Internal Audit Manager

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Job Summary:

The Internal Audit Manager (IAM) is responsible for assisting with the planning, designing, and implementing of the organization’s audit plan and internal audit programs and controls, covering the areas of business systems and processes, financial and accounting systems, IT, investigations, contracts, and business risk, helping to ensure audit coverage is appropriate for the level of risk at the Bank. The IAM will direct the audit staff, ensuring staff is focused on established priorities; providing regular on-going feedback; has responsibility as the primary initial work paper reviewer on audit engagements and coaches audit staff on the Internal Audit Department’s processes; leads audits of complex business units, functions or operations; participates on various committees, providing input regarding potential control issues; and acts as the interim director in the absence of the Director of Internal Audit.

Primary Functions and/or Responsibilities:

• Leads the audits of complex business units, functions, or operations, and supervises progress of assigned audit engagements to team members. Participates, as needed, in the performance of audit test work.
• Acts as primary initial reviewer of audit work papers and written audit reports for accuracy and completeness. Coaches and counsels staff, providing ongoing feedback.
• Assists in ensuring the scope of the audit, overall opinion on the system of internal control, and recommended corrective actions are complete and accurate, and the status of management actions addressing audit and exam issues are accurately reported and ultimately resolved in a satisfactory manner
• Following approval of the audit plan, assists in allocating and supervising audit resources to ensure projects are completed as projected
• Plans, assigns, and oversees work of audit staff. Directs, monitors, evaluates, and appraises audit staff productivity and performance. Coaches and counsels staff, providing ongoing feedback. Assesses team development needs and provides development opportunities as needed. Plans, assigns, and oversees work of audit staff. Interviews and selects new hires, as needed. Provides operating supervision, guidance, training, and support to audit staff.
• Interacts with employees at all levels of the organization, participating on committees and special projects as assigned
• Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability and be a catalyst for change
• Attends quarterly Audit Committee meetings, assists in creating audit committee reports and oversees minute records.
• Articulates the effect of risk on management’s operations
• Performs administrative duties related to audit work
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field of study preferred
• At least seven years of internal or external audit experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Bank Auditor (CBA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation required
• Experience in managing expectations of external auditors
• At least 1-2 years of supervisory experience required

Specific Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Strength of leadership and fortitude

• High level of initiative and motivation
• Ability to work closely with Bank management while remaining objective and independent
• Ability to influence people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to interact with people on all levels of the organization

Hiring Salary Range

The hiring range below reflects targeted base salary. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s prior related experience & education and will be finalized at the time of offer. In addition to base salary, most positions are also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program. Select positions may also be eligible to earn incentives and/or commissions. Hiring Base Salary Range: $88,000 - $104,500 plus bonus.

Benefits

• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• 401(k) plan with lucrative company match
• Tuition assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Lifestyle Accounts that provide employees with reimbursement for the things that are most important to them such as childcare, student loan payments, gym memberships, pet insurance and much more.
• Team Member Banking - a suite of products and services with special benefits for employees

Hybrid Eligibility: Position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (requiring some days in the office each week).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

“PROTECTED VETERANS” AND “INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITY”