Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Brookfield Place New York - 250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Brookfield Internal Audit (IA) is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function with a team of audit professionals based in Toronto, New York, London, Sao Paolo, Sydney, Mumbai and Shanghai. The team engages across the broader universe of Brookfield businesses and its senior leaders to assess and advise on risks and operational efficiency over key processes. IA reports directly into the Audit Committee and Board of Directors, and the work positively impacts its employees, investors, shareholders, and business partners.

Due to continued growth within Brookfield, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Working under the general direction of the Vice President or Director, the Manager supervises and provides guidance to the audit staff and is responsible for managing the SOX program and executing or supervising audit and advisory engagements for areas such as regulatory compliance and other operational processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• SOX: Managing the ongoing design, execution, and maintenance of the SOX program by identifying key processes, conducting walkthroughs, developing process and control documentation, and providing guidance to control owners.
• SOX Testing: Leading testing to evaluate the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting for in-scope business processes.
• SOX Remediation: Working with control owners to investigate control gaps or deficiencies, assess severity, and provide practical recommendations to address findings and strengthen internal controls.
• SOX Reporting: Reporting the status of testing, deficiencies, and remediation progress to IA and Finance leadership, and preparing consolidated program updates for senior stakeholders.
• SOX Planning: Leading the development of the annual SOX program plan and scoping evaluations and supporting Finance with ongoing risk assessments.
• Stakeholder Relations: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with our stakeholders including senior management, auditees, and external audit teams.
• Audit Planning: Contributing to audit planning by assisting in risk assessments, developing audit scopes, and preparing planning documentation.
• Audit Execution: Developing and executing audit procedures tailored to key risks, including walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive testing.
• Fieldwork: Performing fieldwork activities by gathering and evaluating evidence, assessing process effectiveness, and identifying control deficiencies or operational improvement opportunities.
• Reporting: Drafting clear, well-supported audit findings and reports that articulate issues, root causes, severity and risk, and providing economic and practical recommendations for management.
• Issue Validation: Validating the remediation of issues by reviewing evidence submitted by action owners, confirming closure, and updating issue-tracking logs.
• Quality Standards: Maintaining quality and departmental standards in accordance with the Audit Manual and IIA Standards.

Candidate Profile

We seek team members whose values align with our attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined and have a long-term focus. The ideal candidate will:

• Bring 5+ years of experience in audit, internal controls, accounting or financial reporting; CPA designation and Big 4 or equivalent experience are considered strong assets.
• Demonstrate expertise in SOX requirements and a strong understanding of business risks, controls, and audit testing methodologies.
• Be familiar with IFRS or US GAAP accounting frameworks; exposure to operational audits, compliance reviews, or IT control environment evaluations is an advantage.
• Have experience leading teams to achieve objectives and developing junior staff, fostering technical growth, professional development, and a collaborative team culture.
• Be a motivated self-starter who takes initiative, is proactive in managing workload and development, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to pivot between structured and unstructured work plans.
• Communicate effectively, with strong writing skills and the ability to engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Be able to multitask effectively and contribute positively to a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with AuditBoard or data analysis tools considered an asset.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Additional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other relevant designations are considered assets.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000

Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.

Diversity and Inclusion

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

Key skills/competency

• Internal Audit
• SOX Compliance
• Risk Assessment
• Control Testing
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Planning
• Team Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• US GAAP/IFRS