Director of Internal Controls & Compliance

CI Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education-related programs

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

CI Financial is seeking a Director of Internal Controls to lead the governance, integrity, and efficiency of our internal controls framework. Based at CI’s head office in Toronto, you will advise senior management, coordinate ICFR testing, and ensure compliance across regulatory and corporate requirements.

You will supervise internal control specialists and external consultants, shaping risk-based assurance and driving improvements while collaborating with executive leadership and the Compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit or any related field.
• CPA credential with a minimum of 6–10 years of audit experience in public accounting and/or internal audit, controls including effective root-cause analysis.
• At least 2–3 years of leadership experience.
• Strong project management skills.
• Preferred but not required: CISA or CIA Credentials.
• Fundamental understanding of IT processes and controls; COSO and SOX concepts.
• Extensive SOX ITGC/ITAC experience; ERP/cloud systems knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between the company, internal audit, external audit, and Mubadala Capital in corporate audit projects.
• Ensure the effectiveness of CI’s ICFR by maintaining and executing the ICFR program.
• Support internal and external auditors with required documentation and timing.
• Undertake special assignments or cross-functional reviews to support improvement.
• Stay current with SOX requirements and industry best practices.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of internal controls with Management and Compliance.
• Lead testing programs, document evidence, and report observations and risk ratings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IA

CPA credential

CISA or CIA Credentials (preferred)

Job description

CI Financial is seeking a Director of Internal Controls to lead the governance, integrity, and efficiency of our internal controls framework. Based at CI’s head office in Toronto, you will advise senior management, coordinate ICFR testing, and ensure compliance across regulatory and corporate requirements.

You will supervise internal control specialists and external consultants, shaping risk-based assurance and driving improvements while collaborating with executive leadership and the Compliance