Senior Financial Advisor - Internal Audit and Business Controls

51996 - Toronto - Regular Not Applicable/Optional

Hiring Salary Range: $89,250.00-115,500.00 / year

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Overview

As a Senior Financial Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving Hydro One’s Financial Controls Assurance Program, ensuring our internal control certifications and external disclosures meet the rigorous standards aligned with National Instrument (NI) 52-109 and support the ongoing improvement of our control environment.

This isn’t just about compliance - it’s about leadership, insight, and influence. You’ll collaborate across teams to uphold the integrity of our financial reporting, and help build a culture of accountability and transparency.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings hands-on experience with NI 52-109, SOX, or internal audit frameworks
• Thrives on continuous learning and professional growth
• Thinks critically and communicates with clarity and confidence
• Will make a meaningful impact in a high-stakes, high-visibility role

General Accountabilities

Reporting to the Senior Manager Internal Control Certification, the Sr. Financial Advisor will perform the following:

• Provide key support to all Lines of Business and Corporate functions for the review, design and implementation of business processes and controls.
• Provide direction and support to field and Head Office staff to ensure appropriate controls are in place and operating effectively.
• On behalf of Senior Financial leaders test financial controls across the Lines of Business.
• Review and assess the execution of internal controls; identify and follow-up on control deficiencies.
• Undertake procedures to review and report on specific internal control issues.
• Coordinate and supervise internal control documentation, reporting procedures and training for revised business processes.
• Ensure provision of quarterly internal control reports to support Letters of Disclosure and Representation,
• Monitor, assess, propose and implement opportunities for process and control improvements across Lines of Business.
• Represent the interests of the Company on relevant teams and committees related to business process and internal controls.
• Provide internal control advice and guidance across the Corporation, and support business process design as required.
• Fully support regulatory requirements and necessary information and analysis.
• Provide recommendations to improve the quality, timeliness and availability of financial related information.
• Support the broader objectives of the Internal Audit Services team

Selection Criteria

Education:

• Requires a University degree and professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) and/or a CIA (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate degree in Business Administration and/or related major is an asset.
• Requires a strong knowledge of internal control frameworks designed to effectively support disclosure requirements under National Instrument (NI) 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filing and/or Sarbanes-Oxley in a large and complex organization.

Experience:

• Experience with performing assurance work (audits/reviews), business risk assessments, and root-cause analysis is an asset.
• Understanding of the electrical utility industry and general operations is an asset.
• Understanding of Hydro One’s business model, organizational structure and electricity sector stakeholders is an asset.
• Requires organizational and project management skills to ensure timely execution of program and engagement work.
• Requires proficiency in business writing for the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Requires effective presentation skills, appropriate for senior management levels.
• Experience with SAP and other enterprise systems is an asset.
• The ability to work independently or in small teams, as assigned.
• Requires the following competencies:
  • Manages complexity;
  • Copes with ambiguity;
  • Action-oriented and resourceful;
  • Plans, prioritizes, and optimizes work;
  • Effective communication, both oral and written; and
  • Situational adaptability.
• Generally 5 years of experience is required for this role, however, candidates with fewer years of experience may be considered.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: August 31, 2026

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.