Vice President, Audit Services

About the position

The Vice President, Audit Services will develop and lead a dynamic and high functioning internal audit team. The individual successful in this role will partner effectively with business leadership across functions and divisions to provide a solutions-driven audit program. As Vice President, Audit Services, the incumbent will bring best-in-class thinking to the internal audit function relative to risk assessment, audit process development, and reporting.

Normal day-to-day work

• Set the overall direction of the department, including developing and overseeing the execution of a risk-based audit plan and audit methodology.
• Provide independent oversight and thought leadership for audit disciplines, ensuring that audit plans, frameworks, standards, and processes provide appropriate risk coverage.
• Effectively review and compile relevant material findings and recommendations into readable and concise audit reports for various levels of management, including the Supervisory Committee.
• Manage key administration functions for the department, including preparation of Supervisory Committee materials and departmental budget, maintenance of policies and procedures, and ownership of audit methodology.
• Foster an environment of openness and constructive cooperation between Audit Services and employees of the Credit Union.
• Oversee vendor relationships for outsourced audit activities, including completing vendor management requirements, contracting, ongoing monitoring, and coordination for in-process engagements.
• Cook up with credit union regulators and external auditors, including preparation/delivery of credit union materials required for examinations and annual audits.
• Develop, lead, and mentor the Audit team by providing enhanced learning and career development opportunities.
• Display integrity, self-awareness, courage, and respect for staff while ensuring learning agility and flexibility communicating and delegating effectively. Work effectively, collaboratively, and creatively in a team-oriented environment both internally and externally.
• Take ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accept feedback and demonstrate both the willingness and ability to improve.

Job qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Minimum of 10 – 12 years of progressive audit or risk management experience, including 4 – 6 years in an auditing management position.
• Excellent understanding of banking operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid strategic thinking approach with risk awareness and appropriate judgment.
• Ability to function in a Consumer business office environment and utilize standard office equipment including but not limited to: PC, copier, telephone, etc.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. (file boxes, computer).
• Travel required on occasion.

Qualities we'd like

• CIA, CISA or CPA certification.
• Formal business lending, financial statement analysis and/or credit training.

Contact us

If you have questions about this position description, please feel welcome to ask. You can reach our HR Department at:
Civic Human Resources
3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
careers@civicfcu.org