Lead, SOX Controls Advisory

Join a high-impact team where youll play a key part in strengthening financial reporting controls, supporting SOX compliance, and contributing to a major SAP implementation. It partners closely with cross-functional teams to improve processes, increase automation, and enhance overall risk management practices.

Who- the Company:

Established and reputable international public mining company headquartered in Vancouver.

What- the Role:

• Support management in designing, implementing, and maintaining financial reporting controls in accordance with SOX requirements, partnering closely with teams across the organization to ensure strong internal controls, clear communication, and effective collaboration.
• Oversee and support the tracking, reporting, and remediation of control deficiencies, working closely with control owners, internal stakeholders, and external auditors to ensure timely resolution and strong compliance.
• Play a key role in the ERP transformation to SAP S/4HANA, contributing to control design, participating in process walkthroughs, and supporting updates to process documentation, narratives, and Risk Control Matrices, with a focus on increasing automation, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Support the development and maintenance of management controls, policies, and advisory documentation, and provide guidance on financial reporting and internal control matters across the organization.
• Liaise with risk management and audit teams to ensure SOX-related activities are completed efficiently and issues are clearly communicated and resolved.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify gaps in existing process design, recommend improvements, and help implement practical, scalable solutions.
• Act as system administrator for the Global Risk & Compliance platform, supporting users and maintaining accurate control documentation.
• Prepare presentations and materials to communicate key risks, control gaps, and solutions to leadership and broader stakeholder groups.
• Support ad hoc risk and controls projects, including identifying risks, developing work plans, coordinating resources, and driving implementation.
• Advise on system implementations and project assurance activities, helping strengthen the overall risk management culture.

Who- the Candidate:

• CPA designation with prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Minimum of five years of post-qualification experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, or related roles within a global or complex organization.
• Strong understanding of SOX legislation, internal controls over financial reporting, and audit requirements, including PCAOB standards.
• High proficiency with SAP processes, including internal control design and GRC concepts, ideally with experience supporting ERP transformations.
• Hands-on experience creating process flow diagrams, writing process narratives, and designing key SOX controls.
• Excellent attention to detail, paired with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to solve problems in dynamic, evolving environments.
• Collaborative working style with the ability to build strong relationships across finance, operations, technology, and audit teams.
• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable balancing big-picture thinking with detailed execution.

How Much:

$119,000-$147,000 a year commensurate with experience + annual performance bonus, profit share plan, health + personal spending account, extended health, vacation, and many additional perks!

Where:

Vancouver, Hybrid work model of in-office/remote, 3 days onsite.

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving very quickly, and interviews start immediately! Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If you already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out very soon. If you do yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit “APPLY NOW” and send us your resume.

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