Senior Manager, Compliance - Hybrid

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting & Compliance, the Senior Manager, Compliance is responsible for the ongoing design, implementation and assessment of Li-Cycle’s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) program that includes quarterly, annual and ongoing SOX certification as well as special projects. The incumbent will be expected to leverage a deep understanding of the Company’s processes, auditing and internal control requirements, standard methodologies, and emerging trends to establish an outstanding SOX program.

The position will be responsible for ensuring the Company meets its goals and objectives for internal controls compliance. The incumbent will be instrumental in building a control framework that helps Li-Cycle scale in its current high-growth environment and driving continuous improvement and control consciousness into the organization while supporting business growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own the design, implementation, assessment, and continuous enhancement of Li-Cycle’s internal control framework
• Manage the company's SOX compliance program and act as a central point of contact and subject matter expert to ensure appropriate internal controls over financial reporting are designed and implemented. Assist in SOX scoping and planning including assessing financial statement risk and mapping significant locations to key process, systems, and accounts to determine the annual SOX plan.
• Design and implement a review, testing, and remediation process to ensure visibility on the effectiveness of the control environment on an ongoing basis. Identify, evaluate, and monitor the remediation of control deficiencies
• Identify and map mitigating internal controls for all key controls to avoid severe control deficiencies.
• Lead the annual walkthrough process with controls owners and external auditors to ensure documentation reflects current business processes and systems.
• Drive SOX scoping and risk assessment by collaborating with cross-functional teams to stay up to date on significant changes that may have an impact on the design and/or operating effectiveness of controls
• Oversee the coordination efforts between external auditors and internal process owners as part of certification and testing of controls
• Maintain on-going communication with external auditors including alignment on SOX planning, walkthroughs/testing, audit requests, and deficiency evaluation
• Lead periodic SOX controls rationalization aligned to evolving business processes
• Actively seek standardization and automation for managing internal controls and deploy innovative technology solutions to continuously improve the design and operation effectiveness of controls, documentation, and assessment of internal controls.
• Deliver timely and concise communication, including developing and producing management reporting, illustrating SOX status, trends, and remediation of deficiencies
• Prepare executive management and Audit Committee materials highlighting overall SOX progress and results
• Work collaboratively with business and process owners to educate on a best-in-class internal control environment and to provide support to ensure controls are designed and implemented effectively.

Job Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related audit & accounting experience, preferably gained in both public accounting and industry. Internal audit experience an asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce or Administration with CPA, CA/CGA/CMA or equivalent designation
• Previous experience supporting a company’s SOX program and crafting and implementing a system of internal controls, including experience in a large-scale management-led SOX organization
• Strong background in public company SOX compliance requirements, accounting, and finance processes, including a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency
• Demonstrated experience with key business processes and auditing requirements including Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) requirements
• Familiarity with financial systems as they relate to reviewing and improving internal controls. Previous experience with Oracle would be an asset
• A lean efficient process mentality
• Highly developed customer service approach to help business process owners navigate the SOX program, especially with non-accounting business partners
• The ability to quickly develop strong working relationships with internal departments, including those in international locations, IT personnel, internal and external auditors
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence, interact, and partner with cross-functional and remote teams
• Self-motivated, with a willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement able to manage change, and ability to work under tight deadlines and thrives in a high-growth and challenging environment with strong multi-tasking, analytical and decision-making skills
• Team-oriented, with excellent relationship building and communication skills.
• Flexible to travel.

Core Competencies:

• High-level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Consistently delivers quality work on time, with a strong attention to detail
• Support and practice all Health and Safety practices

About Li-Cycle:

Li-Cycle (NYSE: LICY) is on a mission to leverage its innovative Spoke & Hub Technologies™ to provide a customer-centric, end-of-life solution for lithium-ion batteries, while creating a secondary supply of critical battery materials. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are increasingly powering our world in automotive, energy storage, consumer electronics, and other industrial and household applications. The world needs improved technology and supply chain innovations to better manage battery manufacturing waste and end-of-life batteries and to meet the rapidly growing demand for critical and scarce battery-grade raw materials through a closed-loop solution. For more information, visit https://li-cycle.com/.

For more information, you can view Li-Cycle's corporate video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnUgCt0JshU

Li-Cycle is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. Individuals seeking employment at Li-Cycle are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, diverse-ability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Li-Cycle is focused on providing a barrier free Recruitment & Selection process. We will focus on experience and skills and will not discriminate against candidates who have a disability or require an accommodation throughout the Recruitment & Selection process.

Interested candidates should apply to Li-Cycle directly by submitting their resume through the Li-Cycle Career's page. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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