Audit Services - Mgr - Systems and Controls Specialist

Golden 1 Credit Union; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento, CA, seeks a strategic and collaborative Mgr - Systems and Controls Specialist to lead the Audit Services team and partner with senior leadership on risk and controls. You will set engagement objectives, supervise delivery, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving innovation through technology and analytics.

You will manage a multi-person team, coach staff, oversee budgets and timelines, and report KPIs to the SVP-CAE, shaping a robust control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Accounting, Audit, or other analytical fields required.
• 7+ years of controls and/or IT Controls experience in a financial institution or equivalent.
• 7+ years as an internal controls, internal auditor, or external auditor with controls experience.
• 3+ years leading auditor advisory teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule, train, develop, and lead the Systems & Controls Specialist team with input from the SVP-CAE.
• Oversee engagement objectives, scope, budgets, reporting timelines; review risks, controls, and deliverables.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and quality of all project deliverables; communicate with senior leadership and SVP-CAE.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Accounting, Audit, or other analytical field

Job description

Job Title: Mgr - Systems and Controls Specialist

Status: Exempt

Reports to: SVP - Chief Audit Executive

Department: Audit Services

Job Code: 11345

Pay Range: $135,300.00 - $155,000.00 Annually

Location: Hybrid in Sacramento, CA

Who We Are

Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.

Who You Are

You are a strategic and collaborative audit leader with a strong understanding of technology, risk management, and internal controls. You excel at leading teams, building trusted relationships, and delivering insightful recommendations that strengthen controls, improve processes, and drive operational excellence. With a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and regulatory compliance, you effectively balance risk oversight with business partnership to support organizational success.

What You'll Do

• Manage, schedule, train, develop, and lead the Systems & Controls Specialist team. Provide regular feedback and timely performance appraisals with input from the SVP-CAE.
• Oversee and direct the establishment of engagement objectives and scope, budgets, and reporting timelines. Review risks, controls, root cause documentation, work papers, and all project outcomes, findings, recommendations, and deliverables.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and quality of all project deliverables. Facilitate effective communication and coordination with the Credit Union’s senior leadership and management teams and the SVP-CAE, including timely communication of issues through proper escalation channels.
• Maintain thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance, including protection of member data and information and all consumer financial protection regulations.
• Utilize metrics to monitor timely completion of audits within reasonable budget parameters, and goals. Provide timely reporting on relevant department and team KPIs and goals to the SVP-CAE.
• Oversee the identification and vetting of issues, including the development of value-add recommendations incorporating the use of technology and automation to help drive organization effectiveness and innovation.
• Foster a positive and engaging work environment for each team member by promoting skill development, coaching for improvement and growth, inspiring others through your words and actions, ensuring positive employee morale throughout Golden 1, and embracing our mission, vision, and core values.
• Lead the preparation and oversight of department reports prepared for the Board of Directors Audit and Compliance Committee related material.
• Provide consultation services on an advisory basis to assist in ensuring that adequate controls are designed into processes and procedures during development.
• Seek to continuously improve Audit Services processes to improve efficiencies and effectiveness. Seek input and ideas from staff to achieve this objective.
• Oversee and ensure the use of analytics and automated auditing techniques throughout the scope of projects performed under your supervision.
• Manage Audit Services support of external specialists and other third parties assisting with reviews and engagements assigned to your team.
• Participate in fraud and special investigations as necessary, including privileged reviews at the request and direction of General Counsel.
• Develop and build lasting client relationships.
• Provide assistance and training to other team members.
• Perform all other duties as requested by the SVP-CAE.

Qualifications And Preferences

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study, such as Information Technology, Information Systems, Accounting, Audit, or other analytical fields required
• 7+ years of controls and/or IT Controls experience, or other auditing work within a financial institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 7+ years as an internal controls professional, internal auditor, or external auditor with controls experience required
• 3+ years of experience leading auditor advisory teams required

Why Join Us

Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market-competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed a total rewards philosophy built on; a comprehensive compensation package, well-being and work-life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best.

Disclaimer/Intent And Function Of Job Descriptions

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. Because the nature of positions and job functions can change over time, this job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all essential functions, duties, responsibilities and qualifications requirements of team members assigned to this job. Job duties may be changed or modified in the Credit Union’s discretion. The Credit Union will keep team members updated on key functions, duties, and requirements of their position by communications from the Credit Union and by updating the job description from time to time. Any team member with questions about the nature of their job duties is encouraged to consult with their supervisor.