Senior Corporate Auditor

About the Company

Our client is a large, publicly traded North American organization experiencing significant growth through both organic expansion and acquisitions. They are seeking a Senior Corporate Auditor to join their expanding Internal Audit team and help strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control processes across a diverse portfolio of businesses.

This is a highly visible role that offers exposure to senior leadership, operational stakeholders, and strategic initiatives across the organization. The successful candidate will partner with business leaders to drive continuous improvement and add tangible value beyond traditional audit activities.

Why Work Here?

- Join a growing organization with significant opportunities for internal career progression.
- Exposure to senior leadership and a broad range of business operations across North America.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that encourages ownership and independent thinking.
- Opportunity to work on operational, financial, compliance, and special project audits.
- Competitive compensation package including bonus, comprehensive benefits, pension plan, professional development support, and employee share purchase opportunities.
- Strong commitment to training, continuous learning, and professional certification support.
- Travel rewards and loyalty benefits retained for business travel.
- Excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a large and expanding organization.

About the Opportunity Internal Audit & Business Reviews

- Independently plan and execute financial and operational audits from start to finish.
- Conduct risk assessments, select audit samples, review supporting documentation, and perform detailed testing procedures.
- Lead interviews with process owners and management teams to gain an understanding of business processes and controls.
- Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Perform follow-up reviews to ensure agreed-upon action plans have been implemented.





Internal Controls & Governance

- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across business operations.
- Identify control deficiencies and provide practical recommendations to strengthen processes and mitigate risk.
- Support policy and procedure development initiatives.
- Evaluate compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with developing the annual internal audit plan and preparing audit committee reporting materials.

Operational Improvement & Advisory

- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency gains.
- Document business processes and recommend best practices that can be implemented across the organization.
- Provide guidance and training to business units on internal controls, risk management, and accounting matters.
- Support management with advisory projects and process improvement initiatives.

Financial & Special Projects

- Participate in acquisition-related reviews, including opening balance sheet audits, risk assessments, and integration support.
- Assist with inventory observations, reconciliation activities, and reporting.
- Support external audit requirements as needed.
- Participate in special projects including operational reviews, investigations, fraud-related matters, and other strategic initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvements within the Internal Audit function.

Risk Management & Data Analytics

- Evaluate operational, financial, and technology-related risks.
- Assess information systems controls and data integrity processes.
- Utilize data analysis techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and identify trends or anomalies.




- Support ongoing enterprise risk assessment activities.

About You

- CPA designation or CPA candidate nearing completion (CFE completed and practical experience requirements substantially completed).
- 2+ years of audit experience gained in public practice, industry, or a combination of both.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and audit procedures.
- Knowledge of COSO and corporate governance frameworks considered an asset.
- Experience performing operational, financial, or internal audits.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex business situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Comfortable interacting with senior leaders and business stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with data analytics tools is considered an asset.
- Manufacturing, inventory, distribution, or operational audit exposure is considered an asset.
- Pursuing or holding certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CFE is considered an asset.
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Canada and the United States approximately 10% to 15% annually.
- Must be comfortable conducting audits within operational and manufacturing environments.

Salary Range $95,000 - $120,000/year plus bonus

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within Canada and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this prospect. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

📌 Senior Corporate Auditor (Richmond)
🏢 Vaco by Highspring
📍 Richmond