SOX Finance Lead

ATS Corporation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus

5% RRSP match

Stock purchase plan

Starting 3 weeks of vacation

Health and dental benefits

$600 health spending account

Half-Day Fridays

Continuous learning and career growth opportunities

Job summary

ATS Corporation is seeking a SOX Finance Lead to develop and maintain a robust internal control framework supporting SOX compliance. The role requires collaboration across Finance and Operations to streamline processes and enhance audit readiness.

Ideal candidates should have 5-8 years of finance or audit experience and a CPA. Responsibilities include leading financial controls, performing testing, and supporting audits. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in finance, controllership, or audit.
• Strong experience with SOX / ICFR frameworks and internal controls design.
• Experience working with external auditors in a public-company or SOX-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of financial controls for SOX compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes while maintaining control effectiveness.
• Perform periodic control testing and support remediation of control deficiencies.

Skills

SOX / ICFR knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Continuous improvement

Education

CPA (or equivalent)

Job description

Benefits

• Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
• 5% RRSP match
• Stock purchase plan
• Starting 3 weeks of vacation
• Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
• Half-Day Fridays
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

Job Description

The SOX Finance Lead will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust internal control framework to support SOX compliance. This role will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Internal Audit, and external auditors to establish scalable, efficient, and sustainable controls, while simplifying financial processes and enhancing audit readiness.

SOX & Internal Controls Leadership

• Lead the design and implementation of financial controls in alignment with SOX / ICFR requirements
• Collaborate with external auditors and internal audit teams to define control expectations, documentation standards, and testing requirements
• Develop and maintain process narratives, risk/control matrices (RCMs), and supporting documentation
• Drive standardization and consistency of controls across business units

Process Optimization & Simplification

• Identify opportunities to streamline and simplify financial processes while maintaining control effectiveness
• Reduce complexity and manual effort in control execution and testing
• Partner with finance and operations teams to embed controls into workflows
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability

Control Testing & Compliance

• Perform periodic control testing, including sample selection, execution, and documentation of results
• Support remediation of control deficiencies and track resolution progress
• Ensure readiness for internal and external audit reviews

Audit & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a key liaison with external auditors during SOX walkthroughs, testing, and audits
• Support audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to queries
• Coordinate with Internal Audit on control design and effectiveness reviews
• Provide regular updates on SOX status, risks, and remediation actions to leadership

Additional Responsibilities

• Support broader financial reporting and compliance activities as required
• Contribute to building a strong control-aware culture across the organization

Qualifications

Education

• CPA (or equivalent) preferred

Experience

• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in finance, controllership, or audit
• Strong experience with SOX / ICFR frameworks and internal controls design
• Experience working directly with external auditors in a public-company or SOX-regulated environment
• Background in both accounting and controls is highly valued (aligned with internal feedback that strong accounting depth is critical)
• Strong understanding of financial processes (R2R, P2P, O2C) and associated risks
• Ability to balance control rigor with operational efficiency
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail in testing and documentation
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving orientation