Senior Manager, Internal Controls and Financial Governance

Job Type:  Permanent  
Work Model:  Hybrid  
Reference code: 135004
Primary Location:  Toronto, ON
All Available Locations:  Toronto, ON

 

Our Purpose

 

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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What will your typical day look like?

The Senior Manager, Internal Controls and Financial Governance provides firm-wide oversight of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program, promotes a strong controls culture, and drives continuous improvement across Finance. Working closely with Finance leadership, auditors, and business stakeholders, this role strengthens governance, manages risks, oversees audit readiness and remediation activities, and supports the effective adoption of technology and AI-enabled solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

ICFR Governance and Program Maturity

• Lead and enhance the firm's ICFR program and annual control plan.
• Partner with Finance, auditors, and business leaders to strengthen controls and governance.
• Facilitate training, governance forums, and best-practice sharing.
• Provide leadership with insights on emerging risks and control enhancements.

 

Controls Assurance and Remediation

• Oversee audit readiness, control testing, and documentation quality.
• Coordinate with auditors and process owners to address findings and implement sustainable remediation.
• Monitor remediation progress and identify trends to improve control effectiveness.
• Report on control performance, risks, and program maturity.

 

Risk Management and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct risk assessments for financial processes, systems, and technology initiatives, including AI.
• Identify control gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Lead or support Finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to Finance leadership on emerging risks and governance opportunities.

 

Finance Technology Governance

• Establish governance frameworks for Finance systems and applications.
• Develop policies, standards, and procedures supporting compliance and controls.
• Promote responsible adoption of AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure appropriate controls are embedded within Finance processes and technology solutions.

About the team

The Internal Controls team is part of Deloitte's Finance organization and plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the firm's financial reporting and control environment. The team provides oversight of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework, leads risk assessment activities, monitors control effectiveness, and drives remediation efforts to address emerging risks and control gaps. Through close collaboration with Finance leadership, business stakeholders, and assurance teams, the group helps strengthen governance, promote accountability, and support continuous improvement across the firm's financial and operational processes.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You are someone with these required skills: 

 

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business, or a related discipline. 
• Professional designation such as CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA preferred. 
• Advanced training or certifications in risk management, internal audit, IT controls, governance, or related disciplines are considered an asset.8+ years of progressive experience in Internal Controls over Financial
• Reporting (ICFR), Internal Audit, Risk Management or related governance and assurance functions.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-wide control frameworks, assurance activities, and remediation initiatives, with the ability to enhance control maturity and strengthen the overall control environment. 
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and governance practices, including COSO, COBIT, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) methodologies. 
• Demonstrated ability to assess emerging financial, operational, and technology-related risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. 
• Experience working with auditors, Finance leadership, executive stakeholders, and business process owners, with strong communication, presentation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Experience leading teams, managing cross-functional initiatives, and driving continuous improvement, automation, and transformation programs. Project management experience is considered a strong asset. 
• Knowledge of Finance systems, ERP environments, and technology governance practices, with a strong interest in leveraging AI, analytics, automation to improve control effectiveness and operational efficiency. 
• Experience developing strategic roadmaps and implementing initiatives that strengthen controls, enhance governance, and improve business processes.

 

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

 

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

 

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We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

 

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan ,  Reconciliation Action Plan and the  BlackNorth Initiative .

 

We encourage you to connect with us at  View email address on careers.deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or  View email address on careers.deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

 

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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