Manager - Technology Risk- Assurance jobs at Ey in Canada, Toronto

This role sits at the intersection of technology, people, and business. You’ll be helping clients modernize their HR operations with confidence, deep domain expertise, and a collaborative mindset.

Client Leadership & Strategy

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR leaders, helping shape transformation roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Facilitate bilingual client workshops to translate strategic objectives into SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central solutions.
• Guide clients through decisions around process optimization, data governance, and HR architecture.

Implementation and Integration

• Lead the delivery of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central implementations across sectors and geographies.
• Oversee configuration, data migration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Ensure seamless integration with other HR systems and third-party applications.

Solution Ownership & Innovation

• Maintain ownership of solution integrity across configuration, integration, data strategy, and reporting.
• Introduce leading practices and innovations from the SAP ecosystem.
• Champion continuous improvement in system design, user experience, and analytics.

Program Delivery & Coordination

• Drive coordination across cross-functional teams to align delivery with organizational goals.
• Manage project timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.

People Leadership

• Lead and mentor delivery teams across onshore/offshore models.
• Foster growth and accountability through coaching and knowledge-sharing.

Change Enablement & Adoption

• Collaborate with change management teams to ensure successful adoption.
• Lead co-creation sessions to design user-centric solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices.
• Deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams.
• Proficiency in data migration, system configuration, and integration.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual fluency in French and English (spoken and written).

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, HR, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in HR technology consulting, with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end implementations.
• Strong executive presence and facilitation skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in complex environments.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification.
• Experience with other SAP SuccessFactors modules (Compensation, Talent, Learning, Recruiting).
• Familiarity with SAP HCM or WorkForce Software.

What we look for

• You lead with curiosity, structure, and confidence—even when the path isn’t clear.
• Clients ask for you by name.
• Your teams grow stronger under your leadership.
• You elevate delivery by connecting business strategy with tech decisions—and telling that story well.

As a Manager or Senior Consultant, you’ll play a hands-on role in designing, configuring, and deploying onboarding solutions while guiding clients through transformation with confidence and empathy.

Client Engagement & Strategy

• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition leaders to shape onboarding strategies aligned with business goals.
• Facilitate workshops to translate onboarding vision into SAP SuccessFactors capabilities.
• Advise clients on onboarding best practices, compliance, and experience design.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Lead the configuration and deployment of SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding, including integration with Recruiting and Employee Central.
• Design onboarding workflows, forms, and experiences tailored to client needs.
• Ensure seamless integration with third-party systems (e.g., background checks, provisioning tools).

Experience & Innovation

• Apply design thinking to create onboarding journeys that are intuitive, engaging, and inclusive.
• Introduce innovations such as mobile onboarding, preboarding portals, and personalized content.
• Continuously improve onboarding processes through analytics and feedback.

Project Delivery

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
• Support testing, training, and change enablement activities.

Team Collaboration

• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the SAP COI and HR tech team.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of onboarding processes and employee lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding and related modules.
• Ability to manage client relationships and lead workshops.
• Proficiency in system configuration, data migration, and integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR technology consulting, with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors.
• Proven experience implementing SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding.
• SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding certification (preferred).
• Experience working with global clients and distributed teams.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Certifications in SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Employee Central.
• Experience with onboarding analytics and experience platforms.
• Exposure to compliance and regulatory onboarding requirements.

What we look for

• You bring empathy, structure, and creativity to onboarding design.
• You elevate onboarding from a process to an experience.
• You build trust with clients and teams through clarity, confidence, and delivery excellence.
• You connect onboarding to broader talent and business strategies—and tell that story well.

In this role, you will be responsible for team handling on large projects encompassing the entire gamut of SOX from conceptualization to crafting to implementation of the entire SOX program including documentation and control testing, evaluating internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and regulations and effectiveness and efficiency of operations including cost management. This should be a SOX framework implementer role.

Primary Responsibilities

You'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your responsibility for this role includes but are not limited to:

• Responsible for execution of SOX, IFC Designing, walkthrough & Implementation, Business Process Review,
• Creation & mapping of Business Flow charts with RCM etc. (individually and as a team). To Perform risk
• assessment procedures, including identification of significant accounts & classes of transactions, mapping of business processes and provide comprehensive input to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit/SOX audit plan.
• Prepare SOX documentation such as process flowcharts, process narratives and risk and controls matrix.
• Design attributes, perform test of design and operating effectiveness of control so suggest improvements in the process by assessing risks and controls related to business imperatives, identify gaps, and assist in remediation.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, and execute all phases of SOX compliance, (to include leading walkthroughs and identifying/validating key controls, developing test procedures, executing, and documenting testing,and reporting results to Management). To Ensure clear, concise, actionable, and practical observations and recommendations, with a well-documented process for communication and resolution with clients on SOX deficiencies observed. Understand client(s) requirements, respond promptly to client requests and enquiries, and consistently meet client needs
• Support Managers/Senior Managers in the process of preparing audit plans, audit program, testing and reports Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. Able to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality relationships. Responsible for quality and timeliness of deliverables, including conclusions on control effectiveness and impact of control deficiencies.

