Director of Internal Audit

First Bank; Hamilton (NJ); Remote; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Work from home

Job summary

First Bank in Hamilton Township, NJ seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to lead the bank's internal control program, oversee outsourcing, and ensure compliance with FDICIA and SOX. The role requires evaluating controls, directing audits, and collaborating with management to remediate findings.

The candidate will prepare reports for the audit committee, review regulatory filings, and contribute to complex accounting analyses. This is a remote position with periodic in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Bank's internal control program and oversee outsourced internal auditors.
• Perform internal audits and prepare audit reports.
• Write and update internal control narratives and testing plans.
• Perform SOX/FDICIA testing as required.
• Maintain all testing results and support.
• Assist remediation of control test findings and regulatory issues.
• Present quarterly to the audit committee on status of audit activities.
• Assist in reviewing regulatory filings (Call Reports, 10Qs, 10Ks).
• Research and resolve complex accounting matters.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX/FDICIA testing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or CIA designation (preferred)

Job description

Our goal is to hire and retain talented people with engaging personalities and exceptional work ethics. We believe in recognizing and rewarding employees who consistently perform at a high level.

We offer competitive salaries based upon experience and a comprehensive benefits package upon satisfying eligibility conditions, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, and the Bank's 401k Plan.

This is a remote position with the expectation of reporting to the office for meetings and special projects.

Position Summary: Responsible for managing the Bank's internal audit program and ensuring the Bank operates with a sound internal control environment that complies with the regulations of Section 36 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDICIA) and the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) act.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the Bank's internal control program which includes directing the Bank's outsourced internal auditors;
• Perform certain internal audits and prepare audit reports;
• Write and update internal control narratives and internal control testing plans;
• Perform SOX/FDICIA testing as required;
• Maintain all internal control testing results and support;
• Assist in remediation of control test errors, internal audit report findings, and regulatory issues;
• Prepare and present at least quarterly to the Bank's audit committee on the status of audit related activities, initiatives or action items resulting from audits or examination findings;
• Assist in independent reviews of regulatory filings (i.e.: Call Reports, 10Qs, 10Ks);
• Assist in researching and concluding on complex accounting matters
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management or related degree
• Preferred Certified Public Accounting or Certified Internal Auditor designation
• 5-7 years audit experience with proven ability to proactively collaborate with colleagues and management
• Experience working in or with a Community Bank and with regulatory agencies, including FDIC and State regulators
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical audit skills. Should be able to work effectively with others at all levels across the organization and provide authoritative guidance to management and staff within the organization
• Strong working knowledge of the audit risks associated with a banking institution as well as experience building effective internal control programs
• Experience reading and interpreting regulations, laws, and statutes. Strong research skills required

First Bank is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F-Disabled-Veteran and LGBTQ+ can apply to our company for employment opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $165,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Internal audits: 5 years (Preferred)
• Banking: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)
• Certified Internal Auditor (Preferred)

Work Location: Hamilton Township, NJ 08690