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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading and executing complex audits, with a strong focus on SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk assessment. Possesses excellent communication skills for presenting findings to senior leadership and managing stakeholder relationships.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Internal Audit ExperienceSOX Compliance KnowledgeFinancial Services Industry ExperienceAudit Project ManagementCPA, CIA, CISA Certification
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Hard Skills
Risk AssessmentAudit PlanningInternal Control DesignFinancial Reporting ProcessesControl Gap IdentificationRegulatory Requirements EvaluationData AnalyticsAutomated ControlsERP SystemsAudit Reporting
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementLeadershipCoachingThought Leadership
Tools & Technologies
SQLTableauPower BIAlteryxSAPOracleWorkdayGRC Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACIACISA
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesBankingCOSO FrameworkSOX 404Internal ControlsRegulatory ReportingBig Four Public Accounting
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPOracleSQLTableau
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Guide planning, risk assessment, and execution of audits
- Shape the strategic direction of the audit function and align work with enterprise risk frameworks
- Lead and/or provide supervisory oversight to complex audits and ensure completion
- Act autonomously as a lead within a specialized audit practice area and provide work direction to others
- Undertake and complete complex audit projects and initiatives requiring specialist knowledge or cross-functional process integration
- Oversee and/or independently perform multiple concurrent audits and related tasks end to end
- Support development and implementation of audit programs and contribute to planning activities
- Participate in audit engagements across multiple areas while ensuring standards and timelines are met
- Develop Audit Planning Memoranda, Process Risk and Control Matrices, Findings Grids, and Audit Reports
- Complete L1 reviews/sign-off on walkthroughs, test scripts, test results, grids, and evidence uploads
- Oversee or lead audits and follow up on findings from internal audits and regulatory reviews
- Lead audit communications and reporting with stakeholders, senior management, and external auditors
- Contribute to audit initiatives, solution design and testing, and implementation efforts
- Lead/manage implementation of policies, processes, procedures, and changes across functional areas
- Advise management and teams as audit lead or audit advisor; report emerging trends and recommend actions
- Facilitate key discussions and provide thought leadership to executive audiences
- Identify control weaknesses, risks, issues, opportunities, and operational efficiency improvements
- Maintain relationships with business lines, corporate/control functions, and stakeholders
- Assess emerging issues and regulatory requirements and escalate key matters
- Participate in cross-functional and enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert
- Provide thought leadership and industry knowledge
- Support team objectives, knowledge transfer, coaching, and performance management activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Undergraduate degree required
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX/ICFR, or Internal Controls
- Strong knowledge of SOX 404, COSO Framework, and internal control design and testing
- Experience planning and executing risk-based audits and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls
- Financial services or banking industry experience
- Strong understanding of financial reporting processes and regulatory requirements
- Experience identifying control gaps, documenting findings, and partnering with management on remediation plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification preferred
- Experience auditing complex financial reporting, regulatory reporting, or accounting processes preferred
- Familiarity with data analytics tools such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or Alteryx preferred
- Experience with automated controls, ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday, or GRC platforms preferred
- Previous experience leading audit engagements or mentoring junior auditors preferred
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills preferred
- Big Four public accounting experience preferred
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
- Occasional domestic travel; no international travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Variable compensation/incentive awards, including eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards
- Health and well-being benefits
- Savings and retirement programs
- Paid time off, including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO
- Banking benefits and discounts
- Career development
- Reward and recognition
- Regular career, development, and performance conversations
- Online learning platform
- Mentoring programs
- Training and onboarding sessions
- Disability accommodations during the application process