Senior Financial Analyst, Internal Controls

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Senior Analyst joining North America Group Financial Controls team, responsible for planning, developing strategy, and improving internal controls. Focus on the 52-109 financial controls certification process.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$94,200 - CA$115,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the manager in planning, developing strategy and budgets, assessing required resources and establishing timelines related to the 52-109 financial controls certification process.
Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of the framework of key internal controls related to Regulation 52-109.
Establish and maintain good communication with the various stakeholders (information technology experts, 52-109 manager and director and clients in the various business units) in order to ensure good follow-up on the resolution of issues, the deadlines to be met and the updating of the various activities related to 52-109 certification.
Support the client in developing an action plan or identifying and choosing appropriate solutions to remedy the deficiencies noted.
Carry out prompt and effective follow-up on recommendations to ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
Participate in the development and implementation of best practices and tools aimed at optimizing processes and working methods.
Provide assistance to external auditors, if required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration.
Professional accounting designation CPA (an asset)
Proven experience (4-6 years) in auditing, 52-109, SOX or equivalent professional experience.
Knowledge of accounting standards and financial controls.
Experience in the insurance and investment field (asset).
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and attention to details.
Excellent organizational skills and rigor in planning and execution.
Ability to work well in teams and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
Flexibility, autonomy, adaptability and proactivity.
High level of professionalism, integrity and ethics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
No work experience in Canada required, but must have authorization to work in Canada.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

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Hard Skills & Tools

auditingfinancial controlsRegulation 52-109SOXaccounting standardsaction plan developmentprocess optimizationinternal controlsrecommendation implementationbudget planning

Soft Skills

analytical skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsteam collaborationflexibilityautonomyadaptabilitycommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in business administrationCPA