Job Description

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor who will provide value added advisory, assurance and consulting services. This will be accomplished by collaborating with various business teams to understand, analyze and resolve business process and internal control issues with the goal of achieving business center and corporate compliance to mandated standards.

Your Key Responsibilities
• Work independently with only limited direction and guidance and provides appropriate direction to other team members.
• Leading complex audits and consulting engagements from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client expectations.
• Providing guidance and project oversight to other team members, fostering quality and consistency in audit work.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify potential issues, evaluate risks, and develop solutions to address the issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Developing audit strategies and scopes for high-risk areas, applying a big-picture perspective to evaluate organizational impact.
• Identifying control gaps and process improvements, delivering actionable recommendations to management.
• Managing stakeholder relationships at all levels, including presenting findings and influencing decision-making during exit meetings.
• Establish and monitor targets for internal auditors (where applicable), ensuring both quality and productivity.
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards and maintaining high-quality documentation and reporting.
• Monitoring emerging risks and regulatory changes, advising on implications for Stantec's assurance programs.
• Driving continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function and contributing to team development.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budgets in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel: Approximately 10% domestic and international travel (1-2 weeks per trip).

Qualifications

Your Qualifications and Credentials
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE) strongly preferred - candidates without certification must begin the process within the first year.
• Excellent understanding of internal auditing standards (IPPF), COSO framework, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead projects, think strategically, and deliver results in complex environments.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Confidence in engaging with senior leadership and conveying results.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage group dynamics and resolve challenging situations.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or SOX compliance within a large, complex organization; Big 4 experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education/ designation and experience.