Vice President – Internal Audit

Are you looking for an opportunity to step into a new role at a well-established, local organization with a positive mission committed to helping our members achieve financial success? If so, WESTconsin Credit Union is looking for a motivated, innovative professional to join our team as Vice President – Internal Audit. This position is located in our Menomonie Administrative Office.

As the Vice President – Internal Audit, you will be responsible for the leadership, innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness of the audit department. You will work to develop and oversee internal audit and quality control procedures and processes and ensure compliance with strict auditing guidelines imposed by NCUA and other regulatory agencies. You will manage a team of Quality Control Specialists and auditors, ensuring the effective operation of the department while providing a positive team environment. You will also act as a compliance resource when reviewing compliance on new and existing products and services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, direct, and manage internal quality control review program
• Develop and implement quality control and audit programs, policies, and procedures
• Conduct annual risk assessment
• Coordinate and prepare external reviews, exams, and audits
• Provide assistance to examiners and independent auditors
• Schedule and manage work of Quality control Specialists and outsourced internal audits
• Manage administration and reporting of audit and exam tracking documents
• Conduct reviews to ensure completion of audit and exam findings
• Prepare presentations as well as written/verbal reports of audit activities to the Corporate Team and Board of Directors and respond to questions
• Coordinate and conduct investigations of suspected and/or actual internal fraud; conduct other investigations or special audits at the request of management
• Keep abreast of changes or new developments in regulatory requirements, general accounting principles, and audit techniques
• Set and monitor annual department operational goals and budget
• Hire, train, and provide coaching and performance management for department staff
• Participate in committees and project teams representing internal audit, internal control, and compliance issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in a business-related field
• Five or more years of experience managing audit engagements and staff in a financial institution or related organization
• Certified Internal Auditor CIA or other equivalent professional certification preferred
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong ability to drive audit planning by means of thorough risk assessments
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to prepare written reports that are accurate, objective, clear, and concise
• Ability to work independently and be self-driven
• Flexibility and willingness to change priorities quickly when needed

Why WESTconsin?

• Excellent 401k contribution and match plan
• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Healthy Living Fund Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off Accrual
• Paid Holidays
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible spending accounts
• Family-oriented culture that values work/life balance