Group Director, Audit and Risk Management Services

Group Director, Audit and Risk Management Services

Winnipeg, Canada

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis (single and double-deck buses), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board and CEO, the Group Director, Audit and Risk Management Services (ARMS), is responsible for the leadership and delivery of high quality, professional, cost effective, value-added and risk-based internal audit and risk management services to all companies under the NFI corporate umbrella.

The ARMS’ Internal Audit team performs risk-based assessments of programs, processes and internal controls, including corporate governance, finance and accounting processes, operational functions and information technology. This role establishes audit priorities and annual plans, and provides guidance and oversight to ARMS team members who plan and execute individual audits and assignments. The ARMS’ Internal Audit team also supports Finance teams by performing testing of controls within the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program in support of the Canadian Securities Regulators’ National Instrument 52-109.

The ARMS’ Enterprise Risk Management function provides added value by working with external risk planning and rating agencies and NFI leadership at all levels to identify and measure risks, communicate risks and educate team members on risk.

These functions together provide Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors with information to discharge their responsibilities for overseeing the management of risk.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Registered pension plan with generous company match
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
• We are proudly named one of Manitoba’s Top 25 employers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan, and regularly review plans and progress at the Audit Committee.
• Provide oversight to the planning, execution and completion of individual audits, including financial, operational and IT audits, and including ICFR control testing, whether carried out by ARMS team members or by co-sourcing partners.
• Establish and execute the Enterprise Risk Management program under the oversight of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee.
• Establish credibility and build professional relationships with Executive Leadership, Audit Committee and Board, as well as with support functions and the external auditors.
• Represent ARMS in business unit committees and councils developing new business opportunities, processes and/or systems, modifying current business processes, and/or implementing process or system enhancements.
• Manage ARMS resources, both internal and external, efficiently and effectively. Prioritize projects and resources to meet the audit plan commitments while maintaining flexibility in audit schedules to meet changing priorities.
• Recruit high-caliber ARMS staff and provide appropriate opportunities for development and training.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality and cost effectiveness of services provided.
• Exercise and demonstrate sound professional judgment.
• Keep current with new audit techniques, company policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and knowledge of risk management issues in the industry.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Hold undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in a business discipline, and an accounting designation (CPA or equivalent).
• Have 8+ years of direct relevant experience in an audit function or related financial, business or corporate function.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of risk management, internal controls and internal audit standards, as well as best practices.
• Exhibit confident presentation and facilitation skills, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills; possess ability to mentor and guide the ARMS team to increasingly challenging roles. Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills within all levels of the organization.
• Possess analytical skills in assessing risk issues and challenging status quo.
• Additional audit or risk designations (CIA, CRMA, CRM, CISA, etc.) would be considered an asset.

This role will include up to 15% travel, primarily within the US and UK. A passport (and visa if necessary), or ability to obtain a passport/visa that allows travel to the US and UK, is important.

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

NFI Group is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.