Manager, Internal Controls - CA

Skillhub Solutions Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Calgary, AB is seeking a Manager, Internal Controls to support its global internal control environment with a focus on ICFR and SOX compliance. The role is located in Calgary with Edmonton also noted as a location.

The position leads the annual ICFR and SOX cycle, advises business leaders on financial reporting risks, and coordinates with auditors to ensure effective control design and remediation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-designation experience in public accounting, internal auditing, or ICFR compliance.
• Deep knowledge of internal controls, ICFR, SOX, COSO and risk assessment practices.
• CPA or CIA designation or equivalent relevant professional credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual ICFR and SOX compliance cycle from planning to reporting.
• Advise business leaders on financial reporting risks and control design.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and respond to audit requests.
• Maintain and improve control frameworks, narratives, matrices, and evidence.
• Monitor remediation of deficiencies and report on control environment.
• Identify opportunities to use data analytics, AI, and automation to improve controls.
• Provide training on ICFR, SOX, and control ownership.

Skills

ICFR knowledge

SOX expertise

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CIA designation

Job description

Calgary, AB Full-time Salary not specified

Stantec is hiring a Manager, Internal Controls to support its global internal control environment, with a focus on internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX) compliance. The role is listed for Edmonton, Alberta, with Calgary, Alberta also identified as a location.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual ICFR and SOX compliance cycle, including planning, risk assessment, walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency assessment, remediation, and reporting.
• Advise business leaders on financial reporting risks, control design, documentation, and significant process or technology changes.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support audit requests and resolution of control matters.
• Maintain and improve control frameworks, process narratives, risk and control matrices, procedures, and supporting evidence.
• Monitor remediation of control deficiencies and report on the control environment, emerging risks, and audit matters.
• Identify opportunities to use technology, data analytics, AI, and automation to improve controls and related processes.
• Provide training and guidance on ICFR, SOX, control ownership, documentation, and remediation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or a similar discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant post-designation experience in public accounting, internal auditing, and/or ICFR compliance.
• Knowledge of internal controls, ICFR, SOX, financial reporting risk, COSO, and risk assessment practices.
• CPA, CIA, or another relevant professional designation.
• Engineering industry experience is an asset. Travel of up to 25% may be required.

Regular full-time position. The posting does not state compensation.