Role overview

Wealthsimple is Canada’s leading financial technology company serving over 4 million Canadians with a full range of investment, trading, cryptocurrency, tax, spending and savings products. The Manager, Internal Controls will lead the development and operation of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting program, ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting Wealthsimple’s rapid growth across its product suite.

Key responsibilities

Build and refine internal control frameworks around existing financial processes and design control structures for newly launched products.
Own the creation and maintenance of process narratives, risk control matrices, flowcharts and testing procedures in collaboration with external advisors.
Plan and direct control walkthroughs and testing activities according to the annual ICFR plan, working with internal teams or co-source firms to identify and support remediation of control deficiencies.
Serve as the lead contact for external auditors, coordinating evidence requests, walkthroughs and testing activities for financial reporting, SOC 1 and other audit requirements.
Collaborate with Finance, Operations and Engineering teams to understand how business decisions impact financial processes and control environments.
Partner with technology teams to develop and implement controls documentation solutions and explore AI-enabled tools for control automation and testing.

Requirements

Minimum five years of professional experience in internal controls or audit with hands-on experience implementing internal controls over financial reporting under SOX or CSOX frameworks.
Working knowledge of the COSO 2013 framework and a CPA designation or equivalent qualification.
Demonstrated experience working within a SOX or CSOX control environment in a public company.
Hands-on experience using technology tools, including artificial intelligence applications, to document, test or automate controls.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex control concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders across the organization.
Detail-oriented approach with ability to conduct thorough reviews and maintain high standards of accuracy in control documentation and testing.

What makes this role worth considering

This position offers the opportunity to build and scale a critical compliance function at a rapidly expanding fintech company. You will work with a talented team of over 1,500 employees across North America, collaborate on emerging technologies including AI tools, and play a direct role in shaping how a major Canadian financial innovator manages risk and regulatory oversight. The role is based remotely within Canada, and Wealthsimple offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, employer-matched savings, 20 vacation days plus wellness days, and the flexibility to work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year.