Internal Control Manager

**Hiring: Internal Controls Manager - Hybrid** - Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Manager of Internal Controls will work closely with the finance team to ensure compliance with an effective control environment. **Core Duties and Responsibilities**: - Our finance team operates in a flexible, team environment. Core duties and responsibilities include: - Leading the Company's Internal Controls over Financial Reporting ("ICFR") project; - Developing and monitoring progress against the annual ICFR plan; - Identifying emerging risks as a result of changes in the business, industry regulations, new key processes or adoption of new accounting standards; - Maintaining and improving the Company's documentation on key processes, control matrices and internal controls summary; - Designing and executing tests of controls, including transaction controls, non-routine controls, IT general controls and Entity-Level Controls; - Co-developing and monitoring progress on remediation plans with control owners; - Presenting findings of testing results and recommendations to control owners and management; - Supporting the Company's external audit process, including providing process narratives, risk assessments and control summaries, as well as assisting with the coordination of the external walkthroughs and control tests, where appropriate; - Facilitating a collaborative and productive working environment and communicating transparently to ensure achievement of individual and Company objectives; and - Liaising effectively with departments to ensure issues with an internal audit impact are identified and addressed on a timely basis. **Skills, Knowledge & Experience**: - CPA with a minimum of 3-5 years post-designation experience; - CIA is not required, but would be considered an asset; - Experience with leading ICFR projects either as an internal audit resource or via an external audit service provider; - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal); - Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem solving and data analysis skills; - Able to work independently and as part of a group; - Able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization; - Strong project manager with demonstrated ability to manage multiple areas, produce quality work, and meet deadlines; **What we offer**: - Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus - Paid vacation time and personal days - Health and dental benefits, as well as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Opportunity to work with engaged and professional team and colleagues - Ongoing professional development & training - Opportunities to participate in fun organization activities, such as our Holiday and Summer parties **Who we are**: - With operations in Canada and US, Insurance Supermarket Group of Companies, including Specialty Life Insurance. is one of the largest and fastest-growing independently owned Insurance Technology companies in North America. We offer comprehensive Life Insurance products that help many North Americans with their life insurance needs. Over 250,000 Canadians a year have relied on our advice, and we have provided more than 10 billion dollars in insurance coverage. - Our team of professionals has been proudly helping Canadian consumers with their life insurance needs for over 13 years. Our employees are professional, proactive, passionate, team players and persevere in the face of challenges. - We hire individuals based not only on their expertise, but also on their passion for helping others, and those who live by our core values every day. Our position will appeal to individuals who want to work for an exciting and growing organization and are mature and self-motivated - we look forward to meeting you - Specialty Life is also committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process._ - #SCAD_