Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Lead a team of auditors in our Global Risk & Advisory Services team, overseeing SOX testing and internal audits while managing financial and operational risk, guiding your team to strengthen controls, influence business decisions, and drive meaningful impact across the organization.

This is an 18-month maternity leave contract.

Who – The Company:

Our client is a Vancouver company with global operations and an impeccable reputation. They are a people‑centric organization, known for their collaborative team culture.

What – The Role:

Our client’s Global Risk & Advisory Services team are problem solvers, insight and solution generators, and trusted advisors to the business. They leverage their risk and control expertise to support risk management and to drive continuous process improvements and cost savings. They partner with various parts of the business (Finance, Supply Chain, Retail, Digital and Technology, to name a few) and engage in open dialogue to tap into the potential of their people and action innovative solutions. Their team is global in scope and drives continuous improvement in everything they do.

• Contribute to and/or lead the annual financial, operational and regulatory internal audit planning process and interim risk assessments
• Lead a team, including external consultants, to oversee and perform audits of financial, operational and regulatory risk areas
• Conduct and/or oversee audits; review and approve team deliverables to make recommendations on how to improve lululemon’s control environment
• Identify key financial, operational and regulatory risks and controls, control optimization opportunities including the optimization of design of controls to support key business processes
• Review & approve (and sometimes prepare) internal audit reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of control structure, along with practical recommendation to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of controls and risk management processes
• Clearly communicate issues, findings and recommendations to various level sin the organization, acting as a key point of contact for finance and operational leaders regarding audit-related issues at the Sr. Director+ level
• Be a strategic business partner to leadership teams across business functions to influence and guide on risk improvements to effectiveness and efficiency of processes/controls
• Collaborate with other members of the RAS team to support the execution of other audits where financial, operational or regulatory considerations are involved
• Accountable for the efficient and effective delivery of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) testing responsibilities in line with the internal audit charter including coordination and alignment with management and the external auditors
• Support Directors/VP with implementation of strategic RAS initiatives (and/or lead key programs)
• Apply effective people leadership skills leading the team through performance management, career development and hiring
• Apply effective budget management and resource allocation

Who – the Candidate:

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA are preferred and demonstrated commitment to the field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit of financial and operational areas, 5+ years demonstrated leadership and management of people
• Proficient understanding of internal audit concepts, including but not limited to internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and IIA audit standards and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of business and audit risks
• Detail oriented with focus on quality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills interacting with all levels of the organisation
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and critical thinking skills
• Excellent ability to develop and lead a team and collaborate with other RAS leaders and cross functional peers
• Demonstrated time management skills to meet deadlines as well as flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Results‑driven and collaborative, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a natural curiosity, analytical mindset, and ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems.
• Ability to persuade/influence leaders to take action to improve the control environment
• Proficiency in AI and data analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Power BI) to enhance audit efficiency and insights a plus.
• Retail industry experience preferred, with exposure to global operations and cross‑functional environments.

How much

$145‑190,300 commensurate with experience, extended health, RRSP matching after 90 days + generous perks.

Where

Vancouver, Hybrid 4 days a week onsite

When & How To Apply

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