Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

Reporting to the Vice President, Internal Audit (based in Montreal), the Senior Manager, Internal Audit (based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) provides strategic leadership and oversight of the internal audit function, delivering independent and objective assurance and advisory services that add value and enhance the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control environment.

The role

• Provide strategic leadership over the internal audit portfolio, overseeing multiple concurrent and complex audits across functions and geographies.
• Lead the annual enterprise risk assessment and development of the risk-based internal audit plan.
• Plan, execute, and report on operational, compliance, financial, and strategic audits, as well as special projects requested by management and the Audit & Finance Committee.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives on governance, risk management, and internal control matters.
•  Identify enterprise-level risks and control gaps; recommend actionable solutions to strengthen controls and support informed decision-making.
• Design, enhance, and enforce internal audit methodologies, standards, and templates in alignment with IIA standards.
• Lead quality assurance activities, including internal reviews and preparation for external assessments.
• Drive innovation through adoption of data analytics, automation, and audit technologies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Safeguard confidentiality of sensitive and high-risk audit matters
• Leadership & People Management
  
  • • Lead, mentor, and develop audit managers, senior auditors, and staff.
    • Own performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
    • Oversee audit resource planning and deployment across the portfolio.

The requirement

• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management; Big Four experience a plus.
• Professional certification required (CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Deep expertise in enterprise risk, governance, internal controls, and complex audit environments.
• Executive-level communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and data analytics capabilities.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
•  High level of integrity, professionalism, and independent judgment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15–20%.

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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