Audit Manager, Planning & Reporting in Toronto

This role offers a unique opportunity at the intersection of audit, finance, and executive reporting within Corporate Audit. The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading quarterly reporting for Executive Committee and Audit Committee audiences in both Canada and the U.S., synthesizing complex audit results into insightful, executive-level presentations. They will also be a key contributor to the annual audit planning process, partnering with audit teams to develop and manage the audit plan, applying sound audit methodology, risk assessment, and professional judgment to support senior leadership decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings 5-8 years of audit experience, preferably with a CPA and/or CIA designation and Big Four or internal audit background, along with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. This highly visible role offers significant career runway and exposure across Corporate Audit, providing a strong foundation for future opportunities in audit, finance, accounting, governance reporting, or business management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts audit engagements to critically assess management and internal control processes, approving the nature, extent and timing of the audit, its execution and the formulation of insightful audit reports.
• Reports on audits to provide clear, concise and memorable insights on issues and potential issues to assist management in fulfilling mandates.
• Provides independent assurance on the quality and effectiveness of internal control, risk management, and governance systems and processes to support senior management and the Board in protecting BMO and its reputation.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group, influencing and negotiating to achieve business objectives.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Helps to develop annual audit plan and provides input into Corporate Audit processes identifying opportunities to simplify.
• Executes audits in full recognition of the risks of the group that encompass the inherent risks, control risks and internal/external environment and regulatory risks.
• Conducts advisory engagements and other engagements as required.
• Identifies and evaluates the impact of new and emerging technology and technology risk on the organization’s processes and control environment.
• Utilizes data analytics in advisory engagements to improve quality and efficiencies.
• Maintains the independence of the audit practice and its personnel.
• Develops insightful discussion points contributing to audit reports that provide fair and balanced assessment of governance, risk and control processes based on audit work performed.
• Ensures that all audit procedures executed are conducted in accordance to Corporate Audit Methodology.
• Develops and maintains good working relations with key stakeholders.
• Actively monitors change management initiatives and identifies potential risks.
• Maintains and enhances professional audit qualifications in line with industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 5+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designations such as CIA, CPA-Audit.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Collaboration & team skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Influence skills.
• Data-driven decision making.

Salary: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 Pay Type: Salaried. The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.