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK) with 3+ years of experience with a large Global
• Corporate Process, Risk and Control department and/or similar experience
• MBA degree is a plus
• 2 to 7 years of relevant experience in SOX/IFC Designing & Implementation (preferably from the
• Risk Advisory practice of a Big 4 or reputed Consulting firms, else exposure to SOX in Industry will also do)
• Experience in conducting risk assessment procedures pertaining to financial reporting, process flow mapping, design, and documentation of RACM, controls testing, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plans Should be able to understand complex business situations, risk, and controls in ERP environment, identify gaps and suggest leading practices along with solid understanding on PCAOB requirements and COSO framework
• Should be process oriented and have strong analytical skills Should understand financial statements under Indian/US GAAP Have knowledge and understanding of SOX Framework
• Should possess excellent communication and report writing skills Capability of dealing with big clients Ability to handle pressure and manage complex situations Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member: understand personal and team roles; contribute to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback. Strong working experience of Excel, Visio, Word and other MS Office applications.

Our team leverages a wide range of leading EPM platforms, including:

• Acterys
• Anaplan
• Board
• Microsoft Business Performance Planning
• OneStream
• Oracle EPM
• SAP SAC and Group Reporting
• Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) operating models, as well as budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Gather and translate business requirements into effective FP&A process designs and financial models, ensuring alignment with technical specifications.
• Collaborate closely with technical consultants to support the technical design and build of EPM solutions, ensuring functional requirements are met.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring seamless execution of all functional aspects of EPM implementations.
• Lead testing efforts for EPM solutions, working with technical teams to validate that systems are configured correctly and meet business needs.
• Provide functional support throughout the implementation process, including system setup, documentation, and user training.
• Guide and mentor junior consultants, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Learn and grow within a dynamic team focused on financial performance technologies.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of EPM platforms and financial planning processes (e.g., FP&A, HR planning, CapEx).
• Ability to surface business requirements and help technical consultants define technical solutions.
• Experience with functional aspects of data modeling, scripting, and system integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with EPM platforms and or AI (machine learning, generative AI, etc).
• Familiarity with planning processes such as G&A Planning, HR Planning, Capital Expense Planning, and Project Planning.
• Exposure to pre-sales activities, including solution demos and proposal development.

Our engagements span from strategic assessments, target operating model designs, system / vendor selections, technology and data architecture design and implementation support of mid to large scale transformation opportunities

Your key responsibilities

• Lead multiple client engagements – Manage and lead the delivery of small and large / complex client engagements including overseeing planning, execution, stakeholder management and delivering strategic outcomes
• Provide subject matter guidance to team members based on experience and knowledge of the CCSB industry
• Business & practice development – Assist the partner and the team by leading and managing business development initiatives including developing proposals and scoping documents, and proactively building relationships with clients and peers at EY.
• Team management – Support people development through activities such as recruitment, mentoring and counsellor programmes
• Account management & Financials – Oversee engagement financials to maintain profitability, and efficient resource allocation as well as maintain compliance with internal risk and oversight procedures
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Bring CCSB industry knowledge and experience (e.g., Front-to-back capabilities and value chain, understanding of CCSB technology vendor landscape and service providers)
• Proven delivery leadership and people leadership roles in CCSB projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and client presentations
• Structured approach to critical problem solving
• The ability to lead and supervise project teams in a collaborative environment, to provide valuable insight and high-impact solutions to client issues.
• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude and an ability to think outside of the box and thrive on new challenges

To qualify for the role you must have

• A successful track record leading projects (10 years+) in CCSB Banking, CCSB Credit, Treasury Management, Transaction Banking and/or Client Front Office, gained through experience working at a financial services company, a top tier consulting firm, a specialist financial services consultancy, or an CCSB technology or service provider
• Experience of leading sales collateral such as proposal responses
• Strong business writing, presentations and stakeholder management skills
• People coaching and mentoring experience
• Extensive experience of project and programme delivery
• Deep understanding of current market trends in the CCSB industry and subject matter expertise

