Senior Manager, Independence Consultations, Deloitte Risk & Brand

Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Remote
Reference code: 133029
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.

What will your typical day look like?

Deloitte's Global independence is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Global Independence team—a strategic role that directly shapes how Deloitte professionals operate across our global network.

In this position, you'll be at the forefront of independence policy development, quality control enhancement, and regulatory compliance. You'll work alongside senior leaders, influence audit quality standards, and help protect and enhance the Deloitte brand through expert guidance on complex independence matters.

In this role you will:

Lead Independence Policy Development that Enables the Business

• Support the Director of Policy in drafting updates to DPM 1420 (Deloitte’s Independence Policy Manual) in response to regulatory changes and emerging standards
• Partner with ‘Global Audit and Assurance’ and ‘Deloitte US’ to develop, refine, and implement independence policies, forms, and practice aids for PCAOB, ISA, and sustainability audits
• Drive updates to Deloitte's audit platforms (Omnia and Levvia) to ensure independence requirements are current, practical, and embedded in our tools

Lead Complex Cross-Border Consultations

• Serve as a key contact and coordinate cross-border independence consultations on challenging issues, including breach resolution and remediation strategies.
• Facilitate communication between Deloitte firms’ independence teams, ensuring consistent policy application
• Mediate disputes and drive resolution in complex cross-border scenarios

Strengthen Quality Controls Across the Network in EMEA

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of independence quality controls operated by EMEA firms, identifying enhancement opportunities
• Provide actionable feedback and recommendations to help the Deloitte EMEA firms strengthen their quality management systems
• Develop innovative quality control materials and tools that enable firms to enhance their systems under ISQM1 and QC1000

Build Thought Leadership & Drive Knowledge Transfer

• Develop and deliver compelling independence technical training for regional independence trainings and quarterly global webcasts
• Position yourself and Global Independence as a thought leader on independence matters through engaging presentations and educational content
• Mentor independence professionals across the network and contribute to their professional development

Support Strategic Initiatives

• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by Global Independence leadership

About the team

Global Risk & Brand Protection protects, preserves and enhances the Deloitte brand. We navigate the dynamic risk landscape across the areas of risk management, confidentiality & privacy, cyber security oversight, regulatory, independence & conflicts, and Anti-Corruption/financial crimes. We foster trusting relationships across the Deloitte network through collaboration, facilitation and responsive guidance.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public accounting, risk management, or independence functions (Big 4 or equivalent preferred).
• Deep expertise in independence standards: IESBA, SEC, and PCAOB requirements.
• Proven experience with audit and control review processes and quality management frameworks.
• Strong project management skills — ability to manage multiple priorities, organize complex initiatives, and deliver results.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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