Manager, Internal Audit

We are a rental housing company dedicated to providing an exceptional rental experience to every resident who makes one of our houses or apartments their home. We believe that quality rental housing can unlock life’s potential, and this drives our thinking and our actions every day. Founded in 1988 and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: TCN) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:TCN), Tricon owns over 33,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes across the United States and Canada, which we manage using an integrated technology-enabled operating platform. We are headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and have significant operations in Orange County, California, as well as approximately 21 other markets with a primary focus in the U.S. Sun Belt. We strive to be North America’s premier rental housing company. Our business philosophy involves taking care of our team first – empowering them to provide our residents with exceptional service and to positively impact the local communities where we operate. By providing an enhanced living experience, our residents rent for longer periods of time, treat our properties like their own, and share their experience with friends and family. This is how we continue to grow, and it is an approach that has proven to generate positive returns for our investors and shareholders. Job Description The Manager, Internal Audit leads and drives the assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ensures the Company maintains strong internal controls, good governance practices, and complies with the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act ("SOX"). In this role, you will build strategic relationships across the business to ensure effective execution of the ICFR program and the Internal Audit plan. As an integral member of the Tricon Internal Audit team, you will work towards building and strengthening our internal audit function. Responsibilities Develop a deep understanding of the organization’s business, processes and controls and identify actions necessary to mitigate risks Develop the testing strategy, including setting the minimum standard for the nature, extent and timing of testing required to support the ICFR Program and disclosure controls Manage the execution of controls testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls Identify significant processes and applications which impact ICFR, including testing of manual and system controls, key spreadsheets, management review controls (MRCs) and information produced by the entity (IPEs) Build and maintain business process documentation such as process flowcharts and risk & control matrices, including assertion mapping and control frequency Track control deficiencies for remediation, including those identified during internal audits and assist in determining their appropriate classification, remediation strategy and identification of compensating controls, as applicable Maintain a strong working relationship with external consultants and the External Auditor to ensure alignment in methodologies and coordination of compliance and assurance activities Assist with the preparation of the Internal Audit Plan presented annually to the Audit Committee for approval, and provide quarterly reporting on the status of execution Manage the execution of the Internal Audit Plan utilizing appropriately skilled internal and external resources, as required Develop the objectives, scope, timing of the procedures, audit work program for planned engagements Provide advice to Senior Management on areas of risk and enhancements to add value and drive continuous improvement and automation of the organization’s operational processes Present draft internal reports to the Director of Internal Audit for review prior to finalization, with clear, concise, and constructive audit findings based on facts, severity of risks and recommendations Establish appropriate follow-up mechanisms to monitor the implementation of internal audit action plans Assist with the preparation of materials that will be included in the quarterly internal audit report presented to the Audit Committee Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting complemented by one or more of the following designations: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) At least 5 years of relevant work experience with at least 2 years leading SOX controls testing and conducting operational internal audit engagements Strong knowledge of SOX and Canadian National Instrument 52-109 regulations, COSO, COBIT, IFRS and Auditing Standards Working knowledge of ERP financial reporting systems Experience in the Real Estate industry is an asset but not required Requirements: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work with minimal oversight Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the clients/ auditees Superior communication and interpersonal skills Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, managing various stakeholders with competing demands Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines High attention to detail and accuracy Embraces teamwork and flexibility for change Exceptional proficiency with Outlook, Visio, Excel, Power Point and Word Willingness to travel approximately 15-25% At Tricon Residential, we know that the best ideas happen when people bring their uniqueness to work with them. Inclusion is an integral part of how we leverage that uniqueness into our Company. Supporting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging is not only the right thing to do; it is the right thing to do for our business.