Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Coastal Community; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match 11.75%

Extended benefits package

Career development

Job summary

Coastal Community Credit Union is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit to lead complex assurance and advisory engagements, strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization.

Reporting to the VP, Internal Audit, you will provide independent insight, drive audit methodology, and coordinate with internal teams, co‑source providers and subject matter experts while developing junior staff and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, risk management or related discipline.
• Recognized professional designation such as CIA, CPA, CISA or equivalent, or expected completion within an agreed timeframe.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance or related assurance experience, including experience independently delivering complex engagements.
• At least five (5) years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning and Delivery: lead complex assurance and advisory engagements from planning through reporting.
• Risk and Controls: assess risk, evaluate evidence and internal controls, develop practical recommendations.
• Reporting and Communication: prepare clear reports and communicate results to management and senior leadership.
• Technical Leadership: coordinate work with internal resources, co-source providers and SMEs.
• Advisory and Continuous Improvement: provide objective advice on governance, risk, controls and change initiatives.
• People Leadership: coach and provide feedback to team members.

Skills

Leadership experience

Audit engagement leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Project management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business/information systems

CIA/CPA/CISA or equivalent certification

Tools

Audit management systems

Data analytics tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Posting Deadline: Please submit your application by 11:59 PM PST, October 16, 2026

Position Type: Permanent

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

We're a financial services co-operative with an expansive reach on Vancouver Island, the Gulf and Discovery Islands and North Central BC. Joining us is your chance to work, and do good, locally.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Internal Audit, so if you’re an experienced audit professional who enjoys tackling complex work, providing objective insight and helping strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls, we would like to hear from you!

What’s the role?

Reporting to the VP, Internal Audit, the Senior Manager, Internal Audit is a hands‑on senior audit professional responsible for independently leading and executing complex assurance and advisory engagements. You’ll provide independent insight and credible challenge on governance, risk management and internal controls while working with internal resources, co‑source providers and specialized subject matter experts.

Your duties will include:

• Audit Planning and Delivery: Contribute to risk-based audit plans and independently lead complex assurance and advisory engagements from planning through reporting.
• Risk and Controls: Assess risk, evaluate evidence and internal controls, and develop practical, risk-focused recommendations.
• Reporting and Communication: Prepare clear and concise reports and communicate results and recommendations effectively to management and senior leadership.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and coordinate work involving internal resources, co‑source providers and subject matter experts, ensuring quality and alignment with professional standards.
• Advisory and Continuous Improvement: Provide objective advice on governance, risk, controls and significant change initiatives while contributing to audit methodology and continuous improvement.
• People Leadership: Coach and provide feedback to team members and contribute to a trusted, collaborative and productive work environment.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, risk management or a related discipline.
• Recognized professional designation such as CIA, CPA, CISA or equivalent, or expected completion within an agreed timeframe.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance or related assurance experience, including experience independently delivering complex engagements.
• At least five (5) years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading audit projects and reviewing the work of others.
• Experience overseeing consultants, co‑source providers or specialized subject matter experts.
• Financial services or regulated industry experience is strongly preferred; credit union experience is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of internal audit practices and the Global Internal Audit Standards, with strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and communication skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior leaders and subject matter experts while remaining curious, objective and appropriately skeptical.
• Proficiency with audit management systems, Microsoft 365 and data analytics or visualization tools.

Who are we?

Established in 1946, Coastal Community Credit Union puts people’s needs first and invests in communities across Vancouver Island, the Discovery and Gulf Islands, and in North Central BC. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:

• We’re 100% member‑owned, with all decisions made locally, right here in BC.
• We’re a growing organization with $5.6 billion in assets under management.
• Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 110,000 members as well as insurance and wealth clients through our 32 branches, 19 insurance offices, our business centres, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
• We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home through grants, education awards, sponsorships, and fundraising.

At Coastal Community we are dedicated to serving our local community by prioritizing diversity, equality, inclusion, and supporting a sense of belonging for all. We value every individual’s unique experience and perspective. As a result, we empower individuals to achieve their financial goals, enrich lives, and build healthier communities.

Embarking on a journey with Coastal Community means joining an exceptional team, engaging in meaningful work, and enjoying fulfilling experiences along the way. We take pride in offering a comprehensive total rewards package and a workplace culture that’s second to none. This includes a commitment to work/life balance, a substantial extended benefits package, an impressive 11.75% employer‑paid RRSP contribution, investments in your education and training, banking perks, and so much more! Join us and be part of a community that values your growth and success!

Career Band Range (Annual Salary) - $92,700.00 to $137,579.00

The posted salary range is designed to reflect a broad career band, encompassing a variety of roles within our organization and serves as a general guideline. Your final compensation will be tailored to your unique skills, experience, and the responsibilities of the role.

If this role resonates with your passion and skills, we would love to hear from you!