Manager, Internal Control (Finance) - Hybrid

Position Title :

Manager, Internal Control (Finance) - Hybrid

Status of Employment :

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement :

English, French

Language Skills :

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Work at CBC / Radio-Canada

At CBC / Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date :

2024-07-02 11 : 59 PM

The Manager, Internal Control will be either responsible for the management and oversight of the Corporation’s ICFR program (Internal controls over financial reporting), IT General Controls (ITGC’s) or be a key subject matter expert / advisor on large scale corporate strategic projects.

In these capacities, you will provide independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls either covered by the ICFR program, IT General Controls (ITGC’s) or other assurance programs or operational controls.

In addition, you will be responsible for highly confidential and sensitive matters concerning monitoring, tracking and escalation deficiencies identified within key business processes.

As an expert on internal control, you will support and provide guidance to all of CBC’s business areas and support functions in their ongoing activities and transformations.

This means providing opinions and advice to Senior Management and staff in the Networks, Regions and Corporate Office in the areas of Governance, Risks and Internal Control.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Control, you will act as a key contact and develop cross-function relationships with specific business and support areas.

You may also be responsible for managing other internal control team members and some contractors as needed. As a CPA training office, you will participate in and support the development of your colleagues who are pursuing their CPA certification.

This is a contract opportunity for a period of 22 months.

Tasks :

Lead a highly responsive team to plan for, test and report on ICFR or ITGCs. This may includes :

executing the annual risk assessment,

ensuring that appropriate financial risks and keys controls are identified and tested in terms of design and effectiveness,

testing new and / or complex controls,

communicating findings clearly and timely,

ensuring adequate program documentation

Work closely with the business, at all levels of the corporation, to assess their risks and controls, to periodically review their deficiencies and action plans and to prepare and communicate their annual report to share the overall conclusion of their business cycles.

Support the entity-level control program by implementing and maintaining the risk and controls matrix, executing or supervising key controls testing and providing a final report.

This program will be based on a maturity model.

Support the Fraud Risk Assessment program by maintaining an inventory of risk scenarios and their risk level and ensure through testing and documentation that an adequate risk response is applied to each scenario.

Provide appropriate and timely reporting.

Support compliance to financial policies pertaining to accounting principles and internal controls

Manage the GRC program within our financial system to ensure segregation of duties and sensitive accesses are appropriate.

Work closely with the business to address and resolve any issues.

Ensure that projects run smoothly in a timely and cost effective manner and meets the program goals

Maintain high expectation / emphasis over internal controls by proactively finding creative solutions to optimize and standardize controls and adopt best practices to facilitate a strong internal control environment.

This may also mean creating tools and offering training.

As a subject matter expert (SME) and the internal control lead in various transformation projects throughout the corporation, advises the working groups and project managers on how to improve the environment of governance, risks and internal control.

Reviews current state processes and evaluates future state processes. Provides advice on control design, management monitoring controls and reporting mechanisms.

Requirements

Professional accounting designation CPA

Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Commerce or a related field with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in Finance / Audit related positions.

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Extensive knowledge in internal audit and information and system audit (IT) (CIA, CISA or equivalent designations are an asset)

Extensive knowledge of risk management and internal control frameworks such as Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), COSO, COBIT and the IIA’s Professional Practices Framework, including controls auditing techniques, risk assessment methodologies and best practices.

Must possess knowledge and experience in allareas of financial reporting and accounting, IFRS standards.

Experience working with GRC modules is an asset.

Broad knowledge and experience working with computer software systems (specifically Google suite and Microsoft Office, TeamMate) is an asset

Knowledge of CBC systems, policies and processes is an asset.

Management skills and experience to lead a team.

Bilingualism (English and French)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CBC / Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country.

That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster.

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Primary Location :

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings : Work Schedule :

Work Schedule : Full time

Full time