to annual planning by identifying emerging risks and organizational priorities.
• Guide audit leaders and professionals through planning, fieldwork, documentation and reporting.
• Evaluate findings and develop clear, practical recommendations for senior management.
• Monitor audit timelines, quality standards, resources and departmental priorities.
• Build trusted relationships across Finance, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Technology.
• Support improvements to audit practices, reporting tools and team capabilities.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Education

CPA or CIA designation

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit

Address: Toronto, ON, specific location shared during the recruitment process

Compensation: $150,000 to $190,000 base salary, plus performance-based incentive

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 judgement, 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.”