Manager, Audit & Internal Controls (2 -Year Contract)

Vaco by Highspring; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Manager Internal Audit and Financial Controls for a 24-month contract. The role requires travel within Canada and 3 days in the Mississauga office.

The position focuses on leading ICFR programs, documentation, and internal audit engagements with external auditor collaboration. The ideal candidate holds a CPA or CIA designation, has 5+ years in internal audit/ICFR/SOX, and can manage multiple stakeholders across a multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (CIA or other relevant certifications considered an asset).
• 5+ years of Internal Audit, ICFR/SOX compliance, or financial controls experience in public or complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of NI 52-109, COSO, and financial reporting governance.
• Experience with RCMs, process documentation, and control testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ICFR program in line with NI 52-109 CEO/CFO certification requirements.
• Oversee ICFR documentation development and testing activities.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to design and embed effective financial reporting controls.
• Lead internal audit engagements end-to-end from planning to reporting and action plans.
• Coordinate with external auditors on ICFR scope, documentation, and testing.

Skills

ICFR/SOX experience

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA or CIA designation

Job description

Our client is sourcing a Manager Internal Audit and Financial Controls for a 24-month contract. The role will require travel within Canada, and working 3 days in office, in Mississauga. Job#: 305916

Must Haves:

• Professional designation: CPA or CIA
• Strong ICFR / SOX experience (designing, documenting, testing and managing a program), ideally including work with external advisors.
• Experience building or significantly enhancing an ICFR program (documentation, testing, issue tracking) rather than inheriting a mature one.
• Canadian experience in a public or complex multi site environment.
• Comfortable with travel within Ontario and Canada

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the ICFR program in alignment with NI 52-109 CEO/CFO certification requirements.
• Oversee development and maintenance of ICFR documentation (RCMs, process narratives, control inventories) and execute walkthroughs, TOD and TOE.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to design, implement, and embed effective financial reporting controls.
• Lead internal audit engagements end-to-end, from risk-based planning through reporting and follow-up on management action plans.
• Coordinate with external auditors on ICFR scope, documentation, and testing, and provide clear status updates to senior management.

Requirements:

• CPA designation (CIA or other relevant certifications considered an asset).
• 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, ICFR/SOX compliance, or financial controls in public or complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of NI 52-109, COSO, and financial reporting governance.
• Proven experience with RCMs, process documentation, and control testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

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