Senior Manager, Internal Audit
Top Benefits
About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Manager, Internal Audit , on a full time permanent basis on our Audit Services team. This hybrid position is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan .
If you're a strategic leader who embraces values-based leadership and has a passion for risk management and continuous improvement, this role offers the chance to shape internal audit at FCL. You'll lead a skilled team, influence enterprise-level decisions, and help strengthen controls that support profitable operations across Western Canada.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and present a risk-based audit plan aligned with FCL objectives; ensure internal audit resources are effectively deployed to execute the approved plan.
- Report audit outcomes to the Audit Committee, including key findings, management responses, and progress on prior recommendations; provide training and risk insights as needed.
- Lead IT risk assessments and audits, prioritizing high-risk areas in infrastructure, applications, and systems through analytical tools, interviews, and reviews.
- Lead enterprise and cross-functional project reviews to identify and assess risks and controls throughout project planning and execution phases.
- Direct internal audit teams in conducting operational and compliance audits, ensuring thorough risk evaluations and timely follow-up on management’s recommendations.
Who you’ll work with:
As the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, you will lead a team of six internal audit staff, with responsibility for hiring, performance management, and career development. The role has a dual reporting structure, reporting functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the Vice President of Finance, who offers strategic oversight. The team prides itself on values-based leadership and is deeply committed to fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration—while encouraging innovation and growing future leaders
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Finance and:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce.
- Have 8+ years of relevant management experience in a large organization, including progressively responsible roles within the Audit function. Experience in Enterprise Risk Management would be an asset. Audit assurance experience at a public accounting firm would also be an asset.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by July 13, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check and a credit check in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Federated Co-operatives Limited
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does business differently. At its core, FCL is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada. We aim to create an experience for our team members where employees feel at home here and find success, community, and purpose. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop their careers within FCL and the larger Co-op system.
FCL is a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 160 independent retail co-operative associations. These retail co-ops own and operate agro centres, food stores, gas bars/convenience stores and home centres.
Senior Manager, Internal Audit
Top Benefits
About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Manager, Internal Audit , on a full time permanent basis on our Audit Services team. This hybrid position is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan .
If you're a strategic leader who embraces values-based leadership and has a passion for risk management and continuous improvement, this role offers the chance to shape internal audit at FCL. You'll lead a skilled team, influence enterprise-level decisions, and help strengthen controls that support profitable operations across Western Canada.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and present a risk-based audit plan aligned with FCL objectives; ensure internal audit resources are effectively deployed to execute the approved plan.
- Report audit outcomes to the Audit Committee, including key findings, management responses, and progress on prior recommendations; provide training and risk insights as needed.
- Lead IT risk assessments and audits, prioritizing high-risk areas in infrastructure, applications, and systems through analytical tools, interviews, and reviews.
- Lead enterprise and cross-functional project reviews to identify and assess risks and controls throughout project planning and execution phases.
- Direct internal audit teams in conducting operational and compliance audits, ensuring thorough risk evaluations and timely follow-up on management’s recommendations.
Who you’ll work with:
As the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, you will lead a team of six internal audit staff, with responsibility for hiring, performance management, and career development. The role has a dual reporting structure, reporting functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the Vice President of Finance, who offers strategic oversight. The team prides itself on values-based leadership and is deeply committed to fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration—while encouraging innovation and growing future leaders
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Finance and:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce.
- Have 8+ years of relevant management experience in a large organization, including progressively responsible roles within the Audit function. Experience in Enterprise Risk Management would be an asset. Audit assurance experience at a public accounting firm would also be an asset.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by July 13, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check and a credit check in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Federated Co-operatives Limited
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does business differently. At its core, FCL is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada. We aim to create an experience for our team members where employees feel at home here and find success, community, and purpose. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop their careers within FCL and the larger Co-op system.
FCL is a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 160 independent retail co-operative associations. These retail co-ops own and operate agro centres, food stores, gas bars/convenience stores and home centres.