Manager, Internal Controls

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Develop and manage Wealthsimple’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) program.

• Design internal controls for existing processes and create control frameworks for new products.

• Oversee control framework documentation, lead testing efforts, and collaborate with control owners in Finance, Operations, and Engineering.

• Establish the ICFR program in partnership with external advisors.

• Keep process narratives, RCMs, flowcharts, and testing procedures up to date.

• Organize and manage walkthroughs and testing in accordance with the annual ICFR plan.

• Assist control owners in addressing and correcting deficiencies.

• Act as the main liaison for external auditors, coordinating evidence requests, walkthroughs, and remediation efforts.

• Manage control testing for financial reporting audits, SOC 1 audits, and various other audits.

• Evaluate the effects of business decisions on financial processes, Operations, and Engineering.

• Collaborate with Technology to create controls documentation and innovative solutions, including AI-enabled tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in internal controls or auditing.

• Practical ICFR experience in compliance with SOX or CSOX.

• Familiarity with COSO 2013 framework.

• CPA designation or equivalent qualification.

• Experience in a SOX or CSOX control environment within a public company.

• Practical experience utilizing technology, including AI tools, for documenting, testing, or automating controls.

• Strong capability to communicate the significance of a robust control environment and raise awareness.

• Enthusiasm for technology, particularly in the fintech sector.

• Inquisitive nature with the ability to investigate and resolve issues.

• Excellent communication skills, able to express complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

• Detail-oriented and methodical approach to reviewing work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and life insurance coverage.

• Long-term group savings plan with employer matching through Wealthsimple for Business.

• 20 vacation days annually.

• 4 wellness days each year.

• Unlimited sick and mental health days annually.*

• Opportunity to work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year.*

• Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS.

• Equity compensation for full-time employees.

• AI Notetaker for interview recording and transcription, with the choice to opt out without affecting candidacy.