Director of Internal Audit – Atlantic FCU, South Portland

Atlantic FCU

is hiring a Director of Internal Audit at its South Portland location.Description:Are you looking to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for our next Director of Internal Audit who is ready to take the next step. This is your chance to steer your career in a direction that fosters growth, innovation, and exceptional learning opportunities.The Director of Internal Audit carries out the duties and responsibilities as dictated by professional standards and contributes to the credit union’s mission by overseeing the Internal Audit department. Is ultimately responsible for the risk-based audit plan’s completion, which requires leadership of the Internal Audit department and coordination of other qualified auditors. This role is the figurehead of the Internal Audit department and represents the department when interacting with management, the Supervisory Committee and Board of Directors. Reports functionally to the Supervisory Committee and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer (dual reporting).Responsibilities:Conduct and oversee all audit engagements from planning to final reporting. Establish department work schedules, plans, and financial budgets. Review staff workpapers. Ensure audit fieldwork, testing, and evidence is sufficient to support conclusions. Ensure adequate audit coverage, avoid duplication of efforts, and maximize staff efficiency.Create policies and procedures related to the Internal Audit function. Create and implement the annual risk-based audit plan. Ensure Internal Audit work and deliverables adhere to professional standards defined by the Institute of Internal Auditors.Create impactful reports that include sufficient detail, describe analyses, and present results. Present reports and findings to executive management, the Supervisory Committee, and the Board of Directors as needed. Establish and oversee an audit issue tracking and follow-up process; monitor and report results.Manage the Supervisory Committee’s selection process of the independent external auditors. Serve as the Supervisory Committee’s liaison between regulatory examiners, external auditors, and credit union staff. Execute regular Supervisory Committee meetings. Measure and report results and benchmarks for the Internal Audit department. Perform ad hoc investigations, reviews, and other special assignments requested by the Supervisory Committee and/or Board of Directors.Execute an individual training plan that meets all certification needs and expands personal knowledge base. Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of credit union policies and procedures, internal audit industry standards, and best practices.Maintain effective verbal and written communication with employees, officials, and other stakeholders as needed. Manage relationships with external auditors, company auditees, regulators, and other parties as needed. Perform administrative functions for the Internal Audit department, such as Human Resources tasks related to the department and staff.Requirements:Eight to ten years of similar or related experience.Bachelor’s degree or achievement of formal certification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.Prior experience in credit unions or banking institutions preferred.Certification as a certified public accountant or certified internal auditor preferred.Solid knowledge in all areas of accounting and audit procedures.Atlantic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To see why Atlantic is a great place to work, check out our video! Click here to apply.

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