Ideally, you’ll also have

• CCSB Lending/Credit experience across the credit lifecycle (e.g. sales/origination, underwriting, fulfillment, servicing, loan accounting, monitoring, and default)
• Consulting experience with a Big 4 firm or large global financial institution
• Knowledge of KYC, AML, and other applicable compliance regulations
• Channel (branch, online, mobile, contact center, relationship manager) transformation experience
• Experience with operating model design to define target state business, operations, technology, and control partner functions
• Experience in core platform transformation to support the changing business and regulatory landscape, enabling the realization of strategic business priorities including improved client experience,
• market expansion and easier partner/correspondent banking integration
• Experience in design, testing, and implementation of technology-enabled solutions
• Experience in vendor assessment, selection, and transformation
• Experience in capability maturity model planning, roadmap development and investment prioritization for large-scale, strategic, and transformative initiatives
• Knowledge of workforce readiness, mobilization, and sales force effectiveness

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager at EY, you will contribute to the Supply Chain & Operations team by leading engagements, supporting practice development, and mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include:

Engagement Management:

• Develop procurement solutions and guide client strategy with expert-level knowledge of e-procurement and broader digital procurement technologies, with specific focus on SAP Ariba and related e-
• Procurement platforms (CLM, spend analytics, agentic AI platforms).
• Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of e-Procurement and digital business transformation projects for clients.
• Provide business process design and functional expertise across all phases of technology implementation, including requirements gathering, design, build, testing, and change management.
• Support project leadership in business development and market growth initiatives.
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, resource planning, and day-to-day client interactions.

People Development:

• Foster the development of digital procurement capabilities within EY’s Supply Chain practice.
• Create a positive team environment and provide coaching and support to junior staff.
• Assist senior leadership with practice development activities such as recruiting and training.

Business Development:

• Help expand the Procurement Transformation practice across EY Canada.
• Collaborate across EY service lines to identify and support business development opportunities.
• Develop new solutions and innovative ways of working to advance EY’s innovation agenda.

Skills and attributes for success

• An undergraduate degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Subject matter knowledge of digital procurement platforms – such as SAP Ariba, or any other procurement and spend management solutions (Ivalua, Coupa, Jaggaer, agentic AI platforms, etc.)
• 5–7+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience with blue-chip organizations.
• Functional/technical proficiency in full lifecycle delivery of business transformation projects.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• A high level of motivation, strong work ethic, and a self-starting attitude.
• Working knowledge in one or more of the following: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, or Procure-to-Pay processes.

What we offer you

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Discover how, when and where you can work at

Recognizing the changing and fast-paced professional landscape, you will team with engagement leadership to bring our broad range of capabilities and insights to enhance the effectiveness of the finance and operations function. You will be part of our Finance Transformation team and help clients by focusing on providing business advisory services that achieve measurable benefits in operational efficiency and strategic decision making.

As part of the Finance Transformation team, you will actively participate in engagements covering the following expertise areas:

• Finance Transformation Strategy & Roadmap
• Financial Statement Close & Consolidations
• FP&A, Controlling Excellence & Management Reporting
• Finance Operating Model Design
• Finance & Accounting Process Improvement, Mapping and Documentation
• Global Business Services including Shared Service Centers, Outsourcing

What you will do

As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will actively coach and counsel junior team members to help them develop.

Client responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Finance Transformation engagements, which involves advising clients on their internal finance strategy, operating models, and financial processes
• Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking budget and communicating issues to project leaders
• Participate in business development initiatives (POVs, Proposals, NextWave Sessions, among others)
• Build strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other services

People Management responsibilities

• Keep people at center through effective supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff members
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Finance Transformation professionals
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills and knowledge
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Skills and attributes for success

• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and keep an open mind (know when to lead and when to follow)
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to speak fluently and professionally in English, French an asset
• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
• An ability to think outside of the box, thrive on new challenges, and understand clients and teammates’ work style

What you will bring to this role

• Strong academic record including a bachelor's degree and approximately a minimum of 7 years’ experience in industry or with a recognized consulting firm
• Professional designation and/or qualification is desired i.e. MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CGA
• Experience in delivering projects that cover the full life cycle of assessment, design and implementation support
• Experience with emerging technologies and robotic process automation roll-out is an asset
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• Travel may be required for this role

Ideally, you’ll also have knowledge and experience of a number of the following areas: finance transformation; process transformation and improvement; planning, budgeting and forecasting; performance measurement and performance management; business performance reporting; cost reduction; shared service centers and business process outsourcing; financial statement close

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you