Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management
Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
Who We Are
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
The Role
We are currently searching for a Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management, reporting to the VP, Legal. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management plays a key strategic role in strengthening the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control environment across all Canadian operations. This leader provides independent insights to the Audit Committee and executive team, helping the business anticipate risks, uncover opportunities, and make confident, well‑informed decisions. They will lead the enterprise risk management program, ensuring that risk is understood, aligned with strategy, and monitored through a consistent and forward‑looking framework. As the steward of the internal audit function, they will oversee a risk‑based audit plan spanning financial, operational, technology, compliance, and fraud areas - delivering meaningful recommendations that enhance performance and elevate the company’s risk culture. This role partners closely with business leaders to strengthen controls, enhance resilience, and support long‑term organizational success. The position functionally reports into the Audit Committee of the Board.
Location
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. This is a field-based role with visits to the office on an as-needed basis.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the development and execution of a dynamic, risk‑based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and store/distribution centre activities
- Deliver timely, impactful audit reports with clear recommendations, and oversee tracking and reporting of remediation progress across the organization
- Oversee fraud risk management, including investigations, trend analysis, and coordination with Legal and HR on sensitive matters
- Own and advance the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, ensuring consistent identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks across all business units
- Define and communicate risk appetite, develop risk indicators and dashboards, and provide meaningful insights to Executive Leadership and the Board
- Partner with risk, compliance, and privacy leaders to strengthen the Three Lines Model and enhance programs such as control self‑assessment, third‑party risk, and crisis management/business continuity.
- Support governance by advising the Audit Committee on risk, controls, and organizational readiness to deliver the corporate strategy and annual plan.
- Provide quarterly reporting on key risks, control issues, audit plan status, and internal audit performance, and maintain required charters and quality standards.
- Collaborate with external auditors and shareholder audit teams to streamline activities, reduce duplication, and drive integrated assurance.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing internal audit team, manage departmental budgets and co‑sourcing partners, and maintain a robust QAIP to drive continuous improvement in methodologies and tools.
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- Professional designations in CPA and/or CIA
- Additional designations such as CISA, CISM, CRMA or CFE are assets
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive internal/external audit and/or risk management experience
- 5+ years of managerial and leadership experience
- Proven experience building and leading ERM programs and risk-based audit plans in multi-entity, multi-location organizations
- Exposure to retail, supply chain/logistics, and/or regulated beverage/consumer goods sectors is an asset
- Demonstrated experience with SAP or similar ERPs, ITGCs, cybersecurity and privacy (e.g., PCI-DSS, PIPEDA) and fraud risk management
Skills
- Expert knowledge of internal auditing standards and methodologies with the ability to assess governance, risk and control effectiveness
- Enterprise risk management design and facilitation, including risk appetite, KRI design and reporting
- Exceptional communication and executive presence, with experience presenting to Board/Audit Committee
- Demonstrated skills in change leadership and stakeholder management with the ability to influence without authority
- Team leadership skills including hiring, coaching, developing talent, and supporting succession planning
- Excellent data analytics and automation skills to support continuous auditing/monitoring
- Project/program management across parallel audits and initiatives
- Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
Deadline to Apply:
May 1, 2026 @ 11:59pm EDT
Compensation
Salary range? Yup, we’ve got one: $128,300–$160,400 CAD per year. But here’s the real deal - if you’re the perfect brew of experience, skills, and personality, we’re open to exploring beyond the range. Tell us what you’re working with, and let’s pour over it together.
What We Offer
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.
We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, hybrid work arrangement, generous paid time off and summer hours program, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.
*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
