Groupe Dynamite Inc. Senior Auditor, Business Control

Groupe Dynamite Inc.; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Montreal is seeking a Senior Auditor for its Internal Controls team. This role involves managing the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program, collaborating with internal teams, evaluating business control effectiveness, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree, relevant certifications in progress, and over 5 years of auditing experience, with bilingual proficiency in French and English. An attractive compensation package inclusive of bonuses, retirement savings, and flexible benefits is offered.

Benefits

Performance-driven bonuses

Employer-matched retirement savings

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount

Exclusive sample sales

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an auditor or internal auditor at a public company.
• Understanding of ITGC and application controls.
• Knowledge of COSO internal controls framework.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage ICFR program including risk assessments.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain internal controls.
• Support certification processes and coordinate remediation plans.

Skills

Accounting principles

Internal controls frameworks

Bilingual (French and English)

Audit methodologies

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Relevant professional certifications (CPA or CIA)

Job description

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975. Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America. Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Auditor for our Internal Controls team. In this role, you will play a key part in our Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program for NI 52-109 compliance. You will support the Internal Controls Director with providing independent, objective assurance and advice to assist Management and the Audit Committee in fulfilling their risk management, internal controls, and governance requirements from a business perspective.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with the team on the implementation and ongoing management of the ICFR program, including conducting risk assessments, designing internal controls, and performing controls testing.
• Collaborate with internal teams and process owners to implement and maintain internal controls, ensuring that significant risks related to business processes are identified and monitored.
• Support the certification process, coordinate remediation plans, and work with external auditors to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of business controls, identifying potential gaps and proactively recommending remedial measures to improve internal controls.
• Assist with project and risk assessments, ensuring compliance.
• Facilitate the preparation and timely completion of walkthroughs and testing with accuracy and in alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Assist with other areas of the ICFR program, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Completion of, or in the process of completing, relevant professional certifications, such as CPA or CIA.
• 5+ years of experience as an auditor for an accounting firm, or experience with internal audit and testing internal controls at a mid-size or large public company.
• Understanding of the relationships between ITGC, application controls, use of service organizations, and their impacts on the control environment, over ICFR.
• Understanding and familiarity with internal controls frameworks, such as COSO (2013).
• Knowledge and understanding of audit and controls testing methodologies.
• Detail-oriented with a meticulous nature, a passion for compliance, proficiency in managing long-term projects, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.

Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses.
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs.
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite.
• Exclusive private sample sales.
• A flexible vacation policy.
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…

No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.