Internal Audit Manager – Financial Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Direct and oversee internal audit engagements across essential banking functions such as loan operations, credit administration, deposit operations, ACH and electronic payments, wire transfers, branch operations, accounting and financial reporting, human resources and payroll, ERM, MRM, and investment and treasury operations.

• Plan and define the scope of audit engagements, which includes conducting risk assessments, developing audit programs, and allocating resources effectively.

• Supervise audit procedures in line with firm methodologies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Evaluate audit workpapers, testing outcomes, and documentation for precision, completeness, consistency, and quality.

• Manage project schedules, budgets, team workloads, engagement scope, and delivery timelines.

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, facilitating meetings, presenting findings, and addressing inquiries.

• Review and finalize audit reports that contain clear, accurate, and actionable recommendations.

• Detect emerging risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for process enhancements.

• Oversee, mentor, and nurture Senior Associates and Associates through coaching, feedback, training, and professional development initiatives.

• Aid in business development through proposals, client relationship management, and identifying further service opportunities.

• Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies, tools, and internal procedures.

• Manage multiple simultaneous engagements while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.

• Assist with team scheduling and billing tasks.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or similar fields, with a clear history of increasing responsibility.

• Strong comprehension of internal control frameworks, such as COSO.

• Familiarity with audit methodologies and risk assessment strategies.

• Understanding of banking operations and regulatory requirements.

• Experience in leading client engagements and managing teams effectively.

• Capability to review complex work, pinpoint issues, and guarantee high-quality outcomes.

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple engagements and adhere to deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, encompassing the presentation of findings to clients and senior stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, with an estimated maximum of 25 nights per year.

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA, or active pursuit of certification is preferred.

• Experience in managing client relationships within financial institutions is preferred.

• Knowledge of FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, and state banking regulator guidance is preferred.

• Experience with data analytics tools and audit technology platforms is preferred.

• Proven leadership and experience in people development is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company contributions.

• Generous time off and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s.

• Flexible work schedules.

• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave.

• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.

• 4 weeks of paid leave and caregiver leave once eligible.

• Wellness coaching and mental health counseling.

• One-on-one professional coaching.

• Leadership and career development programs.

• Beyond program with personal and professional development experiences.