Senior Manager Global Internal Audit and Internal Controls

Circle K Stores Inc.; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance Program

Pension Plan

Share Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Mentorship Program

Scholarship Program

Job summary

Couche-Tard/Circle K is seeking a Senior Manager Global Internal Audit and Internal Controls in Laval, QC. The role focuses on ICOFR program oversight, control design, and collaboration with IT and external auditors to ensure robust internal controls.

You will lead risk-based audits, manage remediation, and report to executive leadership. The position requires extensive leadership experience and bilingual communication, with domestic/international travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA/CA/CIA or equivalent designation required.
• 10+ years in internal audit, ICOFR/SOX, or external audit.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ICOFR scoping, planning, and risk assessment activities.
• Oversee control design and operating effectiveness reviews.
• Collaborate with IT to align technology controls with ICOFR.
• Liaise with external auditors for testing and remediation.
• Lead risk-based audits and develop remediation plans.
• Report ICOFR results to management and Audit Committee.
• Coach and develop team members and promote risk culture.

Skills

ICOFR program management

ITGCs

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA/CA/CIA or equivalent

Tools

Optro

Workiva

Power BI

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM! At Couche-Tard/Circle K, our mission is simple: to make our customer’s lives a little easier everyday. You may have already stopped for coffee, refueling your car, or eating something on the go. Then, you know what Couche-Tard/Circle K is. We have grown into a successful global company with over 17,000 stores in 29 countries, serving almost 9 million customers every day. In total, approximately 149,000 people work in our stores and offices. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey’s going, we can help you get there. Are you ready to grow your career? Let’s grow together!

Senior Manager Global Internal Audit and Internal Controls Department: Corporate Finance

Location: On site, Laval, QC (4204 boulevard Industriel, H7L 0E3)

Type of employment: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours)

What You Will Do

ICOFR Program Coordination and Oversight

Coordinate annual ICOFR scoping, planning, and risk assessment activities, and support program governance.

Oversee and review assessments of control design and operating effectiveness in accordance with audit methodology and professional standards.

Partner with IT Audit and technology stakeholders to align technology control coverage with ICOFR requirements, including ITGCs, automated controls, interfaces, and key reports.

Serve as a key liaison for external auditor testing activities and support efficient coordination of reliance, testing and review activities.

Controls Assessment & Deficiency Management

Review testing documentation for quality and completeness.

Communicate testing results and facilitate agreement of remediation plans with control owners.

Facilitate the evaluation, classification, and aggregation of control deficiencies.

Validate remediation of ICOFR control deficiencies.

Support quarterly and annual CEO/CFO certification and disclosure control processes.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

Prepare and communicate ICOFR results, remediation status, and key control issues to management and the steering committee.

Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and operations to strengthen the control environment and support effective risk management.

Support the development of reporting materials for executive management and the Audit Committee.

Continuous Improvement & Program Enhancement

Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and maturity of ICOFR processes and controls.

Monitor emerging regulatory, accounting, and governance developments and assess their potential impact on the ICOFR program.

Support assessments of ICOFR impacts arising from acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and digital transformation initiatives.

Support control optimization and rationalization initiatives identified through ongoing ICOFR activities.

Participate in Internal Audit transformation initiatives, including automation, AI-enabled testing, analytics, and continuous monitoring enhancement.

Risk-Based Audit Leadership

Support the execution of selected risk-based audits and advisory engagements as part of the annual audit plan.

Ensure audit conclusions are supported by evidence and recommendations are practical, risk-based, and supported by agreed-upon action plans.

Review audit workpapers and reports, facilitate discussion with management regarding results, and support the development of remediation plans.

Assess implementation of agreed action plans from audits, advisory engagements, and targeted reviews.

Leadership, Talent, and Risk Culture

Contribute to Internal Audit strategy, methodology, and transformation.

Coach and develop team members to strengthen performance, professional growth, and succession readiness.

Build trusted stakeholder relationships that promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Promote risk and control awareness through stakeholder engagement and training activities.

What’s Required

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business or a related field; CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent professional designation required.undefined

Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, ICOFR/SOX compliance or external audit, including 3+ years leading teams, projects, and complex compliance programs. Experience leading or managing SOX/ICOFR compliance programs within a large publicly listed organization or Big 4 public-company assurance practice. Experience supporting public-company reporting, ICOFR/SOX compliance programs and multinational operating environments. Experience coordinating external auditor reliance strategies, control deficiency assessments, and remediation activities. Experience administering and utilizing GRC platforms and audit management technologies to support compliance, testing, and reporting activities (e.g., Optro, Workiva, or similar). Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, and visualization tools to enhance controls testing, monitoring, and audit effectiveness such as Power BI or Tableau or similar tools is preferred.

Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, engagement, talent development, performance management, and succession planning.

Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple countries, functions, and business units.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, executive presentations, training, and influencing global process owners and senior leaders.

Strategic, agile, and self-directed leader with strong organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic global environment.

Strong relationship management, negotiation, diplomacy, and conflict-resolution skills.

Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.

Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on simplifying processes and enhancing reporting.

Eager to learn, develop and expand finance and business partnering capabilities.

Language skills: Bilingualism required (Advanced French and English) both spoken and written, as the person will be required to work and communicate regularly in English while performing the tasks outlined above. Specifically, the role requires collaboration with global teams.

Why You Should Work Here

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, we believe that our team members are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you’re not just getting a job – you’re becoming part of a vibrant community where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your contributions make a real difference.

Benefits package

• Group Insurance Program: Stay healthy and happy! Our plan provides you with the flexibility to choose coverage that best meets your needs and add optional insurance (health and dental care, long-term disability, life insurance, health spending account)
• Pension Plan: Plan for your future and retire with peace of mind with our pension plan, helping you build a secure financial future.
• Share Purchase Plan: Invest in your future and share in our success with our employee stock purchase plan, allowing you to become a shareholder of Couche-Tard/Circle K.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and personal days to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our products and services, making it even easier to fuel up and stock up on your favorite goodies.
• Training and Development: Grow your skills and advance your career with access to ongoing training and development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and online courses.
• Recognition and Rewards: We celebrate our’s achievements and milestones with a range of recognition programs, rewards, and incentives to show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication.
• Mentorship Program: Take your career to new heights with our mentorship program, where seasoned professionals provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to help you reach your full potential.
• Scholarship Program: Invest in your education and future success with our scholarship program, available not only to our employees but also to their children.

We’re committed to supporting your lifelong learning journey and empowering you to achieve your academic and career goals.

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life. We thank all candidates for their interest in this position. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to join our team and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Our mission at Circle K is to make people’s lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us. We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we’ve built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When you grow, we grow - together.