Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
• Flexible work options and summer hours for eligible employees
• Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Risk and Controls, the Senior Analyst will lead the planning, execution and reporting of Parkland's compliance program, across Canada, USA and International. Bringing significant experience of both Canadian and US financial control requirements, the successful candidate will help in identifying areas of process improvement and operate as a business partner bringing value-added insight on efficient process and control design to the Business. This position will also be executing the new SAP implementation on design and effectiveness assessments of the business and IT controls as part of Parkland's ICFR program delivery. As a member of Parkland's Risk and Control function, the successful candidate will also gain exposure to a wider range of risk management capabilities, including Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit and Commercial contract assessments. The successful candidate will bring a commercially focused, value-add, risk management mindset and demonstrate a track record of ‘thinking outside of the box' and driving significant innovation in the delivery of compliance audits.

Responsibilities:

• Lead annual FS risk assessment, scoping and materiality calculations using top-down risk-based approach.
• Execute Parkland's Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) compliance program, including independently managing process updates, interviews, walkthroughs and testing of key business and IT controls to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of ICFR.
• Build and maintain/enhance internal control documentation including process flow diagrams, process narratives and design and operating effectiveness of testing results.
• Execute on the new SAP implementation on design and effectiveness assessments for business and IT controls as part of Parkland's ICFR program delivery.
• Prepare clear, concise, appropriately referenced work papers to document test procedures performed and conclusion drawn.
• Monitor remediation of control deficiencies identified and provide recommendations for operational improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans and recommendations, with follow up and support for resolutions.
• Operate as a business partner, supporting process and control owners to drive efficiencies, value add improvements and tangible changes as well as provide assurance while maintaining independence.
• Partner with Management in responding to external auditors for business control-related matters.
• As required, support the execution of the wider Risk & Controls work program, including internal audits, enterprise risk assessment processes and other consulting / project work;
• Bring best practices and strong ICFR methodology to help the department develop a “best in class” practice.
• Assist with the implementation of data analytical tools to perform sampling, analyze data to improve audit and business efficiency and effectiveness, (including for risk assessments).
• Support the maturation of the Compliance program across the organization.
• The team is to be regarded as a business partner when reviewing and developing procedures for the business. Policy and procedure research and development is required as well as review and recommending refinements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of C-SOX and/or SOX internal controls experience; preferably with a public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge and experience of US and Canadian regulatory requirements relating to financial controls.
• Knowledge and experience with design and effectiveness assessment of IT general controls.
• Excellent communication, teamworking skills and a desire to work in a high-performing team.
• Possession of a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA).
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to speak candidly to Management regarding audit results is critical.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build strong relationships within the team as well as within the business.
• Strong analytical and computer skills preferably JDE, Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and
• Excellent project management skills with ability to multitask under strict deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure, resolve problems and make decisions quickly and effectively, using a strong sense of self confidence.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required. Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another's unique contributions.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately – belonging.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.

#LI-AL1