Director, SOX

Brookfield Asset Management Inc; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Internal Audit seeks a Director to lead the ICFR program for Brookfield Asset Management, overseeing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and risk-based audits across global entities. The role requires guiding a team of audit professionals, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and delivering practical control improvements.

Based in a fast-paced environment, you will design audit scopes, supervise fieldwork, report findings and mentor junior staff while partnering with external audit teams and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in audit, internal controls, accounting or financial reporting.
• CPA designation and Big 4 or equivalent experience are assets.
• Experience with US listed entities that have SOX Programs; familiarity with US GAAP is an asset.
• Experience leading teams and developing junior staff.
• Strong communication and writing skills; ability to engage with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of the ICFR program to comply with SOX by identifying key business processes, walkthroughs, and documentation.
• Lead the annual risk assessment and financial statement scoping.
• Oversee the testing program to evaluate design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Investigate control gaps with owners and provide practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Report testing status and remediation progress to IA and Finance leadership, and prepare consolidated updates.
• Establish and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders including external audit teams.
• Develop and mentoring junior staff and oversee outsourced service providers.

Skills

Audit leadership

SOX testing

US GAAP knowledge

Financial risk assessment

Analytical skills

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

AuditBoard

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Brookfield Internal Audit (IA) is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function with a team of audit professionals based in Toronto, New York, London, Sao Paolo, Sydney, Mumbai, Seoul and Shanghai. The team engages across the broader universe of Brookfield businesses and its senior leaders to assess and advise on risks and operational efficiency over key processes. IA reports directly into the Audit Committee and Board of Directors, and the work positively impacts its employees, investors, shareholders, and business partners.

Due to continued growth within Brookfield, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Working under the direction of the Vice President, the Director supervises and provides guidance to the audit team and is responsible for leading the internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) program of Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE, TSX: BAM). Additionally, the Director might contribute to audits and advisory engagements supporting the asset management business.

The primary responsibilities are:

• Managing the end-to-end execution of the Company’s ICFR program to comply with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) by identifying key business processes, conducting walkthroughs, developing process and control documentation and providing guidance to control owners
• Leading the annual risk assessment and financial statement scoping exercise
• Overseeing the testing program to evaluate the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of key control activities
• Working with control owners to investigate control gaps or deficiencies, assess severity, and provide practical recommendations to address findings and strengthen internal controls
• Reporting the status of testing, deficiencies, and remediation progress to IA and Finance leadership, and preparing consolidated program updates for senior stakeholders
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders including senior management, control owners and external audit teams
• Developing and mentoring junior staff members and overseeing outsourced service providers, as applicable

Additional responsibilities might include:

• Contributing to internal audit planning by assisting in risk assessments, developing audit scopes and preparing planning documentation
• Developing audit procedures tailored to key risks
• Performing or overseeing engagement fieldwork activities including gathering and evaluating evidence, assessing process and control effectiveness, and identifying control deficiencies or operational improvement opportunities
• Drafting clear, well-supported audit findings and reports that articulate issues, root causes, and impact assessments, and providing economic and practical recommendations for management
• Validating the remediation of issues by reviewing evidence submitted by action owners, confirming closure, and updating issue-tracking logs
• Supporting the annual risk assessment process and other group strategic initiatives, as needed

Candidate Profile

We seek team members whose values align with our attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. The ideal candidate will:

• Bring 8+ years of experience in audit, internal controls, accounting or financial reporting; CPA designation and Big 4 or equivalent experience are considered strong assets
• Be experienced working with US listed entities that have SOX Programs and a strong understanding of financial risks, internal controls and audit testing methodologies; familiarity with US GAAP is an asset
• Have general finance or asset management sector experience
• Have experience leading teams to achieve objectives and developing junior staff, fostering technical growth, professional development, and a collaborative team culture
• Be a motivated self-starter who takes initiative, is proactive in managing workload and development, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to pivot between structured and unstructured work plans
• Communicate effectively, with strong writing skills and the ability to engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Be able to multitask effectively and contribute positively to a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Optro (formerly AuditBoard), data analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) tools is beneficial
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance, or a related field; additional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other relevant designations are considered assets

Salary Range:

$145,000 - $165,000 CAD

Position Opening Reason:

New Position

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe, respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. As part of this commitment, we provide barrier-free and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and applicable human rights legislation. If you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.