Senior Manager Global Internal Audit and Internal Controls

JOIN OUR TEAM!

• Coordinate annual ICOFR scoping, planning, and risk assessment activities, and support program governance.
• Oversee and review assessments of control design and operating effectiveness in accordance with audit methodology and professional standards.
• Partner with IT Audit and technology stakeholders to align technology control coverage with ICOFR requirements, including ITGCs, automated controls, interfaces, and key reports.
• Serve as a key liaison for external auditor testing activities and support efficient coordination of reliance, testing and review activities.

• Review testing documentation for quality and completeness.
• Communicate testing results and facilitate agreement of remediation plans with control owners.
• Facilitate the evaluation, classification, and aggregation of control deficiencies.
• Validate remediation of ICOFR control deficiencies.
• Support quarterly and annual CEO/CFO certification and disclosure control processes.

• Prepare and communicate ICOFR results, remediation status, and key control issues to management and the steering committee.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and operations to strengthen the control environment and support effective risk management.
• Support the development of reporting materials for executive management and the Audit Committee.

• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and maturity of ICOFR processes and controls.
• Monitor emerging regulatory, accounting, and governance developments and assess their potential impact on the ICOFR program.
• Support assessments of ICOFR impacts arising from acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support control optimization and rationalization initiatives identified through ongoing ICOFR activities.
• Participate in Internal Audit transformation initiatives, including automation, AI-enabled testing, analytics, and continuous monitoring enhancement.

• Support the execution of selected risk-based audits and advisory engagements as part of the annual audit plan.
• Ensure audit conclusions are supported by evidence and recommendations are practical, risk-based, and supported by agreed-upon action plans.
• Review audit workpapers and reports, facilitate discussion with management regarding results, and support the development of remediation plans.
• Assess implementation of agreed action plans from audits, advisory engagements, and targeted reviews.

• Contribute to Internal Audit strategy, methodology, and transformation.Coach and develop team members to strengthen performance, professional growth, and succession readiness.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships that promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Promote risk and control awareness through stakeholder engagement and training activities. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We want you to join our team! Here's what we're looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business or a related field; CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent professional designation required.undefined

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, ICOFR/SOX compliance or external audit, including 3+ years leading teams, projects, and complex compliance programs.
• Experience leading or managing SOX/ICOFR compliance programs within a large publicly listed organization or Big 4 public-company assurance practice
• Experience supporting public-company reporting, ICOFR/SOX compliance programs and multinational operating environments.
• Experience coordinating external auditor reliance strategies, control deficiency assessments, and remediation activities.Experience administering and utilizing GRC platforms and audit management technologies to support compliance, testing, and reporting activities (e.g., Optro, Workiva, or similar).
• Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, and visualization tools to enhance controls testing, monitoring, and audit effectiveness such as Power BI or Tableau or similar tools is preferred.Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, engagement, talent development, performance management, and succession planning.Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple countries, functions, and business units.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, executive presentations, training, and influencing global process owners and senior leaders.Strategic, agile, and self-directed leader with strong organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic global environment.
• Strong relationship management, negotiation, diplomacy, and conflict-resolution skills.Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on simplifying processes and enhancing reporting.
• Eager to learn, develop and expand finance and business partnering capabilities 

Bilingualism required (Advanced French and English) both spoken and written, as the person will be required to work and communicate regularly in English while performing the tasks outlined above. Specifically, the role requires collaboration with global teams.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK HERE:

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, we believe that our team members are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you're not just getting a job – you're becoming part of a vibrant community where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your contributions make a real difference. Here's why you'll love working with us

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Couche-Tard / Circle K valorise la diversité et de l’inclusion et vise à créer un milieu de travail sain, accessible et gratifiant qui met en valeur la contribution unique de nos employés au succès de notre entreprise. En tant qu'employeur qui s'engage à respecter l'équité en matière d'emploi, nous encourageons les candidatures les plus diverses afin de pouvoir nous doter d’un effectif varié et représentatif de nos clients et des communautés que l’on sert. Des accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection.