Your Newpany Our client is a large,plex, asset-intensive organization undergoing a significant period of transformation and modernization.

Operating within a highly regulated environment, the organization is focused on strengtheningernance, risk management, operational effectiveness, and long-term strategic performance.

As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking an aplished audit executive to lead and modernize the Internal Audit function, providing independent assurance and strategic insight to senior leadership and the Board.

Your New Role Reporting functionally to the Auditmittee of the Board and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Internal Audit serves as the organization''s Chief Audit Executive.

Leading a team of seven audit professionals, you will be responsible for the overall strategy, performance, and ongoing development of the Internal Audit function.

You will oversee the creation and execution of a risk-based audit plan while providing independent assurance across financial, operational, technology,pliance, and enterprise risk areas.

This role offers extensive exposure to executive leadership, Board members, and key stakeholders across the organization.

Beyond traditional assurance activities, you will play a critical role in helping the organization modernize its approach to risk management and internal audit by leveraging data analytics, technology, automation, and continuous improvement practices.A key focus of this position is driving the evolution of the Internal Audit function into a forward-looking, business-focused advisory capability that provides meaningful insight into strategic risks, organizational transformation initiatives,ernance processes,



and operational performance.

Additional responsibilities include: Developing and delivering a risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with enterprise priorities Providing assurance overernance, risk management, internal controls, ICFR, and emerging risk areas Presenting audit results, key themes, and risk insights to Executive Leadership and the Auditmittee Overseeing the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) and ensuring conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards Advancing the use of data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing techniques Coordinating with risk,pliance, and external assurance providers to deliver an integrated assurance model Building and developing a high-performing audit team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement What You''ll Need to Succeed To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess: CPA designation (required) CIA designation or equivalent audit certification considered a strong asset 10+ years of progressive Internal Audit experience across financial, operational, and technology environments 5+ years of leadership experience managing audit functions and teams Demonstrated experience presenting to Boards, Auditmittees, and senior executives Experience developing and executing risk-based audit strategies Solid knowledge ofernance, enterprise risk management,



internal controls, and assurance frameworks Experience with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), QAIP, and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) A strong financial and operational audit background with a solid understanding of IT risks and controls Experience modernizing audit functions, implementing leading practices, and driving change initiatives Exceptionalmunication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills Experience within large,plex, regulated, infrastructure, public sector, industrial, or other capital-intensive environments is highly advantageous Most importantly, you are a transformational leader who sees Internal Audit as more than apliance function.

You understand how to provide strategic risk insight, challenge traditional thinking, and help organizations make better business decisions while maintaining independence and objectivity.

What You''ll Get in Return This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the executive and Board level within a highly respected organization undergoing significant transformation.

Thepensation package includes: Base salary of $170,000 - $210,000 Annual performance bonus target of 25% Long-Term Incentive Plan target of 15% Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer matching contributions 100% employer-paid benefit premiums Coverage for eligible dependents at no additional cost Four weeks of vacation Three additional personal days annually Hybrid work flexibility including remote work opportunities Employee assistance and wellness programs The opportunity to lead the modernization of a criticalernance and assurance function What You Need to Do Now

📌 Director, Internal Audit (Toronto)
🏢 Hays
📍 Toronto