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Director, Assurance & AdvisoryVaco by Highspring • Stouffville, ON, CA
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Director, Assurance & Advisory

Director, Assurance & Advisory

Vaco by Highspring • Stouffville, ON, CA
25 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
About the Company
Our client is a is one of the largest and most reputable investment management organizations in Canada. They are looking for a Director, Assurance & Advisory to join their team!

Why Work Here
  • Very stable, long-term organization
  • Senior visibility and influence with regular reporting to senior leadership and the Audit Committee
  • Strong total compensation package inclusive of competitive base salary, top tier bonus and pension matching programs
About the Opportunity
  • Assurance & Advisory Execution
    • Lead the maintenance and evolution of A&A’s audit methodology, governance documents, and quality assurance program.
    • Oversee planning activities, including development and monitoring of group objectives, the Audit Plan, resourcing, and budgeting.
    • Manage the preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual reporting on A&A activities to the Audit Committee and senior management.
    • Oversee the preparation and delivery of the annual internal audit opinion.
    • Manage the tracking of audit findings and facilitate follow-up by the audit team.
    • Lead the development and implementation of A&A’s training plan.
    • Oversee the audit management tool (Workiva), ensuring it supports effective execution and reporting of audit activities.
    • Oversee administrative aspects of the function, including drafting internal communications and maintaining the audit intranet page.
    • Provide guidance and coaching to team members on audit methodology and standards.
  • Business Partnership
    • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that A&A’s work is well aligned with organizational priorities.
    • Serve as a connector across the organization, embedding enterprise-wide priorities into A&A’s practices.
    • Demonstrate transparency and a “no surprises” approach with senior management and the Audit Committee.
  • People Leadership
    • Lead and support recruitment and onboarding activities for A&A.
    • Provide coaching and mentorship to staff on methodology, standards, and practice management.
    • Foster an inclusive team environment built on trust and a safe-to-speak-up culture.
    • Promote continuous professional development and a mindset of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Culture Carrier
    • Demonstrate the highest ethical standards and role-model company’s Guiding Principles of integrity, high performance, and partnership.
    • Provide thought leadership on audit practice management, methodology, and reporting.
    • Encourage innovation and improvement in how A&A delivers its mandate.
About You
  • Undergraduate degree required, preferably in accounting, business, finance, or technology; a postgraduate degree is an asset.
  • CPA/CA and CIA strongly preferred; other relevant designations are an asset.
  • Experience in internal audit is required; prior experience in a professional practice or methodology role is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with Board and senior management reporting.
  • Knowledge of audit methodologies, standards, and best practices.
  • Experience managing audit reporting cycles and preparing internal audit opinions is an asset
  • Self-managed, flexible, and able to adapt to shifting priorities.
  • Self-motivated with a hands-on approach, while appreciating diversity of thought and opinions.
  • Superior written and oral communication skills, with the ability to simplify and present complex concepts effectively.
  • Strong PowerPoint skills; working knowledge of Workiva and Tableau is an asset.
  • Strong judgment, creativity, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to process large volumes of information and draw meaningful conclusions.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn and stay abreast of professional and organizational developments.
Salary Range
$160,000 - $190,000 / year

How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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