Director, Internal Audit

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #14145
• Salary: CA$160,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Director, Internal Audit on behalf of our client, a prominent Alberta-based energy organization with a mandate to support a reliable and competitive electricity market. This is a permanent, senior leadership role based in downtown Calgary operating in a hybrid work environment.

The Director, Internal Audit is an enterprise-wide leader responsible for setting the strategic direction for internal audit, risk, and compliance. Reporting functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the VP, Finance and Compliance, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the organization’s most significant risks are identified, assessed, and actively managed.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Audit Leadership

• Develop and evolve a forward-looking, risk-based internal audit plan covering strategic, financial, operational, cyber, third-party, fraud, and project risks.
• Position internal audit as a key contributor to enterprise resilience and governance maturity.

Governance & Board Assurance

• Provide the Audit Committee with integrated assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Bring difficult issues forward and facilitate the right conversations at the appropriate leadership level.

Enterprise Risk Oversight

• Lead enterprise risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across key risk domains.
• Challenge management’s risk assumptions to ensure completeness, consistency, and transparency.

Executive Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board on emerging risks, regulatory developments, and strategic initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Build and develop a high-performing internal audit function grounded in professional judgment and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.

Designations

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) required.

Experience

• 10–12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or assurance.
• Minimum 4 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven experience engaging directly with executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise risk discussions and drive risk-informed decision-making.

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills — able to simplify complex risk concepts for senior audiences.
• Strong professional judgment, executive presence, and the confidence to challenge and influence.
• Commitment to ethical standards and integrity.

Asset

• Experience in the electricity or energy industry is considered an asset.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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