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Senior Specialist, Internal Controls

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Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX: As the Senior Specialist, Internal Controls, you will partner with cross-functional leaders to proactively identify,

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OtherInternal Controls Manager

As the Senior Specialist, Internal Controls, you will partner with cross-functional leaders to proactively identify, assess and manage risks and have the exciting opportunity to grow the Company’s inaugural Risk and Controls team. In addition to being the first point of contact with everything related to risk and controls, you will be advising the business on SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Act requirements and be the conduit between cross-functional stakeholders.

Depending on the day, you will be working on several different projects:

Advising the business on control design by striking a balance between operational concerns and compliance needs
Assisting in control certification monitoring and building out the new management SOX testing program
Partnering with the business to roll out end-to-end control processes – e.g., ideation to implementation

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

The Finance Transformation, Risk and Controls (FTRC) team partners closely with various parts of the business to initiate, manage, and provide oversight of initiatives that enable Finance to elevate and achieve its strategic goals and objectives. FTRC also serves as the conduit between different Finance teams and project teams that are external to Finance. We are a group of passionate people with a diverse set of skills and backgrounds (ex-consultants, auditors, project managers, business and implementation analysts) that allow us to initiate and deliver process and system improvements for the organization.

As a member of second-line of defense (2LoD), coordinating SOX program activities that includes walkthroughs, updating process flowcharts and management testing

Assisting with SOX scoping of new processes and subsequent design of controls and processes

Providing training and coaching to the business on SOX requirements, baseline control evidence requirements and standards

Identifying where there are gaps between current business process and expected design, leading the evaluation of ways to address those gaps

Ensuring best practices and process optimization and make sure control processes are embedded in the day-to-day and are not just “ticking the box”

Working closely with the internal and external partners to ensure planned remediations stay on track

Holding stakeholders (at all levels) accountable to committed timelines and remediation efforts

Performing design assessment of SOX-critical system and process changes to ensure that controls are built-in to the design prior to Production deployment

You have a bachelor’s degree required (Accounting / Finance preferred)

You have 4+ years in audit and/or risk and control advisory; with 2+ years being a dedicated team member as a senior/experienced associate

You have big 4 or national firm advisory experience preferred but not required

You have a strong knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles required

You have demonstrated experience as an auditor or analyst in a highly regulated SOX environment is required

You have experience reviewing, documenting and assessing controls from a third-line or second-line perspective is a must

You have experience in collaborating with both internal audit and external audit teams

You have a CPA or CIA and/or any other auditing or finance related designations

You have CISA and/or any other Information technology focused designations

You are a great communicator who can effectively build healthy and collaborative working partnerships with Finance leaders and team members and other cross-functional teams

You have experience in developing reports for analysis and decision-making, with a strong aptitude for spreadsheets and visual diagrams (e.g., flowcharts, PowerPoint presentations, etc.).

You can effectively influence actions from stakeholders at all levels.

You have a drive to learn and participate.

You are adaptable and a forward-thinker.

You have solid knowledge of ERP systems and associated business processes (e.g., order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report) – knowledge and experience in S/4 Hana is a plus.

You can step in and take charge with minimum instruction.

You can prioritize and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions.

You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity.

The salary range for this role is CAD$94,000 - CAD$124,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

 *Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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