VP Internal Audit

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  • Toronto, ON
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
VP, SOX & Internal Audit (Contract)Duration: 3–6 monthsLocation: Hybrid DowntownOverviewOur client, a high‑growth technology company that has recently gone public, is seeking an experienced VP‑level SOX & Audit leader for a 3–6 month contract. This role is not a maintenance or steady‑state position. The successful candidate must have personally built SOX / NI 52‑109 programs from the ground up, ideally in a tech or SaaS environment transitioning from private to public.This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring deep technical knowledge, executive presence, and the ability to design, implement, and operationalize a compliant control framework in a fast‑moving organization.Key Responsibilities
  • Stand up SOX and NI 52‑109 compliance from scratch, including ICFR and DC& P
  • Design and implement the full control framework (risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing, remediation)
  • Establish governance, timelines, and reporting suitable for a newly public company
  • 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
  • VP‑level experience in SOX, internal audit, ICFR, or controllership within a public company environment
  • Direct, hands‑on experience creating a SOX / NI 52‑109 framework from the ground up
  • Experience with tech or high‑growth companies going through IPO or post‑IPO transition is strongly preferred
  • 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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