Manager SOX & Internal Audit (Contract)

Duration: 6-12 months

Location: Hybrid Toronto

Overview

Our client, a high‑growth public company (NASDAQ / TSX) is seeking an experienced Manager SOX & Audit Leader for a 6-12 month contract.

The successful candidate must have deep experience with SOX / NI 52‑109 programs, ideally in a high growth, fast-paced environment.

This is a hands‑on audit role requiring deep technical knowledge, credible challenge and the ability to design, implement, and operationalize compliant controls in a fast‑moving organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Stand up SOX and NI 52‑109 compliance
• Design and implement the full control framework (risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing, remediation)
• Work closely with the CFO, Audit Committee, external auditors, and internal stakeholders
• Build and document key processes, controls, narratives, and RCMs aligned to COSO
• Identify control gaps and lead remediation efforts under tight timelines
• Provide executive‑level guidance and decision support on SOX, audit readiness, and regulatory expectations

Required Experience

• Big 4 Manager+ with 5+ years of experience, or a Manager-level professional from a large multinational organization with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Direct, hands‑on experience with SOX / NI 52‑109
• Demonstrated experience leading SOX implementations, not stepping into an existing framework
• Strong knowledge of COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework
• Proven ability to operate in lean, evolving environments with limited structure
• Comfortable being both strategic and execution‑oriented

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