Diocesan Audit & Compliance Lead

Diocese of San Jose; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of San Jose is seeking an Internal Audit Professional to perform financial, operational, and compliance audits across parishes and diocesan schools, ensuring adherence to civil law and internal policies.

You will develop audit programs, test controls, present findings to the CFO, and advise on corrective actions while supporting fraud investigations as needed. BA in business with accounting focus and 3–5 years auditing experience are required; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business with accounting preference.
• CPA/CIA/CFE or equivalent certification is a plus.
• 3–5 years public accounting or internal auditing experience, or equivalent business experience.
• Excellent communication skills; bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Initiate financial, operational, and compliance audits at Diocesan parishes and schools.
• Conduct risk assessment of assigned parishes and determine audit scope.
• Prepare audit reports of findings and corrective actions.
• Communicate findings to CFO and advise on scope or fraud investigations.
• Develop/update audit programs and testing procedures.
• Lead fraud investigations and coordinate with management and legal counsel.
• Provide seminars on audit-related topics for pastors and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Integrity

Diversity awareness

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

CPA/CIA/CFE (preferred)

3–5 years auditing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Online banking systems

Data analytics software

Job description

Diocese of San Jose is seeking an Internal Audit Professional to perform financial, operational, and compliance audits across parishes and diocesan schools, ensuring adherence to civil law and internal policies.

You will develop audit programs, test controls, present findings to the CFO, and advise on corrective actions while supporting fraud investigations as needed. BA in business with accounting focus and 3–5 years auditing experience are required; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.