Internal Audit Manager / Responsable de l'audit Interne

Colliers International•Montreal, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the internal audit function of Colliers' engineering segment, which includes businesses operating as Colliers and Englobe. The position reports to the Global Head of Internal Audit and involves conducting operational and financial audits. The primary focus is on enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, and ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulations. The role requires a detail-oriented individual committed to process improvement. This is an onsite position located in either the Montreal (Laval) or Toronto office.

Requirements

Fully bilingual in English and either French or Spanish is mandatory.
5+ years of internal or external audit experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
CPA certification.
Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work in the office five days per week.
Ability to travel up to 5-10% of the time.
Familiarity with ERP systems and general IT controls.

Nice To Haves

Experience auditing engineering firms or project-based businesses.
Prior experience auditing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

Responsibilities

Conduct audits across operational and financial areas, focusing on improving risk management, control, and governance processes.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Serve as the internal go-to contact for Audit within the engineering and project management segments, providing sound advice to stakeholders.
Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
Evaluate compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business processes and risks.
Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
Support the annual risk assessment and audit planning process.
Manage the annual ICFR audit for North American engineering and project management businesses.
Support external auditors by providing audit assistance and collecting audit evidence.
Follow up rigorously with local management to ensure timely audit support and implementation of remediation plans.