Director, Internal Controls

Who we are:

Financeit is a point-of-sale financing provider serving some of the largest home improvement and retail organizations in Canada. 

Our platform helps businesses close more sales by offering customers affordable monthly payment options for their next big home improvement, vehicle or retail purchase. 

We are small enough that you can make an impact within the company and large enough to make an impact in the market.

Financeit is a company where collaboration, inclusivity, fairness, and respect aren’t just ideas that get talked about, but are part of who we are. If such a workplace intrigues you, we hope you’ll join us.

About the role:

Financeit is seeking a highly motivated internal controls leader to play a pivotal role in the company. Reporting to the VP Finance, you will be instrumental in building, implementing, and continuously improving our internal control environment. This is a high impact role in a growing company where you will partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure key risks are managed through practical, scalable controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader to embed controls into day to day operations - not just documenting them.

What you'll be doing:

• Establish and evolve the company’s internal control framework, defining standards for control design, documentation, evidence and ownership across key business processes.
• Lead the remediation of control gaps identified, partnering with the business to design and implement practical controls.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business and leaders on control and risk matters, helping teams understand what controls are needed as processes, systems and risks evolve.
• Partner with process owners across the business to design and implement sustainable controls, ensuring they are clearly defined, appropriately documented, and effectively embedded within day to day operations.
• Develop, implement and execute a risk-based control testing and monitoring program focused on key financial and operational risks.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify emerging risks and ensure control coverage remains appropriate as the business grows.
• Drive optimization, process improvements and automation, identifying opportunities to streamline control activities and reduce manual effort through automation or process design.
• Provide strategic reporting to the VP Finance, CFO, and leadership regarding control health, key risks, and remediation status.
• Support external audit and assurance activities by helping to ensure controls are appropriately documented, executed and supported by sufficient evidence.
• Support or lead ad hoc finance initiatives and special projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation is required.
• 8-12+ years of progressive experience in internal controls or internal audit.
• Proven track record of building or improving control environments in dynamic, high-growth, or private company environments.
• Deep knowledge of control frameworks and concepts, including risk assessment, RCMs, and control testing.
• Experience working with IT general controls, application controls and system-enabled controls.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance rigor with practicality, focusing on what matters most for the business.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in financial services is an asset.
• Background in public accounting is an asset.

Benefits

Winner of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, twice. We offer more than just the basics, take advantage of:

• An award-winning culture with a collaborative & inclusive team.
• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus:
• Annual Base Salary: $150,000 - $165,000
• Annual Bonus: 30%
• Committed to flexible work arrangements, offering hybrid workplace options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage + Lifestyle Account.
• RRSP Matching and Parental Leave Top UP Program.
• In office massage, meditation & workout sessions.
• Virtual events such as Lunch & Learns, company parties, fun team activities and charity initiatives.
• Career learning and development programs.

Next Steps:

If what you just read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you become selected for a phone interview.

Financeit is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.