Senior Analyst, Internal Audit

Senior Analyst, Internal Audit

Location:

Toronto, Canada.

We’re looking for a Senior Analyst, Internal Audit to join our Finance team. You will support the best practices of our finance division to drive Internal Audit at Lightspeed.

As part of the Internal audit team, you will be the key executor within the Internal Audit function, responsible for leading complex audit fieldwork from start to finish. You will conduct deep‑dive analysis across financial, operational, and compliance areas to proactively identify risks and critical control gaps. Beyond testing, you will draft definitive audit reports and drive the implementation of management’s corrective actions.

Your efforts directly contribute to the company’s control maturity and operational efficiency, with opportunities to shape the audit function through involvement in specialized compliance projects.

• Report to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, and lead and execute all phases of internal audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting) across operational, financial, and compliance areas, ensuring adherence to professional standards (IIA) and performing associated risk assessments.
• Draft high‑quality, clear, and concise audit reports detailing findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Participate in ad‑hoc special projects, investigations, and strategic initiatives as requested by senior leadership or the Audit Committee.
• Stay abreast of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes impacting the business and the internal audit profession.

• Completed or in process of completing certain professional designations: CIA and/or CISA (highly preferred).
• 3‑5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related risk management/compliance field, including at least two years in internal audit.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of the COSO framework, and internal audit standards (IIA).
• Proven experience in leading/participating in complex audit engagements and performing robust risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in situations requiring significant professional judgment, analytical rigor, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with audit management software.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong presentation and communication skills.

• Experience with Audit Board, Net Suite and/or Salesforce.
• Extensive experience in a high‑growth, publicly traded technology company.
• Excellent written and spoken French.
• Experience with data analytics tools in an audit context (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Alteryx).
• CPA, CFE, or other relevant professional certifications/degrees.

• You are self‑motivated and detail‑oriented, able to multitask and work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, juggle multiple projects at a time, meet deadlines and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
• You have great analytical skills, and professional judgment.
• You have a desire to take ownership.
• You have a team‑oriented personality with the ability to work independently.

• A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work.
• A culture that celebrates performance.
• The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard.
• Career‑defining opportunities.
• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Equity options, because this is your company too.
• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters.
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best.
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.
• Interest groups, employee‑led networks, social committees to sponsor sports teams.
• Computer purchase program to get your personal Mac Book.
• Enhanced parental leave to support growing families.

At Lightspeed, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skill set, qualifications, experience, and market data. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We reasonably expect the total compensation for this position to be in the range of $80,000-$100,000 annually CAD. Lightspeed also provides a variety of employee benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, RRSP plan and match, paid parental leave top‑up, and paid time off.

Please note that this compensation information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within Ontario and reflects the amount Lightspeed is willing to pay at the time of this posting. This role represents an existing vacancy at Lightspeed.

Please note that we ask applicants to disclose any criminal convictions, and we conduct criminal record checks as part of our hiring process for this role.