Sr. Auditor

About the role

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Senior Auditor to join our team. This is a hybrid role based in Irvine, Roseville, or Walnut Creek, California.

Responsibilities

• Provides critical review and assessment of the Bank's control environment while considering operational efficiency and/or compliance with laws and government regulations of retail bank branches, loan centers and administrative/compliance departments by review of records of branches/departments subject to audit for purposes of recognizing inefficiencies and making recommendations for improvements.
• Assists in writing audit reports, which are finalized at the conclusion of operational and/or regulatory audits.
• Assists in the development of audit and analytical programs with the purpose of demonstrating an understanding of relevant risks and controls and establishing effective tests of controls.
• Prepares high quality work paper documentation to support audit work with evidence of deficiencies in controls, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management's policies or procedures. Work paper documentation must comply with industry standards.
• Collaborates in the preparation of periodic reports on specific bank activities as scheduled by the Audit Manager and/or Audit Director while providing management with recommendations for revisions to policy and/or procedures when appropriate.
• Supports Audit Manager and/or Audit Director in annual risk assessments and audit scheduling as requested to do so.
• Conducts focused investigative audit work with the Audit Manager and/or Audit Director’s review on a results basis to identify irregularities and to develop controls for fraud prevention.
• Makes presentations to various bank personnel and departments on internal controls, audit findings and recommendations and provides support in audit administrative related duties as requested to do so.

Requirements

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of previous banking and/or audit experience considered, with combination of both banking, audit experience and/or testing internal controls over financial reporting strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of banking and knowledge of risks and controls.
• Experience in other testing assurance functions will be considered in lieu of direct audit experience.
• Certification with any of the following is strongly preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Compliance related certifications (i.e. CRCM, CAMS), Risk related certification (i.e. CRMA, CFIRS), Finance related certification (I.e. CFSA) or actively pursuing one of the above relevant certifications.
• A strong understanding of bank operational, compliance and financial/accounting audits.
• Understanding of bank operating and accounting principles, and data analytical techniques preferred.
• Proficient in computer usage with ability to prepare spreadsheets and management reports utilizing bank software system.
• Able to work independently, organize tasks efficiently, and perform the audit function accurately.
• Able to cope with pressure resulting from meeting required deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Maintains good working relationship with all Mechanics Bank personnel to foster an open dialogue between audit and other bank personnel.
• Exemplary motivation, enthusiasm, curiosity and professionalism.
• Able to make and support sound decisions.
• Consistently demonstrate tact, discretion and good judgment.
• Exhibit high degree of confidentiality in handling and having access to sensitive information.
• Experience working for a publicly traded company.

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong understanding of bank operational, compliance and financial/accounting audits.
• Must have a strong understanding of bank operating and accounting principles, and data analytical techniques.
• Must be proficient in computer usage with ability to prepare spreadsheets and management reports utilizing MS Office suite and other bank software systems.
• Must be able to work independently, organize tasks efficiently, and perform the audit function accurately.
• Must be able to cope with pressure resulting from meeting required deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Must maintain good working relationship with all Mechanics Bank personnel to foster an open dialogue between audit and other bank personnel.
• Must exemplify exemplary motivation, enthusiasm, curiosity and professionalism.
• Must consistently demonstrate tact, discretion and good judgment.
• Must exhibit high degree of confidentiality in handling and having access to sensitive information.
• Must have experience working for a publicly traded company.

Skills

• Strong understanding of bank operational, compliance and financial/accounting audits.
• Understanding of bank operating and accounting principles, and data analytical techniques.
• Proficient in computer usage with ability to prepare spreadsheets and management reports utilizing MS Office suite and other bank software systems.
• Able to work independently, organize tasks efficiently, and perform the audit function accurately.
• Able to cope with pressure resulting from meeting required deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Maintain good working relationship with all Mechanics Bank personnel to foster an open dialogue between audit and other bank personnel.
• Exemplary motivation, enthusiasm, curiosity and professionalism.
• Consistently demonstrate tact, discretion and good judgment.
• Exhibit high degree of confidentiality in handling and having access to sensitive information.
• Experience working for a publicly traded company.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution.
• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program.
• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services.
• 11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year.
• Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply).