Senior Manager, Governance Risk and Compliance

September 5, 2025

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Senior Manager, Governance Risk and Compliance

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Overview

We are seeking dynamic professionals to join our growing Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) practice at a Senior Manager level.

Our Risk Services – Governance, Risk and Compliance professionals provide a range of risk advisory services, including internal control advisory, internal audit, enterprise risk management, third-party assessments, regulatory compliance, governance reviews, and sustainability initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead efforts to grow market share, manage a team dedicated to internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), IPO markets, and high-growth sectors such as Technology, Media, Telecom, financial institutions, and industrial markets. We seek a self-starter with leadership experience in internal controls, internal audit, enterprise risk, and compliance.

What You Will Do

  • Lead advisory projects on NI 52-109 and SOX 404 programs, including project management for internal controls.
  • Facilitate internal control risk assessments and advise on risk management strategies.
  • Design and implement internal control frameworks at strategic and operational levels.
  • Engage in business process reviews and controls advisory related to transformations.
  • Develop and execute internal audit plans, including outsourcing or co-sourcing arrangements.
  • Contribute to analyses, client plans, reports, and presentations, ensuring quality standards.
  • Support business development through proposals, marketing, research, and presentations.
  • Manage multiple projects, budgets, timelines, mentor team members, and maintain client relationships.
  • Deliver high-quality, timely work in accordance with firm standards.

What You Bring To The Role

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • 6-10 years of experience in internal control, SOX 404, or internal audit, preferably with a public accounting or advisory firm.
  • Experience establishing internal controls programs and evaluating controls.
  • Strong knowledge of internal control principles, technical controls, and regulations.
  • Leadership skills with team supervision and mentorship experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, report writing, and presentation abilities.
  • Experience with financial reporting, IPOs, US GAAP, IFRS, and internal auditing standards.
  • CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent, with a preference for CIA designation.
  • Ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams.

Our Values – The KPMG Way

Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better. We promote an inclusive, respectful workplace that values diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may request adjustments or accommodations at any stage by contacting our Employee Relations Service team at .

Additional Details

  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Finance and Sales

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Company

KPMG Canada

Location

Ottawa

Country

Canada

Salary

100.000

URL

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