Senior Financial Controller

Insight Global; Canada; Remote; CAD 89,544 - 103,320; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a seasoned Financial Controls Tester to support SOX compliance efforts for a client in Western Canada. This remote role focuses on executing internal controls testing, including Accounts Payable, and requires 10+ years of accounting experience. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively to ensure the accuracy of financial statements during peak testing cycles from September to March.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting with a focus on SOX internal controls testing.
• Proven ability to execute financial controls testing, including documentation and evidence gathering.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups).

Responsibilities

• Test controls such as Accounts Payable and other financial controls across corporate functions.
• Coordinate with process owners and support year-end and annual setup activities.
• Document evidence and assess control design and operating effectiveness.

Skills

SOX internal controls testing

Excel proficiency

Documentation and evidence gathering

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Insight Global is seeking a seasoned Financial Controls Tester to support SOX compliance efforts for a leading industrial client in Western Canada. This role will focus on executing internal controls testing across corporate functions, including upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. The successful candidate will work with the Financial Controls team to assess control design, document evidence, and evaluate the operating effectiveness of financial controls over reporting. Responsibilities include testing controls such as Accounts Payable, coordinating with process owners, and supporting year-end and annual setup activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, with testing cycles peaking from September to March. The candidate will be part of a collaborative and committed team whose sign-off is essential for annual financial reporting. They will be expected to follow direction, take initiative, and contribute to a growing program that may expand to include additional testers. You are expected to work a 40-hour week, and this opportunity is remote across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Test controls such as Accounts Payable and other financial controls across corporate functions.
• Coordinate with process owners and support year-end and annual setup activities.
• Document evidence and assess control design and operating effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting with a focus on SOX internal controls testing.
• Proven ability to execute financial controls testing (design not required), including documentation and evidence gathering.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and familiarity with SharePoint; no data extraction tools used.

Details

Base pay range: CA$65.00/hr - CA$75.00/hr

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Finance