Senior Manager, Global Controls Officer

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Manager to lead ICFR IT controls within the Global Controls Office. You will oversee IT risk, coordinate with IT and Audit, and manage a team delivering ITGCs, ITACs, and related controls to ensure SOX compliance.

The role requires 8+ years in SOX, IT risk or information security, undergraduate degree, and professional certifications (CISA, CGEIT, CIA). Strong communication and leadership across IT, Business and Finance are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading ICFR IT controls and ITGCs/ITACs.
• Strong knowledge of SOX requirements with focus on IT.
• Ability to drive process improvements and team development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICFR planning and IT control oversight for ITGCs/ITACs.
• Provide expert advice on IT risks and control practices.
• Develop, communicate and reinforce IT governance guidance and procedures.
• Oversee scoping and inventory of IT systems for ICFR.
• Identify IT projects impacting ICFR and coordinate with IT teams.
• Challenge IT control designs to improve effectiveness.
• Monitor testing progress and participate in remediation discussions.
• Contribute to ICFR program reporting to Executives and Audit Committees.
• Drive team development through coaching and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree

Professional certifications (CISA CGEIT CIA)

Professional accounting designation (asset)

Job description

The Global Controls Office (GCO), part of the Chief Accountant's Department, supports the Controller and Chief Accountant in fulfilling their controllership mandate. The GCO is responsible for overseeing the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program at Bank Group to ensure compliance with SOX requirements. We are also responsible for setting up policies governing financial reporting controls and providing oversight on compliance with these policies

Job Requirements

• Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Global Controls Office, the Senior Manager leads and monitors Information Technology (IT) processes and controls within the ICFR program. The Senior Manager has direct reports and is accountable for their recruitment, training, coaching and development.
• The Senior Manager builds strong relationships with stakeholders across Business, IT, Finance, and audit teams, staying current on regulatory changes and assessing their impact on the ICFR program. In addition, the Senior Manager must keep abreast of significant process and Technology changes at the Bank, as they relate to the program.
• The role requires the incumbent to have a broad and in-depth knowledge of SOX requirements, with focus on IT. Key responsibilities include the following:
• Lead ICFR planning and oversight for IT controls (ITGCs, ITACs, etc.) coordinating with auditors and Global Technology Services (GTS).
• Provide expert advice on risks, control practices and issues for IT controls.
• Develop, communicate and reinforce guidance, training and operating procedures.
• Oversee scoping and inventory of IT systems and infrastructure for ICFR.
• Identify projects and initiatives impacting ICFR IT controls, and work with business and GTS on necessary updates to their risks and controls. Represent GCO on key initiatives impacting ICFR for IT.
• Support Technology Owners in identifying relevant controls for IT assets upon their scoping for SOX and assigning accountability for control owner attestations.
• Challenge the design of management’s IT controls and provide recommendations to enhance their effectiveness in mitigating risk.
• Keep abreast of IT emerging issues, trends, audit and regulatory requirements, and reflect them in the Bank’s ICFR program.
• Assess scoping of the SOC1 IT-related reports from third party vendors, assist management with necessary action plans for late and missing SOC1 reports.
• Actively seek for optimization opportunities and lead to their realisation.
• Monitor testing progress by Internal Audit, contribute to issue and remediation discussions.
• Prepare risk and control assessment memos.
• Assess potential impact of non-SOX deficiencies on the ICFR program (e.g., self-reported by management or identified by Risk functions).
• Contribute to ICFR program reporting for Executives and Audit Committees.
• Drive team development through training, performance management, and coaching

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Preferred: Technology/Internal Audit certifications (e.g., CISA, CGEIT, CIA); professional accounting designation is an asset.
• 8+ years’ progressive experience in SOX/NI-52-109, audit, technology risk, or information security within a complex enterprise.
• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and control standards.
• Proven ability to drive process and team improvements.
• Effective time management and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Consistently delivers high-quality results that meet or exceed expectations.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking - connecting dots, anticipating risks, and thinking several steps ahead.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and with proven ability to motivate and influence others.
• Team Player, knowing how to bring people together to solve complex challenges.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.