Lead, SOX Controls Advisory

Teck Resources Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian resource company seeks a Lead, Controls Advisory to ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls. The role involves collaboration across departments, advising on financial reporting, and supervising control deficiencies. Join a dynamic team focused on responsible resource management and sustainability.

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus

Profit Share Plan

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Extended Health Care

Dental and Vision Care

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holidays

Virtual Telemedicine

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 6+ years of post-qualification experience in a multi-national company.
• Strong understanding of SOX legislation and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager, Controls Advisory to develop and maintain management controls.
• Collaborate closely with control owners to ensure timely remediation of deficiencies.
• Prepare presentations to inform key issues and solutions.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Self-Management

Relationship Building

Education

CPA, CA designation

Job description

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Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities, and land that we love.

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, are responsible for Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation, and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards, and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centres of excellence, and business partnering.

Reporting to the Manager, SOX Controls Advisory, the Lead, Controls Advisory is responsible for supporting Teck’s compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

This outstanding candidate will assist management in crafting, implementing, and maintaining financial reporting controls in accordance with SOX requirements. The Lead will have the opportunity to work with various departments across the company’s global operations and should have excellent listening and communication skills to champion relationships, encourage cross-functional communication, and promote teamwork. The role will require supporting management in supervising and reporting control deficiencies and remediation plans, and to ensure effective sharing of relevant information with control owners, internal & external auditors, and the Corporate Controller.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team!

Responsibilities

1. Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
2. Support the Manager, Controls Advisory to develop and maintain Teck’s management controls, policies, advising documents, and supervise compliance
3. Provide advice on financial reporting and internal control matters for stakeholders
4. Participate in process walkthrough meetings to support updates to process flow diagrams, narratives, and Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), as required
5. Liaise with other risk management functions, Assurance & Advisory (A&A), and external auditors to ensure SOX related activities are efficiently completed and control deficiencies are validated
6. Collaborate closely with control owners to ensure control deficiencies are documented and appropriately remediated on a timely basis
7. Supervise emerging ICFR and SOX issues and implications
8. Act as a systems administrator for the Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) system and assist users in maintaining control documentation
9. Influence and collaborate with various stakeholders across Teck, including Teck Digital Systems (TDS), operating sites, business units, and other departments on projects
10. Prepare and provide mentorship on best practices for crafting, implementing, and maintaining business processes, with SOX implications summarized clearly and concisely
11. Identify and communicate gaps in existing process designs and offer optimized solutions that integrate with existing Teck processes and procedures
12. Prepare presentations to inform key issues, gaps in process design, and solutions to address problems
13. Support ad hoc projects by identifying risks, developing a work plan, coordinating resources, and implementing the plan to address risks
14. Be an authority in issues resolution and proactive in seeing opportunities to strengthen the overall risk management culture
15. Take initiative and be responsible for analyzing big picture issues while scrutinizing details

Qualifications

• A CPA, CA designation (or equivalent), with experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm
• 6+ years of post-qualification experience in a multi-national company or with an emphasis on internal controls and SOX
• Strong understanding of SOX legislation, systems, and internal controls over financial reporting, including PCAOB requirements
• Understanding of risk management frameworks such as COSO and COBIT
• Experience crafting process flow diagrams, writing process narratives, and designing key SOX controls
• Excellent attention to detail and effective written and oral communication skills
• Curiosity to learn and understand how things work, with a proven track record to evaluate and deconstruct business issues
• Critical thinking to creatively solve problems in a constantly evolving environment
• Working knowledge of Spanish and understanding of the mining business are assets
• Strong self-management, learning agility, and motivation for driving organizational results
• Ability to build positive relationships

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Profit Share Plan
• Health Spending Account
• Personal Spending Account
• Extended Health Care
• Dental and Vision Care
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holidays
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Salary Range: $119,000 - $147,000

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies, and considers internal equity.

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Teck is one of Canada's leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe.

Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years, listed as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People, and named to the 2024 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business, and we are proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.