Internal Controls Manager

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Overview of the role:

West Jet is seeking an Internal Controls Manager. Reporting to the Director, Audit & Advisory Services, this position will be responsible for providing leadership in continuously improving the financial reporting control environment, governance, and fraud risk processes s position will work closely with business partners and senior leaders, in identifying financial reporting risk areas and solutioning, recommending, and implementing effective controls to mitigate identified risks.

The role is responsible for managing risk and providing value exceeding our regulatory and governance objectives.

About you:

• You bring strong leadership with proven ability to develop talent and nurture a high-performing team of professionals.
• You can make independent assessments of objectives and value to bring ideas and solutions that add value. You can build on a strong and established foundation but think and act strategically as the organization transitions and positions for future growth. You can analyze current state, and develop a vision for future state with the leadership ability to achieve goals and targets.
• You seek out and establish strong internal working relationships with peer groups and leaders across functional business areas with a collaborative, business focus.
• You maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements, thought leadership and best practice guidance
• You have strong project management skills, with a keen business sense and a focus on “adding value” to the organization and overcoming obstacles.

Key deliverables include:

• Lead the planning and delivery of associated tasks/deliverables responsive to the overall Internal Controls framework and the quarterly controls sub-certification process.
• Plan, assign and supervise the daily activity and work of a team of professionals. Empower team to make effective decisions by providing clear expectations, resources, and coaching. Provide strong leadership and professional development to attract and retain a high-performing team.
• Strong deficiency management by collaboration between Internal Audit and Advisory Services team and business partners. Provide support and guidance on the remediation of control deficiencies and weaknesses as well as process improvements.
• Maintain written Finance policies and procedures and provide consistent guidance around policy requirements.
• Take a leading role in controls requirements around the IPO Ready initiative. (i.e. 52-109; SOX 404 etc.).
• Provide expert advice to members of senior management regarding risk and controls including ICFR, entity level controls, and regulatory requirements and establish strong responsibility and accountability by control owners and executives to strengthen risk management processes.
• Complete risk assessments on new business units/functions and assist in the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting.

Experience and qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary education in Business Administration/Commerce (Accounting or Finance) is required
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience post-qualification; preferably with experience in public practice, internal controls or internal audit settings
• Prior Sarbanes-Oxley (NI 52-109), ICFR and/or risk evaluation experience is required
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) is preferred. Other Audit designations (e.g. CIA) are an asset
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough, with a strong desire for continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to drive change, with experience in stakeholder management and change management
• Strong ability to influence and work effectively with senior leaders internally to West Jet
• Demonstrated ability to be a strong internal business partner with a collaborative business focus
• Ability to handle pressure and meet tight timelines in an environment with a high volume of activity
• Ability to self-lead with strong analytical, problem-solving and time management skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

The benefits of being a West Jetter:

West Jet provides all West Jetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs