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Job Title:

Internal Auditor FLSA Classification:

Exempt Department:

Internal Audit Reports To:

Audit Committee Chair/ President -

CEO Position Summary:

The Assistant Vice President of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the internal audit function and delivering independent, objective assessments that strengthen the Association's risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. This position plays a critical part in advancing the Company's long-term stability and operational excellence by promoting best practices and providing clear, actionable insights to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of all internal audit activities, ensuring a disciplined, risk-based approach that aligns with the Association's strategic objectives.
• Create and maintain an annual audit plan based on risk assessment, regulatory expectations and emerging industry trends.
• Present the audit plan to the Audit Committee for approval.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identify gaps and recommend improvements that strengthen the Association's control environment and reduce risk exposure.
• Test compliance with federal regulatory expectations, including safety and soundness standards, consumer protection requirements and operational regulations.
• Deliver concise, well-supported audit issues and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Track and validate corrective actions taken by management, ensuring timely and effective remediation of audit issues.
• Assist external auditors and regulators by preparing requested documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and elevate the Association's posture.

Competencies:

• Acts proactively and provides recommendations for improved systems; generates new and innovative approaches to problems.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple audits, and interact effectively with all levels of staff and leadership.
• High ethical standards
• Effectively achieve results in a variety of communications settings and styles
• Ability to prepare and maintain confidential records and reports.
• Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders, use feedback for continuous improvement, and develop and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks to use time efficiently and attend to a broad range of activities.
• Ability to analyze statistical and financial data and present findings.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to Word, Excel and Outlook
• A proactive and positive attitude toward stakeholders, supervisors, co-workers, and the Association as a whole
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or a related field required.
• Holding or working towards a professional certification in one of the following designations: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Internal Auditor Practitioner (IAP).
• At least 5 years of relevant internal audit, compliance, or risk experience.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• Talking and hearing, repetitive hand motion, using hands to grasp, reaching with arms/hands, and visual acuity, are required.
• No exposure to adverse environmental conditions; work is performed in a typical office environment.
• Intermittent travel to work sites.

Disclaimer:

• All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• The company reserves the right to add to/revise an employee's job duties at any time at its discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Pay:

$75,500.00 - $91,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Profit sharing Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person