Director, Internal Controls
Division: Finance
Job Location: Remote (Ontario, Alberta)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!

Aurora Cannabis is a leader in the rapidly evolving global cannabis industry, serving both medical and consumer markets worldwide. Dedicated to helping people improve their lives, Aurora is driven by science and innovation, with a focus on providing premium medical cannabis products produced with the highest standards. We proudly serve both patients and consumers across Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Our global brand portfolio includes Aurora, Being, CanniMed, CraftPlant, Daily Special, Drift, Greybeard, IndiMed, MedReleaf, Pedanios, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler Cannabis Co, and WMMC. Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched.

At Aurora, employees are at the heart of everything we do as we execute with excellence and agility. Whether in our manufacturing facilities, in our state-of-the-art research labs or supporting our global business development, or, within our corporate functions such as HR, operations, government affairs, and more – our diverse A-Team leads with expertise, passion and dedication every day. Together, we are opening the world to cannabis and making a meaningful impact for patients, consumers, our communities and our A-team. 

Job Summary
The Director, Internal Controls is a key member of the Finance leadership team, responsible for strengthening the company’s internal control environment in collaboration with Internal Audit and External Auditors. As a critical resource in the organization’s second line of defence, this role ensures the effectiveness of internal controls, supports compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and drives control improvements across the global organization. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, with a dotted line to the VP, Compliance, Risk and Assurance, the Director will work cross-functionally to develop, monitor, and improve control activities that safeguard company assets and ensure reliable financial reporting.

As the Director, Internal Controls you will be involved in…

• Internal Controls Framework:
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of a comprehensive internal control framework within the organization, based on a top-down risk and materiality assessment
• Ensure controls are effectively integrated into business processes, systems, and policies.
• Audit Coordination and Collaboration:
• Serve as the primary Finance liaison for Internal Audit and External Auditors on matters related to internal controls over financial reporting.
• Coordinate walkthroughs, control testing, and remediation efforts with Internal Audit and other assurance functions.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to auditor requests and facilitate effective communication and documentation.
• Work with the Internal Audit and External Auditors to find efficiencies with respect to testing requirements for the Integrated Audit, including but not limited to: control self-assessments, dual-purpose testing (control and substantive), and reliance by external auditors on the testing work of management and Internal Audit
• SOX Compliance Facilitation:
• Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities related to financial processes, including maintaining control documentation (narratives, process maps, and risk and control matrices), including updating documentation for process and personnel changes, and coordinating updates with key cross-departmental stakeholders when there is process overlap.
• Partner with process owners to ensure proper control design and operational effectiveness in financial systems and processes.
• Ensure timely remediation of control deficiencies and track progress of open issues.
• Regularly reporting to the Vice President, Public Company and Corporate Finance on the state of internal controls health, and escalating emerging issues or risks as they arise
• Reporting on a monthly basis to the SOX Steering Committee on the status of internal control health and remediation efforts within Finance, in collaboration with Internal Audit
• Control Monitoring & Risk Management
• Perform risk assessments related to financial processes and identify control gaps or areas for improvement.
• Implement ongoing monitoring routines and periodic control assessments to maintain a strong control environment.
• Develop risk mitigation plans in partnership with Finance and other stakeholders.
• Training and Process Improvement:
• Educate team members and other control owners on internal control requirements and best practices.

You would be the best fit for this role if you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA (or equivalent) designation required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, internal audit, public accounting, or related areas.
• Strong experience with SOX compliance, control testing, and risk assessment methodologies.

Bonus Points if you have…

• Strong technical expertise in internal control frameworks and SOX.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify risks, assess controls, and propose solutions.
• Ability to navigate complexity in a fast-paced, global, and evolving environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively across the organization.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and sustain enterprise-wide internal control programs aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory expectations
•  Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to link control effectiveness to broader business performance and risk mitigation outcomes.
•  Strong project management and organizational abilities with experience overseeing complex, cross-functional initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities to identify risks, assess controls, and propose actionable solutions
• Deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies and ability to apply a top-down, risk-based approach to control design, monitoring, and remediation.
• Strong business and financial acumen with a clear understanding of operational interdependencies, reporting cycles, and the implications of control failures on enterprise performance.
• Ability to navigate complexity in a fast-paced, global, and evolving environment while maintaining a high level of professional discipline and accountability.
• Demonstrated experience in executive-level reporting, including preparation and presentation of control status, deficiencies, and remediation updates to Audit Committees, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and coaching skills, with demonstrated success in developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Ability to drive organizational change and foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Proven capacity to manage competing priorities, deliver high-quality results under tight timelines, and adapt to evolving business requirements.
• High degree of professional integrity, ethics, and sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive information.
•  Experience leveraging automation and technology to enhance control efficiency, documentation, and real-time monitoring.
• Commitment to professional development and maintaining awareness of emerging risks, evolving regulatory requirements, and leading practices in internal controls and governance.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and influence outcomes without direct authority.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora
•    Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting-free-Friday-afternoons and more! 

•    Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology. 

•    Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.

 
Next steps

Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and we will contact you if we see a fit via email.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity.  Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!).  

Diversity and inclusion
At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know!