Head of Internal Audit

Corus Entertainment • Toronto, ON

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Corus Entertainment is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-driven Head of Internal Audit to join our team in Toronto. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Audit Committee, this role is responsible for leading the organization’s internal audit activities across all business functions. This position partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen governance, enhance operational effectiveness, and support a strong internal control environment within a dynamic, publicly traded organization.

Requirements

• University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• CPA designation required
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in public accounting, internal audit, finance, or advisory roles within a publicly traded organization
• Strong understanding of internal controls, governance, risk management, compliance frameworks, and financial reporting requirements
• Proven leadership and people management experience with strong coaching and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management skills with the ability to develop and execute tactical programs and initiatives
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and Audit Committees
• Highly collaborative with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, including experience presenting to executive leadership and Boards or Audit Committees

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 audit experience preferred
• CIA designation considered an asset
• Media, broadcasting, communications, or related industry experience is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Internal Audit team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Designing and executing a comprehensive risk-based internal audit program aligned with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements
• Providing an annual assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting to support CEO and CFO certification requirements under securities regulations
• Delivering management reports and recommendations to strengthen financial, operational, and compliance controls across the business
• Monitoring and following up on management’s implementation of audit recommendations and remediation plans
• Coordinating audit activities with external auditors to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall audit process
• Evaluating compliance with corporate policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
• Partnering with business leaders to support process improvements, system implementations, and organizational change initiatives by ensuring appropriate controls are established
• Conducting conversion and implementation audits for systems impacting financial and operational reporting, including General Ledger, Payroll, Sales, Programming, and Affiliate systems
• Preparing and presenting materials to the Audit Committee, including: Annual internal audit plans, Quarterly audit and risk updates, Results of internal control assessments and key recommendations, In-camera discussions with the Committee
• Supporting enterprise risk management initiatives and contributing strategic insights to leadership across the organization
• Managing multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic and evolving business environment
• Occasional travel may be required

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan
• Sustainability Report
• Accessible experience for candidates of all abilities

What This Job Offers

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