Director, Assurance & Advisory

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

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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.

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

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.