Internal Controls Manager

Aston Carter•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$60 - CA$70•Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads the internal controls and SOX compliance program, ensuring robust internal controls over financial reporting while building a scalable and efficient compliance function. You will design, implement, and enhance control frameworks for existing processes and new products, own control documentation and testing, and collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and Engineering to ensure controls operate effectively. This is a hands-on position with high ownership and significant influence across the organization’s financial and operational processes.

Requirements

Proven experience in Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, Audit, Risk Advisory, or Accounting, with multiple years of hands-on involvement in these areas.
Strong knowledge of internal audit and internal control principles, including design, implementation, and testing of controls.
Demonstrated experience supporting SOX compliance programs and/or NI 52-109 internal control requirements.
Solid understanding of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and related regulatory expectations.
Experience developing and maintaining control documentation such as RCMs, process narratives, and flowcharts.
Hands-on experience performing control testing, walkthroughs, and deficiency assessments, including remediation planning.
Professional accounting designation such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Strong experience in audit (including internal audit or public accounting) and financial control environments.
Experience with SOC 1 audits and reporting requirements.
Ability to coordinate and support external audits, including financial reporting audits for multiple entities.
Strong analytical and risk management skills, with the ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and external auditors.
High attention to detail and strong documentation skills for control design, testing, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) frameworks and related compliance tools and methodologies.
Experience in risk management, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of control risks.
Exposure to IT audit or technology-related controls, particularly in environments where financial systems and engineering teams are closely integrated.
Experience in public accounting or working with external auditors on complex audit engagements.
Familiarity with NI 52-109 internal control requirements and their application in practice.
Experience working with AI or AI-enabled tooling to support controls documentation, testing, or monitoring.
Professional certifications such as CISA or other audit and risk-related designations are considered an asset.
Ability to operate in a hands-on, high-ownership role and manage multiple priorities within defined timelines.
Comfort working in a remote, collaborative environment with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strong voice within the Finance team and across the organization by proactively shaping effective and efficient internal controls around existing financial and operational processes.
Design and implement an effective control framework for new products and initiatives, ensuring internal controls over financial reporting are embedded from launch.
Update and maintain the SOX compliance program and related audit processes to meet regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Develop, enhance, and maintain comprehensive control process documentation, including narratives, risk and control matrices (RCMs), flowcharts, and test procedures.
Perform walkthroughs of key processes and conduct detailed control testing to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
Build and refine processes based on the annual SOX plan and scoping, ensuring coverage of key financial reporting and operational risks.
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and remediate control deficiencies, including designing and implementing corrective actions.
Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating evidence requests, walkthroughs, and remediation of audit findings.
Coordinate and support testing activities to ensure deadlines are met with high-quality deliverables for financial reporting audits across all entities.
Lead and support SOC 1 audits and other audits requiring control-related work as they arise, ensuring consistent and reliable control evidence.
Collaborate proactively with Finance, Operations, and Engineering to understand the impact of business decisions on financial processes and internal controls.
Work with technology teams to develop best-in-class controls documentation and solutions, including the use of AI-enabled tools to streamline and enhance control activities.
Provide coaching and guidance to co-op or junior team members involved in internal controls and SOX-related activities, supporting their development and ensuring quality work.
Ensure all internal control activities align with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.