Internal Audit Manager

NASA Federal Credit Union is seeking an Internal Audit Manager. The ideal candidate will build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with first and second-line stakeholders to align objectives, clearly communicate issues, and drive practical, value-added outcomes.  Responsibilities include developing, executing, and continuously improving an integrated, risk-based internal audit plan aligned to the three lines of defense model; planning and conducting audits in accordance with generally accepted internal audit standards; coordinating audits conducted by third-party firms; and producing clear, concise reporting on audit activities, key findings, and recommendations to support transparency and informed decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following with other duties as assigned.

• Remains cognizant of and adheres to Credit Union policies and procedures, and financial institution regulations.
• Develops and maintains the internal audit plan to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and processes, adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies, and to identify areas for improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
• Works collaboratively with leadership, auditees, and third-party audit firms as applicable, in execution of the plan.
• Maintains audit schedule, manages records, provides updates and presents final reports as requested.
• Schedules and coordinates internal audits conducted by third-party audit firm, including ensuring scopes of audits meet expectations, ensuring findings and recommendations accurately reflect audit results, and providing guidance to leadership and auditees as needed. 
• Prepares and executes additional risk-based audits to supplement internal audits conducted by third-party audit firm. Develops and presents findings and recommendations, and issues written audit reports that accurately reflect audit results.
• Analyzes data obtained from audits and risk assessments for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, management policies or procedures, and plans audits accordingly. Documents results as appropriate.
• Obtains and documents management responses to audit findings, tracks completion of required actions related to audit findings, and conducts follow-up reviews and audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Develops and provides audit finding remediation tracking reports and metrics.  
• Develops and maintains Internal Audit policies and procedures.
• Enhances and streamlines leading audit practices and processes, including implementing audit tools to improve audit efficiencies.
• Demonstrates high standards of conduct and ethics, as well as the ability to use appropriate judgment and discretion.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field is required. 
• At least three years of experience as an internal auditor in a financial environment is required.
• Professional certification(s) such as CIA, CCUIA, or CPA is required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
• Ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow.
• Team-oriented, creative, and able to work in a structured manner.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously while meeting demanding deadlines.
• Ability to create plans and effectively prioritize workload.
• Demonstrates initiative, innovation, and drive for results
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems, driving solutions to completion.
• Ability to demonstrate strong general knowledge of financial services, operational risks and controls, and regulatory requirements
• Strong business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to understand and test internal management controls and procedural policies and guidelines
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Our Generous Benefit Package Includes:

NASA Federal Credit Union offers an array of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), paid leave, remote work options for applicable positions, and more.

+Insurance coverage begins the 1st day of the month, following 30 days after hire date.

*100% Credit Union-Paid

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Salary: $120,000 - $165,000 / Annually
• 401(k) with employer match up to 6% and immediate 100% vesting
• Gain Sharing Bonus (eligibility rules apply)*Health Insurance (Choice of two nationwide PPO plans)
• High-Deductible Plan: 100% employer contribution toward premium. (HSA and FSA compatible)+*
• Low-Deductible Plan: Generous employer contribution toward premium. (FSA compatible)+
• Dental Insurance: Generous employer contribution toward premium (HSA and FSA compatible)+
• Vision Insurance: Generous employer contribution toward premium (HSA and FSA compatible)+
• Long-term Disability Insurance+*
• Flexible Spending Medical Account (FSA)+
• Flexible Spending Dependent Care Account+
• Health Savings Account (HSA)+
• Voluntary Supplemental Employee and Dependent Life Insurance+
• Voluntary Short-term Disability Insurance+
• Remote or Remote / Hybrid work options based on position
• Life Insurance/AD&D+*
• Vacation Leave (excluding Outside Loan Officers)
• Sick and Safe Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus*
• Credit Union Membership Eligible
• Employee Assistance Program+*
• Identity Theft Protection (Additional premiums to add family members)+*
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Remote or Remote / Hybrid work options based on position

All benefits are based on meeting NASA Federal Credit Union’s eligibility requirements and the carrier’s terms and conditions. 

                                                                           WE’RE STRONGER TOGETHER

At NASA Federal Credit Union, we strive to ensure a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and opportunity where everyone can feel valued, appreciated, and respected. We commit to recruit and retain a diverse team with the best talents to live our vision, mission, and values. We recognize that respecting different perspectives and experiences makes us stronger together.