Director of Internal Audit Excellence

Mountain America Credit Union; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain America Credit Union in Sandy, Utah, seeks a Professional Practices Director of Internal Audit to lead the development, governance, and continual improvement of IA methodology, quality assurance, and professional standards framework. This role ensures that all audit activities are executed in alignment with global standards (IIA/IPPF), regulatory expectations, and internal governance requirements.

You will drive consistency, quality, and efficiency across the audit lifecycle by

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in internal audit with 5+ in management.
• Strong knowledge of IIA standards (IPPF, GTAG) and professional guidance.
• Advanced understanding of COSO framework and GAAP/accounting principles.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or quantitative field; graduate degree preferred.
• CIA, CPA, or CISA certifications preferred.
• Understanding of financial institution operations.
• Ability to identify improprieties and opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Owns the audit playbook, assures audit quality, and enables a consistent, high-performing Internal Audit function.
• Executing high-quality independent reviews of the assurance work to continuously assess IA’s compliance with Internal Audit Methodology, regulatory expectations and professional standards.
• Conducting targeted thematic reviews of IA’s processes to identify opportunities for enhancement and standardization.
• Develop and update methodology and guidance to align to evolving practices and innovation initiatives.
• Developing engaging and effective communication tools and content to share best practices and keep IA team up-to date on related topics.
• Assisting with driving function-wide improvement efforts in efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity, including implementing initiatives on IA processes.
• Preparing Supervisory Committee packets in coordination with other IA Directors.
• Supporting internal auditors with day-to-day support, advice and guidance on professional practices topics including methodology and quality assurance.
• Developing and delivering auditing and methodology skills training to continuously enhance the capability of IA.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Management experience

Analytical thinking

Regulatory and standards knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Mountain America Credit Union in Sandy, Utah, seeks a Professional Practices Director of Internal Audit to lead the development, governance, and continual improvement of IA methodology, quality assurance, and professional standards framework. This role ensures that all audit activities are executed in alignment with global standards (IIA/IPPF), regulatory expectations, and internal governance requirements.

You will drive consistency, quality, and efficiency across the audit lifecycle by