Internal Controls Manager

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

We’re looking for a collaborative and analytically minded professional to join our team as Manager, Internal Controls. In this role, you will be a key member of the company’s unified global Internal Audit & Controls team, reporting directly to the Director, SOX Implementation & ICFR. You are responsible for assisting in the design, implementation, and execution of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) program. This role will play a central part in strengthening the organization’s control environment by ensuring business processes and IT general controls are effectively designed, documented, tested, remediated, and continuously monitored.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Director in designing, setting up, and executing the ICFR monitoring program, focusing on high-risk areas and critical processes.
• Perform walkthroughs, update process documentation and RCMs, control design and operating effectiveness testing and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide control design recommendations and ensure timely implementation of actions in close coordination with process owners.
• Analyze control deficiencies, provide recommendations.
• Oversee co-sourced partners to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with SOX standards.
• Partner with business and functional stakeholders to assess operational processes, identify efficiency opportunities, and drive practical enhancements.
• Work under the Director’s guidance to embed best practices, promote automation, and strengthen the control environment across business functions.
• Prepare concise updates, dashboards, and reports for management and governance committees.
• Support the quarterly certification process and maintain oversight of the control ecosystem.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to implement enhanced automation and continuous monitoring models.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 7–8 years of progressive experience in public accounting, internal audit, or internal controls / SOX roles
• Strong track record in designing, documenting, testing, and remediating internal controls (business process controls and entity level controls)
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a publicly traded company (SOX / SEC reporting environment or similar environment) or in a Big 4 consulting / public accounting environment
• Experience working with and managing co-sourced / outsourced control operations or oversight (vendor / partner management)
• Experience in process improvement, automation, or data analytics (Power BI or similar DA tools) in control / compliance environments is a plus
• Working knowledge of SAP Hana environment
• Working knowledge of Workiva’s Control platform (GRC tool used to manage control inventory and testing)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or equivalent risk / control / IT certification

Location: Toronto

The hiring base salary range for this position is $99,200 – $136,400 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

What’s in it for You
•  A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
•  Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
•  Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to talentacquisition@elementcorp.com or call (800) 665-9744. Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer – they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.