Lead Auditor, Internal Compliance

2 weeks ago


Ontario, California, United States GFL Environmental Full time
Lead Auditor, Internal Compliance

GFL Environmental is seeking a Lead Auditor for our Internal Compliance division. This role will be based in our Vaughan office and is pivotal in guiding a skilled team of professionals, empowering them to reach their utmost potential while effectively implementing the Operational Audit Programs and Strategies.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Internal Audit and Compliance, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing internal controls, optimizing business processes, and minimizing overall corporate expenses.

The successful applicant must possess exceptional communication and relationship-building capabilities, as this position requires interaction across all organizational levels, including senior executive management.


Key Responsibilities:


Collaborate closely with the Senior Director and Vice President, along with the entire Internal Audit Team, to successfully execute the internal audit strategy, including annual planning and risk assessments.


Assist in the planning, execution, assignment, and oversight of daily activities and tasks of fellow auditors, ensuring thorough review procedures on audit deliverables.

Review all operational audit reports for accuracy and completeness, confirming the presence of appropriate audit evidence.


Provide advisory services, conduct investigations, and manage other special projects as needed.


Offer guidance, leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to ensure that operational results and professional growth objectives are met for the entire team.


Advise senior leadership on emerging trends and issues to facilitate meaningful improvements and added value.


Identify, mitigate, and report on risk issues in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring proper escalation processes are adhered to; escalate non-standard issues to relevant stakeholders and audit management as necessary.


Contribute to the formulation of the annual plan for the risk assessment process while leading audit engagement activities to ensure comprehensive risk coverage.


Lead initiatives by providing recommendations and decision support to leadership, while overseeing the facilitation and implementation of internal audit remediation plans to address performance, risk, and governance challenges.

Collaborate with the SOX team as required.


Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team regarding portfolio and financial management, leveraging deep industry and enterprise knowledge.


Foster a positive and inclusive work environment where team members feel comfortable sharing challenges, ensuring equal opportunities, and motivating them to achieve shared goals.


Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and company policies, procedures, and directives from supervisors.

Develop strong professional relationships within the audit team and promote collaboration across all business units.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:
A university degree and a professional accounting designation are preferred.

Over 10 years of managerial or related experience in an internal audit function or professional services firm.

Experience in Risk Assessment, Internal Audit, Operational Audits, and annual Internal Audit planning.

A Certified Internal Auditor designation is preferred, while an accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) is advantageous.

A valid driver's license for travel within Canada and the US is required.

Experience in internal auditing within a large organization.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with teams, recognizing and valuing the contributions of others.

Strategic, critical judgment, and analytical thinking skills.

Strong analytical experience in finance and internal controls.

Ability to identify risks and recommend effective internal controls.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Familiarity with Workday, Great Plains, Cognos, and M5 systems is a plus.

Experience with data analytics software (e.g., ACL/Galvanize) is an advantage.

Familiarity with GRC software (e.g., AuditBoard) is a plus.

Fluency in French or Spanish is an asset.

Willingness to travel between Canada and the US (30% - 40% travel).

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.



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