Director, Practice Management, Assurance & Advisory

CPP Investments; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment organization in Toronto is seeking a Director of Practice Management for Assurance & Advisory. This pivotal role requires a leader to manage internal audit practice initiatives focusing on methodology and delivery of audit opinions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal audit, possess a relevant degree, and be skilled in communication and stakeholder management. A commitment to high performance and ethical standards is crucial. Join us for a dynamic work environment that values integrity and teamwork.

Benefits

Hybrid-flexible work environment

Diverse and inspiring colleagues

Access to professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit is required.
• Demonstrated experience with Board and senior management reporting.
• Knowledge of audit methodologies, standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and evolution of A&A’s audit methodology.
• Oversee planning activities and manage quarterly and annual reporting.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members.

Skills

Audit methodology

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, finance, or technology

CPA/CA or CIA

Tools

Workiva

Tableau

Job description

Director, Practice Management, Assurance & Advisory

• Full-time

Make an impact at a global and dynamic investment organization

When you join CPP Investments, you are joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors. As a professional investment management organization, CPP Investments invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure its financial sustainability for generations of working and retired Canadians.

CPP Investments invests across regions and asset classes to build a globally diversified portfolio. It holds assets in public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fixed income, and the CPP Fund is projected to reach $3.6trillion in assets by 2050. The organization is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York City, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Sydney.

CPP Investments successfully attracts, selects, and retains talented individuals from top-tier institutions worldwide. Join our team for access to:

• Stimulating work in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment
• Accelerated exposure and responsibility
• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaboration
• A culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance
• An organization with an important social purpose that positively impacts lives

If you have a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach work with the highest integrity, invest your career here.

Assurance and Advisory (A&A), CPP Investments’ internal audit group, provides independent and objective assurance to Senior Management and the Audit Committee of CPP Investments over the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal controls. Reporting to the Managing Director, Strategy & Governance, the Director will lead internal audit practice management initiatives across A&A, with a focus on methodology, reporting, planning, and governance practices that enable consistent, high-quality execution. This role is central to ensuring the function delivers effectively on its Audit Plan. The Director will also oversee the preparation and delivery of the annual internal audit opinion, ensuring alignment with professional standards and transparency with senior stakeholders.

Role-Specific Accountabilities

Assurance & Advisory Execution

• Lead the maintenance and evolution of A&A’s audit methodology, governance documents, and quality assurance program.
• Oversee planning activities, including development and monitoring of group objectives, the Audit Plan, resourcing, and budgeting.
• Manage the preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual reporting on A&A activities to the Audit Committee and senior management.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of the annual internal audit opinion.
• Manage the tracking of audit findings and facilitate follow-up by the audit team.
• Lead the development and implementation of A&A’s training plan.
• Oversee the audit management tool (Workiva), ensuring it supports effective execution and reporting of audit activities.
• Oversee administrative aspects of the function, including drafting internal communications and maintaining the audit intranet page.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members on audit methodology and standards.

Business Partnership

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that A&A’s work is well aligned with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a connector across the organization, embedding enterprise-wide priorities into A&A’s practices.
• Demonstrate transparency and a “no surprises” approach with senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Lead and support recruitment and onboarding activities for A&A.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to staff on methodology, standards, and practice management.
• Foster an inclusive team environment built on trust and a safe-to-speak-up culture.
• Promote continuous professional development and a mindset of continuous improvement within the team.

Culture Carrier

• Demonstrate the highest ethical standards and role‑model CPP Investments’ Guiding Principles of integrity, high performance, and partnership.
• Provide thought leadership on audit practice management, methodology, and reporting.
• Encourage innovation and improvement in how A&A delivers its mandate.

Education & Professional Certifications

• Undergraduate degree required, preferably in accounting, business, finance, or technology; a postgraduate degree is an asset.
• CPA/CA and CIA strongly preferred; other relevant designations are an asset.

Professional Experience

• Experience in internal audit is required; prior experience in a professional practice or methodology role is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Board and senior management reporting.
• Knowledge of audit methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Experience managing audit reporting cycles and preparing internal audit opinions is an asset.
• Self‑managed, flexible, and able to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Self‑motivated with a hands‑on approach, while appreciating diversity of thought and opinions.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, with the ability to simplify and present complex concepts effectively.
• Strong PowerPoint skills; working knowledge of Workiva and Tableau is an asset.
• Strong judgment, creativity, problem‑solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to process large volumes of information and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and stay abreast of professional and organizational developments.
• Exemplify CPP Investments’ Guiding Principles of integrity, high performance, and partnership.

At CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer

CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head‑hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web‑site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web‑site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CPP Investments will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.