Manager, Portfolio Management, Risk, Insurance & SOX

Job Description

Manager, Portfolio Management, Risk, Insurance & SOX

About the Role

Reporting to the Vice President, Portfolio Management, the Manager, Portfolio Management, Risk, Insurance & SOX will work with the North American operating businesses to assess, understand, and mitigate key business risks.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate with and support our in-house team, various portfolio company teams and service providers

Lead SOX engagements based in North America and review working papers in accordance with SOX and audit standards and internal audit procedures

Planning and supervising testing for assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including coordinating work with the internal SOX Compliance team, internal stakeholders, external auditors and other third parties

Support and collaborate with stakeholders across various operating businesses to ensure the SOX program is being executed in accordance with the company’s plan

Evaluate severity of deficiencies, identify root causes and develop clear, concise, practical recommendations and ensure timely remediation

Review and update internal controls documentation as needed (risk-control matrices, narratives, flowcharts, and testing plans)

Provide training and coaching for the internal SOX Compliance team

Assist with monitoring and supporting the optimization of critical business processes and procedures

Provide advice and recommendations as necessary to strengthen and optimize internal controls.

Support new acquisitions through identifying gaps, implementing control frameworks and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls

Where appropriate, provide necessary training on key PCAOB requirements to enhance the SOX Program

Assist with due diligence on acquisitions and with onboarding new businesses

Knowledge and Experience Required

Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and leading SOX programs or management testing engagements; Big 4 or Asset Management experience is an asset

Experience managing business processes testing with a good understanding of ITGC’s and application controls

Experience working in a business advisory role with publicly listed companies across different countries

Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Strong influencing skills : ability to present points of view effectively and gain support for their position, balancing technical and business considerations

Ability to identify risks and recommend cost-effective internal controls

Experience working with growing organizations with changing needs and multiple complex business transactions

Able to work and travel between Canada and US ( 15-20% travel)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), Accounting and Auditing designations (CPA, CA, CIA or equivalent), with at least 5-8 years of supervisory experience in accounting, integrated auditing, internal controls and / or financial processes and reporting

Knowledge of data-based auditing techniques (including use of CAATs and sampling methods)

Knowledge of US GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ), SOX regulatory requirements is an asset

Experience leading and managing teams (minimum 2- 3 direct reports)

Demonstrated and proven project management or coordination skills

Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability

Demonstrated and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.

Experience working with insurance organizations is considered an asset