Audit Manager and Senior Audit Manager

Regional Municipality of Peel

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Audit Manager and Senior Audit Manager provide leadership in planning, executing, and reporting on value‑for‑money (performance), financial (excluding attest), and compliance audits and investigations. Reporting to the Deputy Auditor General , these roles oversee audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring audits are risk‑based, evidence‑driven, and aligned with professional standards. The Manager and Senior Manager focus on delivering high‑impact insights that drive systemic improvement, strengthen governance, and support responsible stewardship of public funds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Audit Manager: Typically 5–7+ years of progressive audit experience, including leading audit engagements.
• Senior Audit Manager: 6+ years of progressive audit experience with demonstrated leadership of complex, multi‑faceted audit engagements and teams.
• A satisfactory Level 2 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team management capabilities.
• Advanced analytical, investigative, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings clearly and constructively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, independence, and ethical conduct.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated through inclusive leadership practices, continuous learning, and proactive management of bias in audit planning, analysis, and decision‑making.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public sector or government auditing , including value‑for‑money (performance) audits , is strongly preferred.
• Additional professional credentials are considered assets, including: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Post‑graduate education in Public Policy or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of audit engagements, including defining audit objectives, scope, criteria, and methodologies.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of significance, public interest, and emerging risk.
• Ensure audit milestones and deliverables align with the approved annual audit plan.
• Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with the Canadian Standard for Assurance Engagements (CSAE) 3001 – Direct Engagements , and applicable professional and legislative requirements.
• Apply sound professional judgment, critical thinking, and audit methodologies to complex and sensitive matters.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of audit staff.
• Assign resources effectively, manage timelines, and provide clear performance feedback.
• Foster a culture of integrity, continuous learning, collaboration, and professional excellence.
• Review audit evidence, working papers, and findings to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and systemic risks.
• Develop clear, concise, and evidence‑based audit reports with practical, high‑value recommendations.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and credible manner.
• Act as a primary point of contact with auditees throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Communicate audit objectives, findings, and recommendations with professionalism and respect.
• Support follow‑up processes to monitor and assess the implementation of audit recommendations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One Health, Dental, Vision, and psychological health supports effective upon hire.
• OMERS Defined‑Benefit Pension Plan Automatic enrolment in one of Canada’s leading public‑sector pension plans.
• A minimum of three (3) weeks of vacation, plus paid personal and floating days.
• Flexible work arrangements that support wellness and sustainability.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to ongoing professional and leadership development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level