Job Description
Under the responsibility of the Corporate Controller
As Senior Director of Internal Control, you will be responsible for the implementation of the Control Framework (52-109) for SSENSE. This will include the design and implementation of control mechanisms, preparation of risk analyzes related to internal controls, planning and comprehensive testing of control mechanisms and evaluation, reporting and resolution of deficiencies. related to control mechanisms in order to ensure that adequate internal control mechanisms are maintained over financial reporting. The workplace for this position will be Montreal or Toronto.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that SSENSE establishes a system of sound internal control over financial reporting to ensure that it is available in a reliable and timely manner for monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Lead the design, implementation, documentation, evaluation and monitoring of the company's internal control framework, including SSENSE's internal control policies relating to critical financial processes and major risks, in the aim to provide SSENSE with adequate control mechanisms that prevent intentional and unintentional errors in the process of preparing financial information
- Lead, document and produce risk analysis reports related to material misstatements in the preparation of financial information
- Lead the internal review process and internal control compliance tests at subsidiaries
- Produce adequate and timely reports on the internal control framework and on the weaknesses of the control mechanisms to ensure appropriate communication, documentation and feedback to business partners, senior management and the audit committee
- Provide adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and remedy gaps in control mechanisms
- Develop and provide adequate training to business partners on a regular basis in order to strengthen knowledge and understanding of risks and control mechanisms, and prepare, for this purpose, documentation relating to objectives, approach and methodology of internal control
- Actively seek to standardize and automate processes through the efficient use of financial systems
- Apply and implement market best practices to manage internal controls over financial reporting, and deploy innovative technology solutions where possible to continuously enhance and improve design and performance '' operational effectiveness of control mechanisms, documentation, and analysis and review procedures
- Actively participate in external audits to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit results
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics or finance
- Relevant professional certification an asset
- A minimum of seven years of experience in a similar position in a multinational company or providing similar services across the big four financial audit groups (Big 4)
- Solid experience and great interest in the contribution of technology and financial systems to the effectiveness and efficiency of internal control mechanisms
- Experience working in the digital commerce industry an asset
- Excellent understanding and experience with internal control frameworks including COSO
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in both French and English
- Ability to travel for business
Skills
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify, assess and address risk, its importance and interdependencies, and translate this into impact analysis for financial reporting and recommendations for improvements
- Excellent communication skills to present internal control and risk issues in a comprehensible manner in various forums and at various levels of the company, with the level of detail appropriate for the target audience
- Ability to work in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Aspiration to continuous improvement and optimization
- Ability to remain diplomatic while being perseverant in the implementation of control mechanisms in a corporate environment
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently using adequate recommendations and guidelines
- Ability to act independently, motivation and ability to motivate others
- Excellent project management skills