Directeur(trice) Principal(e), Conseil en contrôles financiers — Montréal (QC) et Toronto (ON)

Intact FC • Montreal, QC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Director, Financial Controls Advisory who will play an important role in supporting our growth. If you are looking for a stimulating career in a dynamic and constantly evolving work environment, this position is for you. You will serve as a trusted business-process controls expert partnering with Finance and Operations in a global P&C insurance environment. In this leadership role, you will contribute to strengthen internal control maturity, help embed controls into business and operational transformation programs, and enhance the sustainability and audit readiness of key processes across the global organization.

Focused on internal control effectiveness and continuous improvement, this role provides leadership for internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) transformation initiatives within a P&C insurance environment. The position brings internal controls (ex. COSO, COBIT or SOX) expertise and advises business and finance leaders on best practices in risk mitigation, process and control design and ensures alignment between operational change and financial control requirements.

Provide strategic advisory leadership to business, operations, and finance leaders on designing, implementing, and continuously improving internal controls and frameworks across processes and geographies – balancing risk mitigation, efficiency, and operational scalability. Develop and evolve controls guidance, methodology, and standards (e.g., design principles, documentation and evidence expectations, deficiency evaluation, and sustainable remediation patterns) and partner with the business in process and control transformation initiatives (process redesign, systems modernization, data/automation efforts) to embed controls “by design” and improve long-term sustainability. Facilitate internal controls risk assessments; ensure effective mitigation strategies for ICFR risks and coordinate with internal controls testing certification, external audit, internal audit, and compliance teams. Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including executive leadership, to drive accountability and resolve complex issues. Establish metrics to measure control effectiveness, maturity, and sustainability; communicate trends and actionable insights to stakeholders. Champion a culture of strong financial controls and compliance throughout the organization; Ensure planning, succession, performance and employee development. This position is focused on business process controls - not an IT controls/ITGC lead role (though strong technology fluency is important).

Requirements

• Professional designation (CPA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in internal controls compliance, ICFR governance, and advisory & assurance within a large, complex, or multinational organization
• Practical experience of NI 52-109 and SOX 404 regulation and requirements
• Professional and effective oral and written communication skills, including executive-ready messaging and virtual communication
• Ability to provide strategic leadership and advisory support to senior and executive stakeholders, influencing outcomes and driving accountability
• Demonstrated analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other systems utilized by the department (Power BI, Visio, advanced Excel; SQL as applicable)
• Capable and willing to adapt to change
• For individuals located in Quebec, bilingualism (French and English) is required due to the need to interact regularly with English-speaking colleagues across the country and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 experience in controls advisory / audit / risk assurance (strong asset)
• Experience in public-company ICFR environments, including regulatory requirements (strong asset)
• Experience within the insurance sector (an asset)
• Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements through automation and emerging AI capabilities in a controls environment
• Ability to work under pressure and manage stress
• Ability to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory leadership to business, operations, and finance leaders on designing, implementing, and continuously improving internal controls and frameworks across processes and geographies – balancing risk mitigation, efficiency, and operational scalability.
• Develop and evolve controls guidance, methodology, and standards (e.g., design principles, documentation and evidence expectations, deficiency evaluation, and sustainable remediation patterns) and partner with the business in process and control transformation initiatives (process redesign, systems modernization, data/automation efforts) to embed controls “by design” and improve long-term sustainability.
• Facilitate internal controls risk assessments; ensure effective mitigation strategies for ICFR risks and coordinate with internal controls testing certification, external audit, internal audit, and compliance teams.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including executive leadership, to drive accountability and resolve complex issues.
• Establish metrics to measure control effectiveness, maturity, and sustainability; communicate trends and actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Champion a culture of strong financial controls and compliance throughout the organization; Ensure planning, succession, performance and employee development.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 20%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.
• Defined benefit pension plan offering guaranteed income for life.

What This Job Offers

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