Senior Advisor, Internal Controls

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth.

Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge? We are looking for a Senior Advisor, Internal Controls. Please note that the candidate may be based in one of our 3 offices: Montreal, Toronto or Ottawa.

The role
As part of a growing and fast-paced finance function, the
Senior Advisor, Internal Controls
will play a key role in strengthening financial governance, control design, and compliance frameworks within the organization. This is a hands-on yet strategic role, responsible for advancing internal controls maturity, supporting multiple audit stakeholders, and ensuring that evolving business operations remain compliant, efficient, and well-documented.

The Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting and operational processes, ensuring alignment with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and test control effectiveness, identify weaknesses, and implement remediation plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal, external, and special auditors, coordinating audit requests and ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Manage relationships with third-party consultants supporting control documentation and assessment work.
• Maintain and update process flowcharts, control matrices, and related documentation as processes evolve.
• Develop and execute a monitoring and testing program to assess the ongoing effectiveness of controls.
• Collaborate with business and finance leaders to draft, update & monitor financial policies, directives, and procedures.
• Support ad hoc financial reporting and other finance-related initiatives as part of the broader Finance team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining processes and strengthening internal control frameworks across the organization.

The Requirements

• CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance, ideally within a public accounting firm or large corporate environment.
• Proven experience designing and implementing control frameworks (e.g., SOX, NI 52-109, COSO).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting processes and risk management principles.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Why join our innovative team?

• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• An incentive compensation program.
• Flexible hybrid work mode.
• A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• A unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Canada.

We work to create high-performance, diversified teams
At Alto, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of their identity, origin or situation, to apply.

Please let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any adjustments confidential.

Please note that we will communicate only with those candidates whose applications are selected for further consideration. To find out more about the entire project, visit Alto - Home.