Internal Controls Auditor, Financial Reporting

WSP; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 81,100 - 107,700; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Internal Controls Auditor within Financial Reporting to strengthen its global internal controls framework. You will coordinate NI 52-109 testing across regions, support documentation for Audit Committee reporting, and drive remediation actions to improve governance and compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years of audit experience, proficiency in English and working French, and solid knowledge of IT controls, Power BI, Excel, and Oracle Fusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or accounting information systems; CPA designation or in progress.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in external and/or internal audit, ideally within a publicly traded company or public accounting firm.
• Experience with NI 52-109 and/or SOX 404 internal control testing, with a strong understanding of internal control frameworks.
• Strong communication skills in English with working‑level French proficiency and the ability to engage across all organizational levels.
• Analytical and results‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, deadline‑driven environment with strong attention to detail and initiative.
• Experience collaborating across departments, geographies, and time zones with willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Experience with IT controls, data analytics tools (Power BI, Excel), Oracle Fusion, and knowledge of IFRS considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and performing internal controls testing under NI 52-109 across WSP’s global regions, including consolidation of testing results and documentation to support Audit Committee reporting.
• Support the documentation and alignment of internal controls across regions and newly acquired businesses, strengthening the financial reporting control environment and supporting management certification processes.
• Advise and follow‑up on control deficiency remediation plans to enhance governance and compliance outcomes.
• Analyze and summarize internal control testing results, deficiency trends, and remediation status to support reporting to management and the Audit Committee.
• Collaborate with finance and cross-functional teams globally to support testing, documentation, and remediation activities.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of internal controls processes within a dynamic, growing global organization.

Skills

English communication

French proficiency

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or accounting information systems

CPA designation or in progress

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Job Description

Step into a high-impact role where your expertise strengthens financial integrity across a global organization. As an Internal Controls Auditor within Financial Reporting; you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing a robust internal controls framework, collaborating with international teams, and contributing directly to governance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Impact

• Assist in coordinating and performing internal controls testing under NI 52-109 across WSP’s global regions, including consolidation of testing results and documentation to support Audit Committee reporting.
• Support the documentation and alignment of internal controls across regions and newly acquired businesses, strengthening the financial reporting control environment and supporting management certification processes.
• Advise and follow‑up on control deficiency remediation plans to enhance governance and compliance outcomes.
• Analyze and summarize internal control testing results, deficiency trends, and remediation status to support reporting to management and the Audit Committee.
• Collaborate with finance and cross-functional teams globally to support testing, documentation, and remediation activities.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of internal controls processes within a dynamic, growing global organization.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or accounting information systems; CPA designation or in progress.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in external and/or internal audit, ideally within a publicly traded company or public accounting firm.
• Experience with NI 52-109 and/or SOX 404 internal control testing, with a strong understanding of internal control frameworks.
• Strong communication skills in English with working‑level French proficiency and the ability to engage across all organizational levels.
• Analytical and results‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, deadline‑driven environment with strong attention to detail and initiative.
• Experience collaborating across departments, geographies, and time zones with willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Experience with IT controls, data analytics tools (Power BI, Excel), Oracle Fusion, and knowledge of IFRS considered assets.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Strengthen Global Financial Integrity?

Join a team where your expertise in internal controls and financial reporting will influence decision‑making at the highest levels. Bring your curiosity, rigor, and collaborative mindset to a global stage — and help shape resilient, transparent financial practices across WSP.