Senior Audit Manager

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SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

The Senior Audit Manager leading audits of the company’s Corporate Finance and Accounting functions will be one of the key members of Internal Audit’s senior leadership team.  Reporting to the Deputy audit director, the Senior Audit Manager will be Internal Audit’s point-of-contact and relationship manager for the company’s Corporate Finance and Accounting functions.  In addition, the Senior Audit Manager will oversee and direct performance of work for and interaction with external auditors particularly on SOX and other annual audit testing for reliance; will provide guidance to other non-IT audit Managers and will assist in interface with regulators as needed.

It is expected that the Senior Audit manager will possess and maintain adequate industry expertise.  The Senior Audit Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of the audits in their assigned risk areas including leading multiple audits simultaneously utilizing the support of audit supervisors and staff in a team-based environment. This individual will also provide primary input to the risk assessment and audit planning process.   The Senior Audit Manager’s performance will be impacted by his or her ability to build strong relationships with key management, address their most critical risk and control issues in a measurable way, and add value as a key source of internal control and risk management best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage projects in accordance with applicable standards, identify significant control issues, and provide quality recommendations.
• Oversee overall performance of SOX and other audit and project work for external audit use and review.
• Assist in interface and coordination with external parties, including external auditors, regulators, and other work teams.
• Foster a positive environment receptive to change and effectively manage for a team environment.
• Support ongoing enhancements to Internal Audit function through various strategic initiatives.
• Serve as Internal Audit’s primary point-of-contact for the assigned risk areas and auditable units.
• Provide ongoing dialogue to management regarding emerging risks or issues that need to be considered and/or addressed; build relationships with business line stakeholders.
• Provide input to the annual risk assessment and planning process relative to his or her areas of responsibility.
• Supervise planning, performance, and reporting of audit results by audit teams utilizing Internal Audit Software.  
• Manage multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Perform second level review of all work performed, and results produced in his or her areas of responsibility including first draft of audit reports.
• Provides technical guidance to supervised personnel on issues or questions related to audit delivery.
• Supervise following up on open audit issues related to his or her areas of responsibility.
• Provide periodic and annual performance reviews, as well as ongoing coaching, and supervision of development plans for supervised personnel.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the entire Internal Audit team related to his or her areas of responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES

• Accepts other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Unquestionable ethics, integrity, and values.
• Ability to professionally handle confidential matters.
• High degree of initiative, dependability and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to accept and facilitate change, whether indicated by corporate needs, market or regulatory requirements.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage competing priorities.
• High level of energy, passion, and commitment to excellence.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including creativity and innovative thinking combined with a willingness to challenge the status quo and act as a “change agent.”
• Highly professional with strong interpersonal skills.
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

• Education: An undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related business discipline is required. Graduate education such as Master's in Accounting or Business Administration is considered a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of financial services auditing experience including at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Certifications/Specific Knowledge: An active professional certification in at least one area (e.g., CIA, CPA, CBA, CISA, CFSA, CTA, etc.) is expected
• Strong knowledge of products, issues, risks, and the regulatory environment related to financial services.
• Strong knowledge of management/internal control best practices.
• Proven experience managing audit teams.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience building strong relationships with senior and middle management.
• Experience performing risk assessments and developing audit plans.
• Strong technical, accounting, business, and auditing background with substantial experience gained in the banking industry.
• Working knowledge of information technology (IT) auditing and ability to apply those concepts to assigned   areas of responsibility, through collaboration with IT audit team.
• Experience leveraging AI and data analytics tools to support audit planning, testing, and reporting activities.
• Public accounting experience considered a plus.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

Required annual compliance training; New Employee Orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, reports, and cash denominations, and identify customers. This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer.  This can be done sitting or standing with use of the right desk.  This position may require bending and reaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred.  Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered. Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.