Senior Internal Auditor

About the Role

The Senior Internal Auditor directs and executes the Bank's internal audit and compliance audit program. This role provides independent, objective assurance that the Bank's operations, internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices are effective and comply with applicable federal and state banking laws, regulations, and internal policies. This position reports directly to the CEO, has a dotted-line relationship to the CFO, and includes reporting responsibilities to the Board and Audit Committee.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Perform operational, financial, compliance, information technology, and branch audits.
• Evaluate internal controls, business processes, risk management practices, and compliance with Bank policies and procedures.
• Verify compliance with applicable federal and state banking regulations.
• Document audit findings, prepare written reports, and present recommendations to executive management and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor corrective action plans and validate completion.
• Identify practical opportunities to improve processes within the audit function and across Bank departments.
• Serve as a trusted resource and collaborative partner while maintaining independence, objectivity, and confidentiality.

You May Be a Great Fit If...

• You are looking for a smaller organization where customer service, relationship-based banking, and community involvement are central to the work.
• You value access to leadership and the opportunity to work closely with executive management, department heads, and other leaders across the Bank.
• You enjoy being a trusted partner who can provide practical guidance, strengthen controls, and offer thoughtful feedback in a way that is productive and well received.
• You are comfortable working independently while still building strong relationships and collaborating across departments.
• You want the opportunity to help improve audit, compliance, risk management, internal controls, workpapers, corrective action tracking, and business processes in a meaningful, visible way.

What We're Looking For

• Three or more years of audit, risk, compliance, banking, or public accounting experience.
• Financial institution or community banking experience is strongly preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, regulatory expectations, risk assessment, and audit documentation.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CRCM, CISA, or similar credentials are welcomed but not required.
• Ability to work independently in a department-of-one environment while collaborating effectively with leaders and team members.
• Confidence to provide critical feedback in a professional, productive, and well-received manner.
• Practical judgment, strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Location

This is an on-site position based at our Brownsburg Main Office. This role is not remote or hybrid.

Why Join Hendricks County Bank and Trust Company?

For more than a century, Hendricks County Bank and Trust Company has remained locally focused and committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. We are a community bank where relationships matter, employees are empowered, and the work you do has a direct impact on our customers, coworkers, and local community. Full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, health savings account, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, Paid Time Off (PTO), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and more.