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Manager, IT Controls
Manager, IT ControlsVaco by Highspring • Markham, Ontario, CA
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Manager, IT Controls

Manager, IT Controls

Vaco by Highspring • Markham, Ontario, CA
26 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

About the Company

Our client is a real estate services company. They are looking for a Manager, IT Controls who will be responsible for owning, building, and strengthening the organization’s IT General Controls (ITGC) program. This position plays a critical role in supporting Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and partners closely with IT, Finance, Internal Audit, Financial Systems, and external auditors.

Why Work Here

  • Net new, high impact role with visibility across IT, Finance, and Audit. Public company exposure (TSX listed). Opportunity to own and build the ITGC and ICFR support framework. Involvement in ERP implementations, system upgrades, and integration activity. Stable, well capitalized organization with strong governance culture. Hybrid work environment with flexibility.

About the Opportunity

  • Own and evolve the ITGC program, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, and similar standards.

  • Perform IT walkthroughs, test controls, document observations, and support remediation.

  • Design, implement, and update IT controls across applications, infrastructure, and data environments.

  • Conduct risk assessments, identify control gaps, and escalate issues when necessary.

  • Lead annual ITGC audits, manage documentation, and coordinate with external auditors.

  • Prepare and present reports on audit findings, remediation progress, and overall control effectiveness.

  • Act as the IT Governance lead for ERP implementations, major system upgrades, and other technology initiatives.

  • Review project documentation, including process maps, security roles, testing evidence, and configuration decisions.

  • Partner with IT, Internal Controls, and Finance to align programs and maintain compliance.

  • Provide training and guidance to teams on control expectations and best practices.

  • Stay current with industry trends and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Support ad hoc projects, including M&A activities and system enhancements.

About You?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC (strong asset).

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in IT audit, ITGC, or IT compliance — ideally with public company exposure.

  • Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).

  • Experience with ERP systems, identity and access management, cloud environments, and IT controls testing.

  • Strong analytical thinking, communication, and documentation skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, project based environment.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ICFR documentation is an asset.

  • Ability to travel as required.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000/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.

When referencing this job, quote #472396

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.

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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