Director, Internal Audit and Compliance

Who We Are

RioCan is one of Canada's largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). We own, manage and develop retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use properties in Canada's major markets. We pioneered the REIT concept almost 30 years ago and have transformed Canadian real estate.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers and a Greater Toronto's Top Employer. At RioCan, you can build a career with real impact and longevity. You get the stability and resources of an established company and the entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit of a start-up. Life at RioCan is dynamic and fast-paced. We know that great ideas can come from anywhere, and we empower our people to suggest and implement them. We value different voices and perspectives and appreciate that the unique backgrounds and identities we each bring to our jobs make the whole business stronger.

Position Overview:

The Director, Internal Audit and Compliance leads the internal audit and compliance teams, ensuring robust evaluation of internal controls, risk management, and the governance processes for financial and sustainability reporting. This role collaborates closely with senior management and external auditors to identify business risks and opportunities. The Director is responsible for formulating audit strategies, executing audit plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations such as NI 52-109. Effective leadership and collaboration skills are essential to drive organizational improvements based on audit findings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage a risk-based internal audit strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory and business requirements;
• Oversee the NI 52-109 internal control program including co-ordination with external auditors and other stakeholders, as required;
• Provide actionable recommendations to senior management regarding risk management and process improvements;
• Prepare comprehensive reports, including audit findings, for the Audit Committee and senior management;
• Manage the sub-certification process, including all necessary testing and reporting activities;
• Identify control weaknesses and collaborate with business units to implement effective remediation plans;
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track corrective actions to resolution;
• Conduct annual risk assessments, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place;
• Conduct compliance audits as required;
• Develop, implement and monitor internal controls for ESG reporting in conjunction with the Sustainability and Finance teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team, fostering a culture of high performance and ethical standards;
• Promote an environment of integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement;
• Build strong relationships with senior management and stakeholders;
• Partner with business leaders to provide guidance on risk management and process enhancements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA, CA is required, CIA professional designation is an asset;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in audit/assurance, including experience directly managing teams;
• An excellent grasp of NI 52-109 and excellent understanding of relevant frameworks (COSO 2013, COBIT);
• Experience in the real estate industry would be a valuable asset;
• Proven experience collaborating with senior leadership and external auditors;
• Effective leadership and team management skills;
• Exceptional communication, project management, and organizational abilities;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Experience with Yardi is an asset.

Why join RioCan?

We believe in rewarding you for what you do and investing in your career and long-term success. Our total rewards and perquisites program is designed to fit and enrich your life physically, emotionally, financially, and socially. We offer eligible employees:

Work / Life Balance that prioritizes YOU. Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible work hours, an extra-long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.

Professional Growth and Development that includes a continuing education reimbursement, a mentorship and leadership development program, on-demand online learning, and cross-training opportunities.

An Extensive Health and Benefits Program that includes health and dental benefits for you and your family starting on day one, a healthcare spending account, an employee family and assistance program, virtual healthcare, and other resources.

A Comprehensive Retirement Program to help prepare our employees for the future. This includes matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, pension plan, and an employee unit purchase plan.

Additional Perks and Benefits that include paid time off, parental leave top-up, various employee discounts, employee referral and recognition programs, and opportunities to participate in community initiatives, committees, and social events throughout the year.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas. People are at the core of who we are, and we respect that they have taken all paths to get here. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

You can visit us at www.riocan.com to learn more about who we are and what a career at RioCan can look like for you.