Wealthsimple
Manager, ITGC/IT Controls
Wealthsimple, Toronto, ON
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Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money. Using smart technology, we take financial services that are often confusing, opaque and expensive and make them transparent and low-cost for everyone. We're the largest fintech company in Canada, with over 3 million users who trust us with more than $40 billion in assets.
Our teams ship often and make an impact with groundbreaking ideas. We're looking for talented people who keep it simple and value collaboration and humility as we continue to create inclusive and high-performing teams where people can be inspired to do their best work.
Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting, the successful candidate will build and shape internal controls that will be used by Wealthsimple to ensure safeguarding of assets, accurate reporting and internal efficiency.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
We're looking for someone who:
Why Wealthsimple?
Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple Work
20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
We're a remote-first team, with over 1,000 employees coast to coast in North America. Be a part of our Canadian success story and help shape the financial future of millions - join us!
Read our Culture Manual and learn more about how we work.
DEI Statement
At Wealthsimple, we are building products for a diverse world and we need a diverse team to do that successfully. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Accessibility Statement
Wealthsimple provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know, and we will work with you to provide the necessary support and make reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.
Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money. Using smart technology, we take financial services that are often confusing, opaque and expensive and make them transparent and low-cost for everyone. We're the largest fintech company in Canada, with over 3 million users who trust us with more than $40 billion in assets.
Our teams ship often and make an impact with groundbreaking ideas. We're looking for talented people who keep it simple and value collaboration and humility as we continue to create inclusive and high-performing teams where people can be inspired to do their best work.
Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting, the successful candidate will build and shape internal controls that will be used by Wealthsimple to ensure safeguarding of assets, accurate reporting and internal efficiency.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Be a strong voice and leader within the Finance team and across Wealthsimple by proactively shaping effective and efficient controls around existing processes as well as designing an effective IT General Controls (ITGC) structure for new products;
- Plan, coordinate and execute all phases of the ITGC NI 52-109 / SOX program compliance;
- Manage external auditors with respect to internal controls work and identify opportunities for audit efficiencies related to:
- (1) Annual financial audit for all entities;
- (2) SOC 1 Type 2 audit;
- (3) Other audits requiring control work as they arise;
- Take a hands-on approach to developing and maintaining ITGC process documentation including narratives, RACMs, flowcharts and test scripts; and evaluate controls as new systems & products are developed or processes change.
- Perform ITGC testing including design & operating effectiveness testing, based on IT scoping and risk assessment; develop remediation plans and support stakeholders to remediate control deficiencies as necessary;
- Create a cross-functional project plan and project manage ITGC aspects to ensure deadlines are met with high quality outputs;
- Support preparation of materials, presentations, and other documentation as required for periodic management and Audit Committee meetings;
- Provide internal controls training to control owners.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has 5+ years internal controls experience including in public companies;
- Has an internal control certification (CIA, CISA, CISM or similar);
- Has strong project management skills;
- Solid understanding of NI 52-109 / SOX and internal control concepts (e.g., COSO, COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001).
- Is passionate about technology, specifically fintech;
- Is naturally curious and creative, self-starter and attentive to details;
- Communicates effectively and is able to convey complex ideas succinctly; and
- Has experience in a financial institution or technology company, and thrives in an agile workspace;
- Big 4 experience is an asset.
Why Wealthsimple?
Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple Work
20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
We're a remote-first team, with over 1,000 employees coast to coast in North America. Be a part of our Canadian success story and help shape the financial future of millions - join us!
Read our Culture Manual and learn more about how we work.
DEI Statement
At Wealthsimple, we are building products for a diverse world and we need a diverse team to do that successfully. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Accessibility Statement
Wealthsimple provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know, and we will work with you to provide the necessary support and make reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.