Specialist Auditor

Suncor Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Calgary is seeking a Specialist Auditor to enhance financial integrity and governance. In this role, you will plan and conduct audits, evaluate internal controls, and lead process improvements. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of experience in internal audit and holds a CPA, CIA, or CISA designation. Enjoy a dynamic work culture with tremendous potential for growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, financial controls, or risk management.
• Familiarity with Tax and/or Treasury functions is preferred.
• Proven track record of leading audits in complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits focusing on financial controls and governance.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Influencing and collaboration

Education

CPA, CIA, or CISA designation

Job description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

We’re looking for a Specialist Auditor to join our Internal Audit team—a trusted partner in safeguarding financial integrity and driving strategic improvements across the organization. In this role, you’ll do more than assess controls; you’ll influence change, strengthen governance, and shape processes that power our business forward.

This position is a critical component of our internal audit team—providing trusted expertise in risk, audit, and financial governance. An integral part of the role involves strengthening financial controls and driving improvement across key business processes.

As an Audit Specialist, you will influence and facilitate change across the organization in a role that offers tremendous networking and development opportunities. You will gain enterprise-wide exposure as you work with various functions and business units to plan and conduct assurance engagements.

Minimum Requirements

• CPA, CIA, or CISA designation is preferred.
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, financial controls, or risk management, ideally within the energy sector. Preference will be given to candidates familiar with Tax and/or Treasury functions.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and storytelling abilities to influence and propose strategies and solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of leading audits and driving process improvements in complex, matrixed organizations.

Accountabilities

• Plan and execute audits with a focus on financial controls and governance.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls across key business processes.
• Provide informal leadership within the internal audit team by sharing knowledge and guiding junior colleagues.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports with actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements that align with best practices and strategic objectives.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments impacting financial and IT governance.

Location and Other Key Details

• You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40‑hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended hours during payroll close, cutovers, or critical issue resolution.
• This position may require occasional travel to sites for stakeholder engagement and training.

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast‑charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long‑standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career‑building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity‑focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.