Director, SOX & ICFR Leadership — Global Internal Audit

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

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