Audit Services - Mgr - Systems and Controls Specialist

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

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a strategic Audit Services - Mgr to lead the Systems and Controls Specialist team in a hybrid Sacramento, CA setting. The role oversees engagement objectives, budgets, and timelines, while ensuring quality across all deliverables and robust controls.

You will guide senior leadership, apply analytics and automation, and drive process improvements to strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance within the credit union.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study is required
• 7+ years of controls and/or IT Controls experience within a financial institution or equivalent
• 7+ years as an internal controls professional, internal auditor, or external auditor with controls experience
• 3+ years of experience leading auditor advisory teams

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule, train, develop, and lead the Systems & Controls Specialist team with regular feedback and performance appraisals
• Oversee engagement objectives, scope, budgets, reporting timelines; review risks, controls, work papers and deliverables
• Ensure completeness and quality of all project deliverables; coordinate with senior leadership and SVP-CAE
• Maintain understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance and data protection
• Utilize metrics to monitor audits within budget; report KPIs to SVP-CAE
• Identify issues and develop value-add recommendations using technology and automation
• Foster a positive team environment, promote skill development and morale aligned with Golden 1 values
• Lead preparation and oversight of board-related Audit & Compliance Committee materials
• Provide advisory input to design adequate controls during development
• Seek continuous improvement of Audit Services processes and solicit staff input
• Oversee analytics and automated auditing techniques across engagements
• Manage external specialists and third parties assisting with reviews
• Participate in fraud investigations as needed under direction of General Counsel
• Develop client relationships and provide training to team members
• Perform other duties as requested by the SVP-CAE

Skills

Audit leadership

IT Controls

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study

Job description

Audit Services - Mgr - Systems and Controls Specialist

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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.

QUALIFICIATIONS 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.