Internal Audit Director

A Sustainable, Forward Thinking Protein Company

Maple Leaf Foods announced that it will be separating into two independent public companies. The new Pork Company; Canada Packers will be unleashed as a world leading organization producing sustainable meats. This will provide both businesses with a sharper focus to execute their own growth strategy and both are committed to best-in-class strategies.

Canada Packers will be a leader in sustainability produced, premium quality and value-added products. Canada Packers is building its leadership team, and this is an exciting opportunity to join a premium company that is unlocking significant growth potential.

Our job is to make great food.

The Pork Company will embrace Maple Leaf Foods strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced, and challenging. We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

The Opportunity:

The Director position is an exciting strategic leadership role which leads the development of strong partnerships with leaders across the business and supports the development of a next-generation future state for the IA team both from a culture and audit planning perspective. The Director also plays an important departmental management role through oversight of key/high-risk financial, operational, commercial and information technology related reviews. Reporting to the CFO, the Director primes departmental strategy development, will build and lead the audit function, and oversees the delivery of key/high-risk internal audit, advisory, and whistleblower engagements.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 01. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

People

• Fostering a team culture of high-performance by demonstrating a relentless commitment to excellence while expecting the same from others on the team.
• Managing and coaching by providing continuous feedback, support, and opportunities to develop and grow as professionals.

Business Partner

• Developing strong partnerships with leaders across the business with a reputation of being a trusted business advisor to MLF management teams through providing useful, credible, timely, business-relevant, and independent insights.

Internal Audit / Advisory Reviews

• Conducting annual Audit Universe Risk Assessment to identify functional/business areas of highest risk which should be focused on within the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Preparation of the 3-Year audit plan leveraging the Audit Universe Risk assessments as well as historic audit coverage to produce an audit plan that covers the areas of highest risk, provides value to management, and retains flexibility to respond to evolving needs from the business.
• Overseeing/executing the preparation of reporting to Executive Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for MLF.
• Contributing to the thought leadership and continuous improvement of internal audit processes and internal control matters.
• Guiding/coaching the Manager, Internal Audit on the scheduling and assigning of auditors to engagements based on skillsets, availability, etc.
• Presenting engagement findings to senior executives.
• Managing various key/high-risk internal audit engagements.

Whistleblower Hotline (“EthicsLine”)

• Leveraging previous experience in conducting investigations to execute EthicsLine investigations for reports received in the areas of fraud, misappropriation, accounting irregularities, etc.

NI 52-109 Compliance

• Conducting an initial, and then annual C3 optimization review which will ensure that the C3 program continues to include the controls that are most key to financial reporting.

What we have to offer you:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching.

What you will bring:

• Results orientated high performer.
• Personable, engaging and relationship builder.
• Proactive, organized and deadline driven.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently in routine and non-routine environments.
• Strong project management skills.
• Audit and/or process review and enhancement experience (financial and/or operational).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Information Technology / SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Some (i.e. about 10-15%) of out-of-town travel will be required.
• CPA, CA, is required – CIA and CISA designations would be an advantage.
• 15+ years of experience in audit/assurance, ideally in large, public organizations.