Financeit
Finance / FinServ
Director,InternalControls
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“Director, Internal Controls at Financeit. Skills: internal control framework establishment and evolution, control gap remediation, risk-based control testing and monitoring program development and execution, periodic risk assessments, process optimization and automation. 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, partneri”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure key risks are managed through practical, scalable controls; Embed controls into day to day operations; Ensure control coverage remains appropriate as the business grows; Streamline control activities and reduce manual effort through automation or process design
Industry & Context.
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance rigor with practicality, focusing on what matters most for the business
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or 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
Nice to Have
Experience in financial services is an asset, Background in public accounting is an asset
What You'll Do.
Establish and evolve the company’s internal control framework
defining standards for control design
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
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
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
and leadership regarding control health
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure key risks are managed through practical, scalable controls; Partner with process owners across the business to design and implement sustainable controls; Proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Full Job Description
**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 testin
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