Manager, Internal Audit

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Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type.

Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

Health care spending account

Premium defined benefit pension plan

3 personal days and 2 float days annually

Individual contributors start at 3 weeks’ vacation, and 4 weeks at 2 yrs.

Career development opportunities

A collaborative values-based team culture

Wellness programs

A hybrid working model

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The Manager, Internal Audit is a key member of the Internal Audit team, reporting to the Director of Internal Audit. The Manager is responsible for supporting the Director of Internal Audit in developing and refining Internal Audit’s strategy, including the risk-based annual audit plan. The Manager is responsible for managing and coaching a diverse team of internal and external resources to deliver multiple audit programs that have complex objectives, broad and varied scopes, and a diverse set of stakeholders within Ontario Health’s $35B portfolio. As part of this role, the Manager is accountable for the planning & administration of operations, management of resources, and engagement of key internal and / or external stakeholders to ensure internal audit programs are executed based on plans and standards, and within specified timelines and budgets.

Here is what you will be doing :

Supports the Director in developing the Internal Audit strategy and annual risk-based internal audit plan to ensure work can be appropriately resourced and deliver maximum value to OH

In coordination with the Director, determines / develops the required frameworks, methodologies and tools to execute on the operational / program plan

Oversees the day-to-day activities of multiple large, and complex audit programs

Monitors audit program performance; provides status updates and reports on metrics

Identifies improvement opportunities and escalates key issues / risks to the Director; proposes and executes solutions to address challenges or mitigate risks

Monitors budget across multiple, large, and / or complex operational areas / programs, and supports the Director in managing the overall Internal Audit budget and cost centre(s)

Manages a team of diverse internal and external resources, including setting performance expectations; allocating work; overseeing and ensuring the quality of outputs; measuring / reporting on performance outcomes; and performance management

Manages relationships and engages a diverse set of stakeholder groups (internal and external), either to collaborate on delivery of key activities or solicit support and buy-in for operational / program activities; organizes and / or participates in committees as required

Where required (e.g. co-sourced internal audit resources), deals with vendors or contractors, including respondent evaluation, negotiating contracts, managing issues and ensuring agreements are met

Through ongoing continuing education, including attendance of professional development courses, maintain awareness of developments and trends related to the internal audit profession in order to update and guide the internal audit team most effectively

Here is what you will need to be successful :

Education and Experience

Maintains a Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Fully qualified member in good standing with CPA Canada

Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree, major in business administration, health administration, health informatics, information technology, or recognized equivalent

A minimum of 8 years of overall work experience in audit program delivery (i.e. planning, executing, and reporting)

A minimum of 4 years of experience in managing a team, including setting performance objectives, and managing performance is required

Experience in managing large / complex audit programs and overseeing day-to-day operational activities

Experience in engaging and soliciting support from key stakeholders in the delivery of operational / program activities

Strong understanding of the role Internal Audit plays in ensuring an organization’s strategy and objectives are achieved

Knowledge of internal audit standards, best practices and procedures

An understanding of how the overall health system strategy and direction impacts OH

Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the OH strategy and business environment

Knowledge and Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills needed to effectively communicate sensitive audit findings and engage OH leaders and / or regional partners in mitigation strategies / actions

Excellent management and leadership skills with demonstrated track record of leading teams to success, with and without direct lines of authority

Demonstrated success in building relationships and negotiating with a broad range of stakeholder groups at varying management levels to solicit cooperation required to complete audit programs

Demonstrated success while dealing with ambiguity and leadership through change management

Effective planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change and perform effectively under pressure and with competing priorities

Strong data analytics and data visualization skills applicable to a broad range of complex subject matter

Strong problem solving and decision making skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently deliver complex messages to various stakeholders including external Auditors, senior management and other OH team members

Strategic “out of the box” thinker with a passion for healthcare and health system planning

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time

Salary Band :  7

Location : GTA, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change). All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Internal Application Deadline Date : June 18, 2024

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.

We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and / or interview process.