Head of Internal Audit & Risk Strategy

SF Fire Credit Union; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, Vision, Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays + PTO

Professional development

Job summary

SF Fire Credit Union is seeking an experienced Director of Internal Audit to lead the function, oversee outsourced audit partners, and drive a risk-based audit program across governance, risk management, and internal controls.

You will coordinate audits with management, regulators, and the Audit Committee, build internal audit capabilities, and ensure timely, high-quality assurance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Public Accounting, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years leading audit programs within a financial institution, credit union, bank, or financial services organization.
• Experience with regulatory examinations and working with Audit Committees, regulators, and external auditors.
• Certifications: CIA, CISA, CRMA, CFE are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee outsourced audit partners and co-sourced engagements.
• Coordinate audit fieldwork, reporting, and remediation tracking across the organization.
• Lead audit committee reporting, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to professional auditing standards.

Skills

Internal auditing

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Audit leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CIA

CISA

CRMA

CFE

Job description

SF Fire Credit Union is seeking an experienced Director of Internal Audit to lead the function, oversee outsourced audit partners, and drive a risk-based audit program across governance, risk management, and internal controls.

You will coordinate audits with management, regulators, and the Audit Committee, build internal audit capabilities, and ensure timely, high-quality assurance across the organization.