SOX Finance Lead

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Benefits:

• Compensation: $84000-$115500 CAD
• Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
• 5% RRSP match
• Stock purchase plan
• Starting 3 weeks of vacation
• Benefits package (health and dental) $600 health spending account
• Half-Day Fridays
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

The SOX Finance Lead will play a critical role in designing implementing and maintaining a robust internal control framework to support SOX compliance. This role will partner closely with Finance Operations Internal Audit and external auditors to establish scalable efficient and sustainable controls while simplifying financial processes and enhancing audit readiness.

Responsibilities include:

SOX & Internal Controls Leadership:
Lead the design and implementation of financial controls in alignment with SOX / ICFR requirements
Collaborate with external auditors and internal audit teams to define control expectations documentation standards and testing requirements
Develop and maintain process narratives risk/control matrices (RCMs) and supporting documentation
Drive standardization and consistency of controls across business units

Process Optimization & Simplification
Identify opportunities to streamline and simplify financial processes while maintaining control effectiveness
Reduce complexity and manual effort in control execution and testing
Partner with finance and operations teams to embed controls into workflows
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability

Control Testing & Compliance
Perform periodic control testing including sample selection execution and documentation of results
Support remediation of control deficiencies and track resolution progress
Ensure readiness for internal and external audit reviews

Audit & Stakeholder Coordination
Act as a key liaison with external auditors during SOX walkthroughs testing and audits
Support audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to queries
Coordinate with Internal Audit on control design and effectiveness reviews
Provide regular updates on SOX status risks and remediation actions to leadership

Additional Responsibilities
Support broader financial reporting and compliance activities as required
Contribute to building a strong control-aware culture across the organization

Education
CPA (or equivalent) preferred

Experience
58 years of progressive experience in finance controllership or audit
Strong experience with SOX / ICFR frameworks and internal controls design
Experience working directly with external auditors in a public-company or SOX-regulated environment
Background in both accounting and controls is highly valued (aligned with internal feedback that strong accounting depth is critical)
Strong understanding of financial processes (R2R P2P O2C) and associated risks
Ability to balance control rigor with operational efficiency Analytical mindset with attention to detail in testing and documentation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Continuous improvement and problem-solving orientation