Manager, Internal Audit

Navy Federal's Internal Audit team is in the midst of an exciting transformational journey to become a best-in-class Audit function! It is our vision to be a preferred advisor to the business by building and cultivating trust through the consistent execution of high-quality and risk-focused audit and advisory work. We’re focused on implementing efficient processes, maximizing our use of technology, integrating data analytics into everything we do, and investing in our biggest asset, our people. If this sounds like the type of team you’d like to be a part of, then we want to learn more about you!

To manage internal audits of financial, operational, compliance and technical controls for timely and accurate completion of overall objectives and initiatives. Lead and set clear direction to ensure goals & objectives align with department and company strategies. Oversee audit and examination activities of external auditors and NCUA examiners. Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and established internal policies and procedures.

• Plan annual audits for the organization based on business needs
• Align division plans with corporate level plans to ensure seamless and integrated approach to implementation of findings
• Ensure the auditor-in-charge defines expectations (controls analysis) for each audit project including audit objectives, initial planning activities, key contacts, and scope of project
• Manage and approve audit scope and detailed audit test plans to ensure completeness and compliance with Internal Audit (IA) Standards
• Oversee progress of audit projects and intercede as needed when difficulties/roadblocks are encountered
• Consult with key strategic partners to achieve goals and facilitate team building, issue escalation, and consensus to further audit objectives
• Develop programs, databases, and systems for IA improved efficiency and use, including implementation of continuous auditing techniques
• Obtain post-audit feedback from senior management to ensure findings are appropriately addressed and resolved within the timeframes requested
• Review and evaluate audit reports to ensure that findings and recommendations are reasonable, effective and prepared in accordance with Internal Audit Standards
• Identify changes in regulatory practices related to IA issues and communicate information to senior management and staff
• Serve on projects related to the development and improvement of systems, products and procedures
• Assist with risk analysis and preparation of IA plan/calendar
• Ensure external auditors and examiners are satisfied with audit procedures and audit findings
• Review and analyze risk exposure for the credit union and plans accordingly by prioritizing IA issues
• Drive change management and process improvement efforts through collaboration and analysis of department objectives
• Represent the department, acting on behalf of department leadership, as liaison and spokesperson to Navy Federal committees, other Departments and senior management regarding all areas of matters
• May oversee and manage the Branch Office audit function
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Extensive knowledge of financial/operational analysis which includes expertise in analyzing effectiveness and accuracy of complex financial matters and risk-based auditing techniques
• Expert knowledge of the internal audit function and processes, preferably in a financial institution
• Expert knowledge of Internal Controls concepts and practices and risk-based auditing techniques
• Extensive experience supervising and leading professional employees
• Extensive experience managing multi-dimensional teams and projects of great complexity which involve organization, holding strategy and status meetings, planning, motivating and managing the work of participants
• Expert experience demonstrating thought-leadership, initiative-taking, decision-making and creativity solving business problems
• Extensive experience in managing cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects of the highest complexity which have business risk and impact
• Extensive experience in creating, generating and maintaining data, reports, queries, etc.
• Extensive experience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors
• Expert skill in results-oriented leadership in a challenging environment
• Expert skill presenting to stakeholders & management
• Expert skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact
• Expert analytical thinking skills to include summarizing information and clearly identifying key elements, patterns, results or relationships
• Expert skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives and information clearly and concisely
• Expert datab