Job Description

As a result of significant growth, \xe2\x80\x9cGREEN FOR LIFE\xe2\x80\x9d (GFL) will be expanding their team of professional internal auditors by hiring a Director of Internal Audit & Compliance based out of their Vaughan Corporate Office. This position will be responsible for successfully executing on both the SOX/Bill 198 and Internal Audit Programs and Plans. Reporting directly to the VP, the successful candidate will assist GFL in strengthening their governance, risk management, internal controls, improving their business operations and reducing corporate wide costs.

The successful candidate must have strong communication skills, oral and written, with the ability to lead a team and build strong relationships across a high growth environment. Candidate must be analytical and possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills. The candidate must also have in-depth knowledge and experience operating in a Sarbanes-Oxley environment.

Description of Responsibilities

Specifically, this \xe2\x80\x9chands on\xe2\x80\x9d senior level internal audit role will be responsible for:
Planning, documenting, testing, assessing, reviewing and reporting on the company\xe2\x80\x99s internal controls over financial reporting that has been developed to comply with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Bill 198 Regulations
Developing, executing and successfully managing internal audit projects and plans (e.g. risk assessments, identifying findings and providing insightful and value-added recommendations)
Providing advisory services, conducting investigations and delivering assigned ad hoc projects
Assisting with the development of enterprise risk management program
Ensuring quality work and reporting in accordance with established professional standards and documented methodologies
Effective communication and education of the internal control policies
Providing support to the business to ensure consistency with accounting policies and IFRS
Liaise with external auditors to support internal controls and SOX assessments and to discuss any internal audit issues
Recruiting and successfully managing a team of internal audit professionals

Who we are looking for\xe2\x80\xa6..
We are looking for an experienced, energetic and efficient professional with an advanced knowledge of Internal audit and internal control methodologies and principles. The dynamic individual will be self-driven, successfully deploy leading practices and use of control frameworks to develop top-notch risk-based audit programs and efficient ICFR SOX Compliance. The candidate will have strong team management skills and ensure the quality of the team\xe2\x80\x99s work on every project.

Qualifications & Requirements
University degree and professional accounting designation required (CPA or equivalent)
Minimum 10 years accounting, finance and internal audit experience
Minimum 10 years SOX/Bill 198 experience in a large organization
Strong technical IFRS accounting and audit knowledge with exposure to US GAAP
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical experience with finance and internal controls background
Ability to identify risks and recommend cost-effective internal controls
Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Great Plains, Cognos, Trux or Tower systems and processes would be an asset
Waste Management Industry knowledge would also be an asset
Authorized to work and travel as required in Canada and US (15-25% travel)

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.