First American Financial Corp.
Lead IT Internal Auditor
First American Financial Corp., Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.
What We Do
Responsible for conducting and leading internal audits, SOX audits, due diligence, fraud investigations and special projects. Provides insights, risk management and technology expertise in the Internal Audit group.
Essential FunctionsPlan and execute IT audit work in conjunction with the annual audit planin accordance with developed Internal Audit framework and industry standards (i.e., Institute of Internal Auditors) as well as provide suggestions to enhance the internal audit process.
Audit general controls in a wide range of environments including mainframe, mid-range, cloud and client/server
Prepare clear documentation supporting audit work performed and conclusions reached as well as ensure workpapers comply with internal audit standards.
Identify and research issues with supported analysis and propose solutions.
Prepare meaningful audit recommendations for the operation being audited.
Incorporate data analysis in workpaper evidence and final reports.
Participate in testing of remediation of observations noted within audit reports.
Leads staff training efforts.
Assist with special projects including process improvement initiatives.
Exercise higher degree of judgment related to leading audit work.
Job Complexities & ImpactExercises higher degree of judgment related to leading audit workLeads and performs complex audit projectsMakes recommendations which have an impact on the departmentUses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with extensive knowledge base of industry practices and established policies and proceduresExercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignmentsErrors will have significant business and financial impactWorks independently with supervisory consultation
Supervision Received or ExtendedMay lead or coordinate the work of cross functional teamsNo formal responsibility for the supervision of others but may provide functional advice or training to less experienced team members
Knowledge and Skills/Technology UsedKnowledge and expertise in financial services industry, preferably in insurance, banking, real estate mortgage services is preferredKnowledge of operational auditing, business process improvement, or re-engineeringAbility to execute larger/ complex audit projectsExperience managing projects with complex inter-dependencies, focusing on both long-range projects and immediate tasksPossess strong interpersonal and communication skills, including strong report writing skills ability to articulate briefly and conciselyPossess strong analytical, audit, and investigative skillsProficiency with data analysis tools (Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, etc.) and developing/executing SQL queries is a plusExperience creating Excel macros or Visual Basic scripts is a plusWorking knowledge of automated workpapers (e.g. AuditBoard), ERP systems (e.g. Workday, Oracle) and cloud-based environments (e.g. Azure, AWS) is a plusAvailable for international as well as local travel up to approximately 25%.
Typical EducationBA/BS Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Management of Information, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Typical Range of Experience6+ years of previous Internal Audit, public accounting or comparable experience
License or CertificationCIA, CISA, CPA, CA or CFE certification is a plusPay Range : $95,300.00 - $158,900.00This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it!
Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.
What We Do
Responsible for conducting and leading internal audits, SOX audits, due diligence, fraud investigations and special projects. Provides insights, risk management and technology expertise in the Internal Audit group.
Essential FunctionsPlan and execute IT audit work in conjunction with the annual audit planin accordance with developed Internal Audit framework and industry standards (i.e., Institute of Internal Auditors) as well as provide suggestions to enhance the internal audit process.
Audit general controls in a wide range of environments including mainframe, mid-range, cloud and client/server
Prepare clear documentation supporting audit work performed and conclusions reached as well as ensure workpapers comply with internal audit standards.
Identify and research issues with supported analysis and propose solutions.
Prepare meaningful audit recommendations for the operation being audited.
Incorporate data analysis in workpaper evidence and final reports.
Participate in testing of remediation of observations noted within audit reports.
Leads staff training efforts.
Assist with special projects including process improvement initiatives.
Exercise higher degree of judgment related to leading audit work.
Job Complexities & ImpactExercises higher degree of judgment related to leading audit workLeads and performs complex audit projectsMakes recommendations which have an impact on the departmentUses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with extensive knowledge base of industry practices and established policies and proceduresExercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignmentsErrors will have significant business and financial impactWorks independently with supervisory consultation
Supervision Received or ExtendedMay lead or coordinate the work of cross functional teamsNo formal responsibility for the supervision of others but may provide functional advice or training to less experienced team members
Knowledge and Skills/Technology UsedKnowledge and expertise in financial services industry, preferably in insurance, banking, real estate mortgage services is preferredKnowledge of operational auditing, business process improvement, or re-engineeringAbility to execute larger/ complex audit projectsExperience managing projects with complex inter-dependencies, focusing on both long-range projects and immediate tasksPossess strong interpersonal and communication skills, including strong report writing skills ability to articulate briefly and conciselyPossess strong analytical, audit, and investigative skillsProficiency with data analysis tools (Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, etc.) and developing/executing SQL queries is a plusExperience creating Excel macros or Visual Basic scripts is a plusWorking knowledge of automated workpapers (e.g. AuditBoard), ERP systems (e.g. Workday, Oracle) and cloud-based environments (e.g. Azure, AWS) is a plusAvailable for international as well as local travel up to approximately 25%.
Typical EducationBA/BS Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Management of Information, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Typical Range of Experience6+ years of previous Internal Audit, public accounting or comparable experience
License or CertificationCIA, CISA, CPA, CA or CFE certification is a plusPay Range : $95,300.00 - $158,900.00This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it!
Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.#J-18808-Ljbffr