Vice President Internal Audit (CAE)

Lakeshore Human Capital is leading the confidential search for a new Vice President, Internal Audit (Chief Audit Executive) to join our client based in the west part of the GTA. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in the office.

THE POSITION

The Vice President, Internal Audit is responsible for continuing to build the company's Internal Audit and enterprise assurance functions as the business enters a new phase of growth through multiple products and channels.

A core expectation of this role is to develop strong functional leaders, building and, at times, acquiring expertise, and in the process creating a high-performing team capable of enabling the company's growth over the long term. The role reports to the CFO and works very closely with executive leadership and other business leaders, with an important dotted-line reporting relationship to the Audit Committee.

Key Accountabilities (partial list):

·Set the strategy and operational plan for Internal Audit & Assurance, with a focus on continued maturation of process and systems, scalability, and business excellence.

·Ensure audit activities achieve a high standard and support effective Audit Committee oversight.

·Develop a dynamic, risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, regulatory, and technology areas.

·Provide independent assurance over the design and effectiveness of internal controls across all products, channels, and corporate functions.

·Provide independent oversight and assurance over regulatory frameworks across the organization.

·Assess the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and controls designed to support compliance with applicable laws and regulatory expectations.

·Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business owners, providing independent insight and constructive challenge on control and governance matters.

·Support the Audit Committee through clear, concise reporting on audit outcomes, control effectiveness, and remediation progress.

·In partnership with the CFO, contribute to the external auditor relationship, including coordination, reliance, and efficiency.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

·15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit and assurance, including senior leadership responsibility and recent experience leading, or can lead, an internal audit function.

·Experience within a publicly traded organization is beneficial with a strong preference for experience in a regulated industry.

·Deep knowledge of internal audit standards and internal control methodologies.

·Demonstrated track record as a strategic leader, with experience evolving audit and assurance functions in complex, growing organizations.

·Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive leadership and Board committees.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting, Finance, or a related field)
• Master’s Degree or equivalent is preferred.
• CPA designation and/or a CIA, CISA or CFE.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.