Manager, Internal Audit

Canadian Accounting Consultants [CPA Recruitment]; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Accounting Consultants [CPA Recruitment] seeks a CPA to lead internal audit, risk management and financial controls in a global, fast-paced environment. The role partners with the business and finance teams to ensure compliance and effective control design across regions including North America, Latin America, and Europe.

The successful candidate will have CPA designation, Big Four experience, IFRS knowledge, and strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required; progressive experience in risk advisory and internal audit.
• Experience in public accounting and IFRS knowledge is essential.
• Familiarity with NI 52-109 is an asset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are required.
• Public company exposure and prior management experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the internal control and compliance framework across a global portfolio of businesses.
• Maintain and enhance the Risk Control Matrix and coordinate quarterly COSO assessments.
• Evaluate financial reporting controls and support readiness for NI 52-109 certifications and external audits.
• Conduct independent control reviews, document findings, and report deficiencies to senior leadership.
• Develop and monitor remediation plans and recommend improvements to control processes.
• Leverage AI, and data tools for enhancement and process efficiencies.
• Support acquisitions, business integrations, and other risk and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance teams, external auditors, and stakeholders across North America, Latin America, and Europe.

Skills

Audit and risk background

Internal control framework

COSO risk assessments

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation

Public accounting experience

Tools

Data analytics tools

NI 52-109 familiarity

Job description

Would you like to join a team with experienced leadership, strong mentorship, exposure to senior executives and international operations, and excellent long-term advancement opportunities within a growing organization? Are you interested in leveraging your audit and risk background role that partners with the business and is integrated into the broader finance team?

We are recruiting on behalf of a progressive, growth-oriented global company with a diversified business, with their head office located in downtown Toronto, walking distance from Union Station.

They are seeking a progressive Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) who thrives in a fast-paced environment to take on this newly created role involving internal audit, risk management, financial controls, compliance, and business integration initiatives.

Key responsibilities and oversight:

• Oversee the internal control and compliance framework across a global portfolio of businesses.
• Maintain and enhance the Risk Control Matrix and coordinate quarterly COSO assessments.
• Evaluate financial reporting controls and support readiness for NI 52-109 certifications and external audits.
• Conduct independent control reviews, document findings, and report deficiencies to senior leadership.
• Develop and monitor remediation plans and recommend improvements to control processes.
• Leverage AI, and data tools for enhancement and process efficiencies.
• Support acquisitions, business integrations, and other risk and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance teams, external auditors, and stakeholders across North America, Latin America, and Europe.

The Company is offering a strong compensation package including an attractive base salary, and annual performance bonus. Full remuneration details to be disclosed to all candidates under consideration.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Progressive experience from a large public accounting firm.
• Relevant experience in a combination of risk advisory, internal audit, or external audit.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and internal control frameworks.
• Familiarity with NI 52-109 requirements is an asset.
• Public company experience and prior management experience are preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.
• A positive, adaptable approach with the ability to learn, grow, and contribute in a high-calibre environment.