AVP, Audit Manager - Finance & Platforms

Role Summary/Purpose

The AVP, Audit Manager – Finance and Platforms plays an integral role in safeguarding Synchrony’s ongoing success and financial health. This position supports the Senior Manager of Treasury and Capital Internal Audit with planning and executing risk assessment, auditing, and continuous monitoring activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct and document detailed process walkthroughs with management, identifying process risks and controls
• Document clear audit work papers that succinctly articulate purpose, scope, procedures, and conclusions of test work performed
• Identify control gaps or control deficiencies and assess the impact to the business
• Ensure effective and efficient execution of audits in compliance with professional and departmental standards, budgets, and timelines
• Timely, complete, and accurate validation of assigned audit issues
• Aid in preparing high-quality audit deliverables including planning memoranda, audit programs, working papers, drafts of audit issues, and audit reports
• Maintain high awareness of economic, regulatory, and business risks and issues, acting to assure needed adjustments to risk assessments, audit plans, and audit programs
• Proactively develop working relationships with key stakeholders
• Research relevant banking, regulation, reporting, and operational topics
• Present audit results to various levels of Internal Audit leadership and the business organization
• Develop and maintain understanding of current and emerging risks within assigned subject areas
• Act as a subject matter advisor and technical resource for the team
• Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development
• Adhere to professional standards and the audit department's methodology and policies
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent related field
• In lieu of a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 7 years' experience in audit, financial services, or a related field
• Currently holds, or is actively pursuing CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional designation/association
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
• Minimum 5+ years combined internal audit, public accounting, regulatory (e.g., FRB, OCC, FDIC, etc.) or relevant banking industry experience
• Knowledge and experience of US GAAP, SEC, and SOX reporting requirements and processes
• Desired Characteristics: Demonstrate verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives, business risk, processes, and controls

Grade/Level

Grade/Level: 10

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $130,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge. Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.