Senior Consultant, Sustainability Controls & Governance

Collabera Canada Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Collabera Canada Inc. is seeking a Senior Consultant in Sustainability Controls & Governance to strengthen its risk and governance framework.

The position focuses on risk assessment, control design, regulatory readiness, sustainability disclosures, and audit support. Based in Toronto (4 days onsite), this 6+ month contractor role offers a competitive pay range of $50-$60 per hour and a comprehensive rewards program in line with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Finance Controls, Risk, Audit, Governance, or Compliance.
• University degree in a related field.
• Strong risk and controls lifecycle experience, including remediation.
• Experience with ESG/sustainability reporting controls, audit, or assurance.
• Strong banking/financial services and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance sustainability reporting controls and governance frameworks.
• Assess risks, controls, deficiencies, and remediation activities.
• Partner with Finance, Sustainability, Risk, Audit, and other stakeholders.
• Support compliance with evolving ESG/sustainability disclosure regulations.
• Coordinate with Internal/External Audit on reporting and assurance matters.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend control/process improvements.
• Prepare reporting and recommendations for senior leadership, CFO, and Board committees.
• Provide SME guidance and training on controls, risk, and governance.

Skills

Finance controls

Risk & governance

Audit & compliance

ESG reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

University degree

Job description

Title: Senior Consultant, Sustainability Controls & Governance

Duration: 6+ months with possible extension.

Location: Toronto, ON (4 days - Onsite)

Pay Range: $50 - $60/hr.

The Company offers a total rewards package in accordance with all applicable federal provincial and local laws and requirements. Benefit eligibility and offerings vary based on role, employment status, and work location.

For contractor positions, benefits are limited to those entitlements and protections required by applicable law, which may include (as applicable) vacation pay, public holidays, leaves of absence, and other legally mandated benefits or payments.

We may use AI-enabled and/or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to enhance consistency and efficiency. All hiring decisions involve human review and are not based solely on automated processing.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking senior Finance Controls, Risk & Governance professional, to strengthen its Sustainability Reporting control framework. The role will focus on risk assessment, control design, governance, regulatory readiness, sustainability disclosures, and audit/assurance support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance sustainability reporting controls and governance frameworks.
• Assess risks, controls, deficiencies, and remediation activities.
• Partner with Finance, Sustainability, Risk, Audit, and other stakeholders.
• Support compliance with evolving ESG/sustainability disclosure regulations.
• Coordinate with Internal/External Audit on reporting and assurance matters.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend control/process improvements.
• Prepare reporting and recommendations for senior leadership, CFO, and Board committees.
• Provide SME guidance and training on controls, risk, and governance.

Must-Haves

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Finance Controls, Risk, Audit, Governance, or Compliance.
• University degree in a related field.
• Strong risk and controls lifecycle experience, including remediation.
• Experience with ESG/Sustainability reporting controls, audit, or assurance.
• Strong banking/financial services and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex initiatives.

Nice-to-Haves

• CPA or CIA.
• Knowledge of TCFD, ISSB, SASB, GRI, CSRD.
• ESG/Sustainability certification or experience.
• Familiarity with Archer and Workiva ESG.

Interview Process

• WebEx interview with Hiring Manager – Last week of August
• In-person interview with VP, CFO Controls Office – Same week / first week of September

“The Company offers a total rewards package for this position that may include employer-sponsored benefits, where applicable and subject to eligibility requirements, such as supplemental health and dental coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement or savings programs, paid time off, and other benefits.

The availability, structure, and scope of benefits may vary based on role, employment status, work location, and applicable federal and provincial laws. The Company provides all statutory entitlements, including public holidays, vacation, leaves of absence, and government-mandated benefits, in accordance with applicable law"