Internal Audit Manager
Posted: 04/13/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Job Number: 6446
Pay Rate: 120,000-140,000
Job Description
Our publicly traded client, located in the KW Region, is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager, Internal Audit to join their team. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll lead and mentor a high-performing audit team, supporting their development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
In this key role, you'll be responsible for strengthening internal controls, enhancing risk management practices, and ensuring compliance across the organization. It's an excellent opportunity for a results-driven professional with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of audit principles, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk.
What our client has to offer:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
#ACC1 This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience
In this key role, you'll be responsible for strengthening internal controls, enhancing risk management practices, and ensuring compliance across the organization. It's an excellent opportunity for a results-driven professional with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of audit principles, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk.
What our client has to offer:
- Excellent compensation
- A plus benefits package; RRSP and a bonus
- Opportunity to grow within the company
- Hybrid model with 2-3 days in office
Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and coach a high-performing internal audit team: This includes setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback and mentorship, and identifying development opportunities to enhance the team's skills and expertise.
- Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan: This involves identifying and assessing key risks, prioritizing audit areas, and allocating resources effectively.
- Conduct internal audits: Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with professional standards.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the internal control system: Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, operations, and compliance.
- Identify and communicate audit findings: Document audit findings, develop practical recommendations for improvement, and communicate them to management and the audit committee and the CFO.
- Monitor the implementation of corrective actions: Track and validate the implementation of management's action plans to address audit findings.
- Provide consulting and advisory services: Offer insights and advice to management on risk management, internal control, and governance matters.
- Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and regulatory changes: Continuously update knowledge of auditing standards, accounting pronouncements, and relevant regulatory developments.
Qualifications:
- Must have either:
- Â 3+ years of experience at the Manager level coming from Big 4 Public Accounting (KPMG, Deloitte, PWC or EY) working with Publicly traded clients OR
- 3+ years of experience working for a Publicly Traded company as an Internal Audit Manager.
- Must have CPA designation with a preference for candidates who also have their CIA or are in the process of completing it
- Must be able to travel internationally (United States, Europe, Asia, Central and South America)
- Strong presentation skills are required for interacting with the audit committee and the board
#ACC1 This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience
Meet Your Recruiter
Shannon Breit
Manager, Recruitment Services
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