Senior Internal Controls Specialist

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID). Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members: Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities. Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs. Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development. ## About the role Please note: This is a posting for 2 positions, with one permanent opportunity and one temporary 12 month term opportunity, with potential for extension. This position has a hybrid work arrangement. On average, this means 1 day on-site per week. Please note that this is subject to change due to business priorities. As ATB’s next Internal Controls Specialist, you won't just be checking boxes—you will be the architect of trust at ATB. You will join an agile team dedicated to safeguarding our financial reporting (ICOFR) environment. This isn't about passive compliance; it’s about partnering with business leaders to proactively mitigate risk, foster organizational resilience, and ensure the effectiveness of controls that protect ATB and our clients. As digital transformation shapes our future, you will also play a pivotal role in evolving our control environment. From AI-enabled processes to intelligent automation, you will evaluate emerging risks, challenge legacy assumptions, and ensure our oversight practices remain agile and future-ready. ## Accountabilities * Map the Risk Landscape: Partner with business and IT stakeholders to proactively identify, evaluate, and document financial risks and control activities using standardized templates. * Evaluate Control Performance: Execute end-to-end testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of business and IT General Control (ITGC) processes. You will analyze control gaps to determine their broader impact on the ICOFR program and ATB’s financial integrity. * Serve as a Trusted Advisor: Act as the go-to resource for business partners on ICOFR matters, providing expert insights on control effectiveness, risk mitigation strategies, and industry best practices. * Track & Govern Remediation: Monitor the resolution of identified control gaps, collaborating with management to document progress and accurately capturing remediation milestones within our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform (MetricStream). * Bridge Stakeholder Networks: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across ATB’s ecosystem, seamlessly coordinating with process owners, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk Management (ORM), Internal Assurance (IA), and external auditors (KPMG). ## Skills, experience & requirements Required: * Educational & Professional Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, backed by your CPA or CIA designation. * Proven Track Record: At least 5 years of experience in public accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, or internal audit. * The Core Mindset: A collaborative team player with strong analytical capabilities and a proven aptitude for resolving challenges. Assets: * Information Systems Literacy: Familiarity with GRC platforms, complemented by a foundational understanding of ITGCs and systems infrastructure (CISA designation is an asset). * ICOFR Expertise: A deep understanding of how to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. * Banking/Financial Services Background: Prior experience navigating the unique landscape of the financial services or banking sector. Don’t meet all the requirements on the list? A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you. We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. What happens next? If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com Stay in touch We’re excited that you’re interested in a career with ATB. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to learn more about what our team is up to.