Director, Internal Audit - Professional Practices

Community-Financial-System,-Inc.; North Bailey (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental insurance

401K with generous match

Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Banking discounts

Job summary

Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI) seeks a Head of Professional Practices to lead the QAIP within Internal Audit and ensure adherence to IIA Global Standards. The role requires directing policy, training, and process improvements across the department.

You will drive quality outputs, manage risk assessment support, and maintain strong relationships with management and the Audit Committee while upholding integrity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; CIA certification required.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive financial, operational and compliance audit experience within financial services.
• Experience managing professional practices or quality assurance and improvement programs (QAIP).

Responsibilities

• Lead QAIP and continuous improvement initiatives within Internal Audit.
• Oversee Internal Quality Assessment Review and outsource External Quality Assessment Review per IIA Global Standards.
• Maintain Audit Manual and department policies; update as required.
• Provide guidance on Internal Audit methodology and risk assessment processes.
• Support annual risk assessment and audit planning.
• Manage the department’s training program to develop high-performing staff.
• Prepare Department reporting to the Audit Committee with high-quality documentation.
• Monitor issues remediation, root-cause analysis and reporting.
• Oversee audit program reviews to ensure compliance with policy and regulatory guidance.
• Provide system administration/support for audit workpapers and tools.
• Stay informed on emerging risks and regulatory changes; communicate with Director and team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Audit standards knowledge

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Education

Accounting/Finance degree CIA

Job description

Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI) seeks a Head of Professional Practices to lead the QAIP within Internal Audit and ensure adherence to IIA Global Standards. The role requires directing policy, training, and process improvements across the department.

You will drive quality outputs, manage risk assessment support, and maintain strong relationships with management and the Audit Committee while upholding integrity and confidentiality.