GFL is looking to hire a Senior Manager of Internal Audit & Compliance based out of their Vaughan Corporate Office. This position will primarily be responsible for successfully executing the SOX/Bill 198 Program. Reporting directly to the VP, the successful candidate will assist GFL in strengthening their governance, risk management, internal controls, improving their business operations and reducing corporate wide costs.
The successful candidate must have strong communication skills, oral and written, with the ability to lead a team and build strong relationships across a high growth environment. Candidate must be analytical and possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills. The candidate must also have in-depth knowledge and experience operating in a Sarbanes-Oxley environment.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR….

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, and efficient professional with an advanced knowledge of internal control and internal audit methodologies and principles. The dynamic “hands-on” individual will be self-driven, successfully deploy leading practices and use of control frameworks to develop a top-notch risk-based program that supports GFL’s compliance with SOX and Bill 198 regulations. The candidate will have strong team and project management skills and ensure the quality of the team’s work on every project.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• University degree and professional accounting designation required (CPA or equivalent)
• Minimum 10 years SOX/Bill 198 experience in a large organization
• Minimum 10 years accounting, finance, and internal audit experience
• Strong technical IFRS accounting and audit knowledge with exposure to US GAAP
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical experience with finance and internal controls background
• Ability to identify risks and recommend cost-effective internal controls
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Great Plains, Cognos, Trux or Tower systems and processes would be an asset
• Waste Management Industry knowledge would also be an asset
• Authorized to work and travel as required in Canada and US (15-20% travel)
  

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs

Specifically, this “hands-on” senior level internal audit and compliance role will be responsible for:

• Planning, documenting, testing, assessing, reviewing, and reporting on the company’s internal controls over financial reporting that has implemented to comply with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Bill 198 Regulations
• Providing advisory services, conducting investigations, and delivering assigned ad hoc projects
• Ensuring quality work and reporting in accordance with established professional standards and documented methodologies
• Effective communication across all levels within the company
• Developing and providing education on the internal control policies and best practices
• Providing support to the business to ensure consistency with accounting policies and IFRS
• Liaise with external auditors to support internal controls and SOX assessments and to discuss any internal audit findings
• Recruiting and successfully managing a team of internal audit and compliance professionals
• As required, developing, executing, and successfully managing the internal audit program, projects, and plans (e.g., risk assessments, audit planning, identifying findings and providing insightful and value-added recommendations)