Internal Auditor

Altra Federal Credit Union; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Altra Federal Credit Union is seeking an Internal Auditor to conduct risk-based audits of controls, regulatory compliance, and governance processes. You will assess BSA, OFAC, and information security compliance and help implement annual audit plans across the credit union.

The role requires 2+ years in audit or risk, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and a CPA/CIA or similar designation is preferred. Onsite role in Wisconsin with collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Two years of internal/external audit, compliance, or risk management experience preferred.
• Professional designation (CPA, CIA, or similar) is preferred.
• Experience in a financial institution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based audits to evaluate internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Assess compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies (BSA, OFAC, information security).
• Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and process improvements through testing and analysis.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with management to address findings and monitor corrective actions.
• Support security, compliance, and fraud prevention controls.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to identify and mitigate organizational risks.
• Assist with audits, examinations, and information requests from regulators.
• Support branch audits and report findings to management.
• Suggest enhancements to audit policies and governance documents.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Skills

Audit testing

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Conduct risk-based audits to evaluate internal controls, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including BSA, OFAC, and information security requirements.
• Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities through audit testing and analysis.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports with findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Partner with management to address audit findings and monitor the timely resolution of open items.
• Support the development and monitoring of security, compliance, and fraud prevention controls.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risks.
• Assist with audits, examinations, and information requests from external auditors and regulators.
• Support branch operational audits and communicate findings to management.
• Recommend enhancements to audit policies, procedures, and governance documents.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements, audit standards, and industry best practices.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two years of internal audit, external audit, accounting, compliance, or risk management is required.
• Internal Audit Experience Within a Financial institution preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Additional experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• A professional designation is preferred (Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or similar).