Independence & Risk Management Consultant

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension plan

Vacation and personal days

Total Rewards program

Job summary

EY’s Risk Management group in Canada seeks an Independence Consultant to join our Toronto team. You will manage independence and compliance processes and advise service-line professionals on auditor independence matters, promoting audit quality and risk governance.

You will apply Canadian, SEC, PCAOB and IESBA rules, develop policies, deliver training, and collaborate with EY Global and Americas teams. The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and a CPA designation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in independence, risk management, regulatory compliance or related function.
• Experience interpreting policies, advising stakeholders and managing complex risk matters.
• CPA designation required or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical knowledge of Canadian, SEC, PCAOB and IESBA independence rules and EY policies.
• Consult with EY partners and staff across Canada on independence issues.
• Provide guidance on client acceptance and periodic independence procedures.
• Develop and update independence policies, processes and tools to ensure compliance with EY requirements.
• Develop and deliver risk management and independence training.
• Build relationships with EY Global and Americas Independence teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Deadline driven environment

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Regulatory adaptability

Risk management knowledge

Excel knowledge

French language (asset)

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Project management tools

Job description

EY’s Risk Management group in Canada seeks an Independence Consultant to join our Toronto team. You will manage independence and compliance processes and advise service-line professionals on auditor independence matters, promoting audit quality and risk governance.

You will apply Canadian, SEC, PCAOB and IESBA rules, develop policies, deliver training, and collaborate with EY Global and Americas teams. The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and a CPA designation.