Business Controls, Fall 2026 - Toronto or Vancouver (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

We are committed to providing our Co-ops/Interns with a student experience that provides a supportive and engaging learning environment while developing skills and business acumen. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences including our Corporate Speaker Series, Fireside Chats, Volunteer opportunities and Networking events. 

Eligibility Note: To qualify for a student (Co-op/Internship) opportunity, students must be enrolled in their academic studies at a post-secondary institution (university/college) and must be returning to school after completion of their work term with QuadReal.  If you are a student registered in an official co-op program at your post-secondary institution and completion of a final work term is a mandatory component for you to graduate, you are eligible to apply with the understanding that you will leave QuadReal at the end of your work term or have the possibility to be considered for full-time opportunities. 

Based in Toronto or Vancouver, the Co-op/Intern, Business Controls, will report to the Manager, Business Controls, and directly assist the team responsible for the overall evaluation and documentation of internal controls enabling unqualified opinions on QuadReal’s Service Organization Controls Report (“SOC 1”) as well as the annual CEO/CFO certification to the QuadReal Audit Committee on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and other finance improvement projects.   

What We Offer: 

• An organization and leaders that support your development through meaningful work experience 

• A Student Mentorship Program designed to provide support throughout your experience 

• Opportunities to build your industry knowledge through weekly Speaker Series & Fireside Chats 

• Opportunities to participate in case competitions within QuadReal during your work term, fostering cross-functional collaboration with intern peers and enhancing exposure to real-world problem-solving. 

• Giving back to the community with your peers and team members through volunteering events 

• Opportunities to build long-lasting industry and professional relationships 

What You Will Experience: 

• Support the design, evaluation and documentation of financial reporting processes, internal controls, and operating practices 

• Support management during the SOC 1 audit and work collaboratively with external auditors to ensure adequate project management 

• Support internal controls documentation in the Governance, Risk and Compliance tool Workiva 

• Support the drafting of reports and procedures, to ensure industry standards are met or exceeded with respect to internal controls over financial reporting 

• Support Internal Audit and Finance work in special projects, including advisory assignments 

What You Will Bring: 

• Enrolled in a Business/Commerce degree program with a specialization in Finance, Information Technology or Computer Science is desired. Interest in pursuing a professional auditing, accounting, or compliance related designation (CPA/CIA/CFE/CMA/CISA/CISSP) 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and present results that articulate key themes and messages 

• Ability to allocate one’s time effectively, work under pressure and manage deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands, competing priorities; willing to learn and adapt to changes in a dynamic environment; organized; detailed orientated and a self-starter 

• Must have advanced knowledge of Word, Power Point and Excel, including familiarity with Pivot Tables & VLook Up. Prior experience and/or interest in financial reporting systems. 

• Excellent communication, oral and written; able to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships; able to be flexible and work with all types of personalities; able to exercise confidentiality and places a priority on client services   

• Embrace and pro-actively support QuadReal’s values and its culture of environmental sustainability and corporate and social responsibility.  

• Previous finance, financial reporting processes and/or auditing experience strongly preferred 

This job posting is for a newly created role within our organization. 

The expected hourly range for this role is $23-$25. 

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