Why should you join our team?

American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.

Benefits offered by American AgCredit:

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
• Family friendly work environment
• Investment in employee development
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 26 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance

Position will be posted until filled.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for managing and executing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations related to governance, risk management, and internal controls. This position operates under the direct supervision of the Head of Internal Audit with collaboration across all levels of the Internal Audit team.  In this position, you will manage and perform operational audits to develop meaningful findings that help in communicating risk(s) to the business.  This position requires the ability to use sound professional judgement to champion for positive change within the Association’s environment.  You must be able to understand or quickly grasp complex business processes and identify risks in multiple areas including, but not limited to, processes, regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, and technology.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Manage and perform independent and objective assessments of business processes, systems, and related controls with the goal of improving risk management, operations, security, compliance, and the overall governance and internal control system.  

Lead and participate in all phases of the audit cycle including annual and engagement-level risk assessment, planning, scoping, execution, report writing, and exception follow-up based on identified risks.  Partner with various business functions and key stakeholders across the Association and gain valuable exposure to many departments, processes, and systems within our business.

• Develop and execute project scopes for assurance and consulting engagements to add value through insights and forward-looking communication in support of management’s strategic objectives.
• Assist in the development of a continuous, comprehensive risk-based audit plan and presentation of significant changes for consideration by the Audit Committee. 
• Assist in the management of projects and audit resources to ensure objectives are met, adequate coverage is achieved, conclusions are supported, and clear and concise reports are provided.
• Provide input in the establishment and maintenance of department policies and procedures and in evaluating the knowledge and skills of audit resources for planned audit activities.
• Prepare workpapers and review the quality of workpapers prepared by other auditors according to established department guidelines and industry standards.
• Manage and perform financial, operational, and regulatory audits in accordance with established department and professional audit standards, including Capital, Financial, Model and Liquidity Risk related testing.
• Present findings or other relevant information to senior management and/or the Audit Committee.
• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with company staff and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

You should be comfortable interacting with key leaders and colleagues in various business areas to understand objectives, processes, risks, and related controls.  You should have the ability to learn governance, financial, business, and operational concepts quickly and communicate relevant observations clearly and concisely.  You should be able to prioritize findings and recommendations and facilitate multiple stakeholders to agree on appropriate solutions and verify that risks are mitigated appropriately.

You must be comfortable performing as an