Manager, Insurance Controls Transformation (ICFR & SOX)

Location: Remote within Canada, EST working hours

Compensation: $120- $130 T4 or $150-$160 INC

Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Duration: 6-month contract with strong potential for extension

Background Check Requirement: May be required based on client engagement requirements

 

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading professional services organization supporting clients across the financial services sector, is seeking an experienced Manager or Senior Manager to support a large-scale Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) transformation initiative within the insurance industry.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside senior Finance, Risk, Audit, and business leaders to modernize governance frameworks, strengthen control environments, and help organizations transition from traditional certification programs toward mature, SOX-aligned control structures. Your work will have a direct impact on regulatory readiness, operational effectiveness, and long-term business resilience.

 

What's In It for You

• Join a high-impact transformation program within a complex and evolving industry
• Collaborate with senior leaders across Finance, Risk, Audit, and Operations
• Gain exposure to large-scale governance, controls, and regulatory initiatives
• Work within a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote work environment while contributing to meaningful transformation work

 

Your Responsibilities

• You'll lead assessments of existing ICFR and governance frameworks, identifying opportunities to enhance control effectiveness and SOX readiness
• You'll design and optimize key financial and operational controls across critical insurance processes
• In this role, you'll develop risk and control matrices, process documentation, control narratives, and governance frameworks
• You'll advise stakeholders on control design, accountability models, documentation standards, and governance best practices
• You'll support remediation and transformation initiatives, including control rationalization, standardization, and automation opportunities
• You'll partner closely with Finance, Actuarial, Investments, Claims, Underwriting, and Corporate Functions to embed sustainable controls
• You'll provide guidance on evolving regulatory expectations, governance requirements, and industry-leading practices

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, SOX/ICOFR advisory, risk management, audit, or governance functions
• CPA, CA, CPA (Canada), CPA (US), CIA, or an equivalent professional designation
• Demonstrated experience leading controls transformation initiatives within insurance or financial services organizations
• Strong knowledge of NI 52-109 requirements, SOX 404 frameworks, COSO, and governance principles
• Experience designing and enhancing controls across areas such as financial reporting, investments, actuarial processes, reinsurance, claims, premiums, treasury, and general ledger functions
• Exposure to IFRS 17 and insurance finance transformation initiatives is considered a strong asset
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and consulting skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders

 

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