What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages

• Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office

• Career growth and development opportunities

• Opportunities to contribute to community causes

• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

We’re looking for our next Senior Manager, Financial Governance. Could It Be You?

The Senior Manager, Financial Governance is a critical role within the Finance function, responsible for the end-to-end design, implementation, and maintenance of Questbank’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR). This role ensures the bank meets the rigorous certification requirements of NI 52-109, providing reasonable assurance to the CEO and CFO regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements. The incumbent will partner with business unit leaders to identify risks, document controls, and remediate deficiencies across the enterprise.

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In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Framework Design & Implementation: Designing and maintaining an enterprise-wide ICFR framework based on recognized standards (e.g., COSO) to support NI 52-109 compliance.

• Risk Assessment: Conducting annual and periodic financial reporting risk assessments to identify in-scope processes, systems, and entities.

• Control Documentation: Developing and updating process narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices (RCMs) for key financial cycles.

• Testing & Monitoring: Overseeing the execution of Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (ToE) for key controls.

• Deficiency Management: Identifying control gaps, assessing the severity of deficiencies, and partnering with business owners to develop and track remediation plans.

• Stakeholder Reporting: Preparing quarterly and annual ICFR status reports for the Disclosure Committee, Senior Management, and the Audit Committee.

• Advisory Support: Providing expert guidance to business units on control design for new products, systems, or organizational changes.

• Audit Liaison: Acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors regarding ICFR testing and results.

So are YOU our next Senior Manager, Financial Governance? You are if you…

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

• Hold a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)

• Have hands-on experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software (e.g., ServiceNow, Archer) and advanced data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, or Alteryx)

• Have 5+ years of experience in ICFR, internal audit, or external audit, preferably within a large Schedule 1 Bank or a Big 4 accounting firm

• Have a deep understanding of National Instrument 52-109, CSOX, and the COSO Framework

• Are familiar with banking operations, financial products, and Canadian banking regulations (e.g., OSFI requirements)

• Have a deep understanding of how IT infrastructure (databases, cloud environments) impacts financial reporting risks

• Are able to analyze complex financial processes and identify subtle control vulnerabilities

• Are able to critically evaluate evidence and challenge assumptions regarding control effectiveness

• Have strong interpersonal skills to influence and build partnerships across different business lines in a matrix environment

• Are excellent at translating technical control requirements into clear, actionable business language for senior leadership

• Are precise in documenting controls and ensuring data integrity in compliance reporting

Additional kudos if you…

• Are a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Compensation Information:

• Base salary range: $135,000 - $155,000

• The final compensation package will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and geographic location (Canada). It includes a comprehensive benefits plan and a competitive incentive (bonus) program for Full-Time Permanent roles.

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