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Senior Manager, Internal Control

  • Canada
  • Boucherville, Toronto
  • Hybrid
  • Permanent Full-Time
  • Posted: 2 Apr 2026
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Senior Manager, Internal Control

About the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Internal Control. In this role, you will be responsible for fostering an effective internal control environment, while overseeing the testing and evaluation of operational and financial controls, including on-site operational testing.

 

You will play a key role in providing reasonable assurance that the organization operates efficiently and effectively, maintains reliable financial reporting, and complies with applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where it operates.

 

Reporting to the Director, Internal Control, you will work closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders, including Business Process Owners and Control Owners, as well as collaborate with global Internal Control and Internal Audit teams. Success in this role requires strong business partnering and presentation skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to think independently and take initiative.

 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Plan and manage control testing for processes within scope, ensuring effective resource allocation and timely alignment with business stakeholders
  • Perform and oversee control evaluations, review results with the business, and leverage data analytics to facilitate testing by exception
  • Conduct operational control testing through on-site visits across multiple locations and align findings with the business
  • Ensure high-quality documentation of control testing in accordance with internal control guidelines
  • Provide guidance and recommendations for risk remediation when high-risk issues are identified
  • Contribute to presentations and reporting for key stakeholders, both in content and delivery
  • Ensure action plans are defined, monitored, and implemented with clear ownership to mitigate risks
  • Partner with the business on risk management and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Promote adherence to internal policies and procedures
  • Regularly share updates with leadership on risks, processes, and results
  • Travel is expected up to approximately 20%

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 CAD. The final salary offered will be determined by factors such as relevant experience and qualifications, internal equity and external market conditions. 

 

Danone Canada also offers a competitive short-term incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, group retirement plans, wellbeing account, flexible time off, true hybrid work environment, paid parental leave, and other attractive options. 

 

As part of our commitment to transparency in our hiring practices, we may use AI-enabled tools at certain stages of the recruitment process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by people. 

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

 

 

About you

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; an advanced degree is an asset
  • Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, ideally within a multinational organization, in internal controls, external audit, finance, or supply chain; exposure to audit practices is highly preferred
  • Full professional bilingualism in English and French is required, as the role involves regular collaboration with stakeholders in both Canada and the United States.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and projects
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and data analytics
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leadership
  • Strong understanding of financial and operational risks and mitigation strategies
  • Demonstrated people management and mentoring capabilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate financial and audit concepts to non-finance stakeholders

 

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About Danone

What are you waiting for? Join our team and enjoy these exceptional benefits!

 

Danone Canada is a business unit of Danone and operates from headquarter offices in Boucherville, Quebec, and Toronto, Ontario. Danone Canada is the country’s largest consumer-facing B Corporation, demonstrating that the company meets the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. From year to year, Danone is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for its forward-thinking work environment and was awarded the Parity Certification Women in Governance for our commitment towards gender equality in the workplace. We have 500+ employees across Canada that are engaged and energized to deliver Danone’s mission: Bringing health through to food to as many people as possible, by working on strong brands such as Activia, Oikos, Danone, Silk, International Delight and many others. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

 

Danone Canada doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to cultural background, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or age. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

 

We promote diversity and encourage all people with the skills mentioned in this posting to apply for this position.

 

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Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. 

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