Director, Assurance & Advisory (16-Month Contract)

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

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Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Senior Manager/Director, Assurance & Advisory (Risk Advisory Services)

(Temporary Position - 16 months starting December 2024)

Work model: Minimum 4 days in the office per week.

Base office: 1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5

Travel: Requirement to travel to our various offices in the Greater Toronto Area (including Toronto and North York), from time-to-time, based on project and business needs

ABOUT THE COMPANY AND TEAM

At Loblaw, we are Food Lovers! We are committed to our Colleagues and Customers and work hard to create a culture that allows us to be our authentic selves while working as a Team. We know that clear communication, collaboration, and teamwork is the key to having a successful workplace.

As a key business partner across the group of companies, the Risk Advisory team is a progressive and dynamic world-class consulting function that is focused on delivering innovative, valuable, and effective assurance, advisory & risk management services by supporting the businesses to protect, grow, and improve its governance, operations, and results.

You will work with a team that values diverse ideas, prioritizes a culture of inclusion, and develops our talent from within. We hire business-minded and entrepreneurial people, who strive to learn and solve problems. We will fuel your curiosity with challenging work, dedicated colleagues, and creative learning resources. At every level, we champion leaders who influence and achieve results. By prioritizing people development, we incubate talent and thought leadership, which we can then apply across our businesses.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Senior Director, Risk Advisory, the Senior Manager/Director will be responsible to oversee, drive and execute on a portfolio of high-impact and high-visibility advisory and assurance engagements, driving deep knowledge and strong client service. The Senior Manager/Director is expected to deliver consistently seamless service to their dedicated internal client base, and provide leadership for the A&A team for generating top-quality business-oriented solutions, and building impactful relationships with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders in critical and exciting operational and strategic areas.

The Risk Advisory group is looking for an individual with experience leading teams and serving an executive-level internal client base, with an entrepreneurial and business-oriented mindset, who is self-driven and possesses the right critical thinking, storytelling, leadership, and interpersonal skills to proactively seek answers to important business challenges while also guiding our teams in providing world-class service to our stakeholders.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Mandate & Engagement Leadership

• Simultaneously oversee, drive, and at times hands-on execute a portfolio of operational, financial and strategic Assurance and Advisory engagements, focusing on governance, risk, controls, and performance improvements
• Partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve existing processes, help design new processes, and elevate our thought leadership around our businesses
• Provide independent, proactive & informed viewpoints, aiming to improve internal control, reduce risk exposures, and validate the efficient & effective use of company resources

• Create, oversee and present highly visual, creative, client-focused deliverables and presentations, which connect the dots in a simple and business-oriented way, capturing current and emerging risks, potential issues, opportunities, and mitigating activities which are meaningful and practical for the businesses

• Champion client specific initiatives to enhance the quality of our service delivery including benchmarking, internal / external research, industry events, thought leadership, relationship building, training and competency development
• Own the creation of crisp key quarterly deliverables including senior management summary presentations and Board presentation materials

Client and Relationship Management

• Own all key client relationships and communication within your active portfolio, coordinating messaging and information sharing seamlessly with Risk Advisory leadership
• Proactively develop relationships with key stakeholders across the business, and bring that new knowledge back to the group to ensure we are adaptable to changing business needs and adding value in the right direction
• Stay in tune with emerging issues impacting our businesses, and propose fresh and creative ways to help us and our stakeholders use this information to our competitive advantage

Team Management

• Lead by example as a professional and on-the-project coach for junior team members
• Maintain high standards of accountability (both of self and of the team) for the quality of preparation, analysis, thought leadership & deliverables
• Perform and/or oversee any ad-hoc requests by RAS leadership as necessary

COMPETENCIES

• 7+ years of experience in management consulting, assurance, operations, business, finance, or other professional discipline (Big 4 firms experience is a strong asset)
• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
• CPA, MBA, CIA, PMP or similar designation is an asset
• Strong business acumen, with an ability to connect the dots between the business strategy, tactics, risks, and control environment, with expertise in GRC fundamentals & frameworks
• Superior communication and storytelling skills, and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at the right times and level of detail (both written and verbal)
• Proven problem-solver, with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and solutions-based mentality
• Passion and exceptional desire to make an impact in the business and community
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

WHAT LOBLAW OFFERS YOU / What’s in it for you?

• Unique opportunity to join a large world-class team of risk advisory professionals with a proven industry leader
• Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development
• Ability to make an immediate impact on business leaders through projects and risk discussions
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Continuous learning through development reimbursement, in accordance with company policies
• Employee discount program
• On-site GoodLife Fitness, Basketball & Volleyball courts, dry cleaning, Ice Rink, and Groceries delivered to work via PC Express

At Loblaw, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.