A family-owned, premier manufacturer of paving stones and retaining walls is looking to add an Internal Audit Manager to their team!
The Role
As the Internal Audit Manager, you will be responsible for leading risk-based audits and advisory projects, overseeing Canadian and US tax compliance and reporting, and improving business processes and strengthening internal controls.
You Will
- Plan and manage audits across Canadian and U.S. business units, defining audit objectives and scope and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls and operational processes.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of Canadian and U.S. business units and their operational procedures to support enterprise risk assessments and identify risks that could affect operational performance and reporting reliability.
- Evaluate and strengthen internal processes by providing management with objective, risk-based advice and recommending strategies to mitigate identified risks.
- Leverage data analytics and applications to improve audit efficiency, and maintain current knowledge of changes in business processes, systems, and applications.
- Manage Canadian income tax reporting by collaborating with external accounting firm to prepare and file the T2 returns and supporting schedules.
- Manage U.S. tax reporting in collaboration with external accounting firm by collecting and preparing supporting schedules from business units to ensure the accurate filing of Form 1120 and applicable state income tax returns.
- Oversee quarterly and annual tax payments, tax provision reporting, consolidated financial statement tax disclosures, and surplus calculations.
- Manage annual non-resident tax reporting, including the preparation and filing of Form 1042, T5 slips, and NR4 slips.
- Manage external tax audits and information requests, serving as a primary liaison with business units, external advisers and tax authorities.
You Have
- 4+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, assurance, corporate tax, or a related finance discipline; experience spanning both audit and tax is preferred.
- A university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline
- Professional accounting designation
- Working knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, financial reporting, and Canadian corporate tax compliance; U.S. and cross-border exposure is an asset.
You Are
- Able to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and communicate practical recommendations to varied stakeholders
- Analytical, with strong project-management, documentation, and report-writing skills
- Able to travel to the US
