Manager of Audit

The Farm Credit System; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Farm Credit System in Columbia, SC is seeking a Manager of Audit to lead risk-based audit planning and execution across operational, financial, and IT processes.

This role ensures conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards and drives continuous improvement through quality assurance initiatives, leadership, and team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of audit, risk, compliance, or related experience, preferably within financial services or financial institutions.
• 4+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, internal control frameworks, risk management, governance, cybersecurity, and fraud risk principles.
• Proven ability to communicate complex audit findings and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or execute risk-based operational, financial, and IT audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure audit conclusions are well-supported, accurate, and aligned with professional standards.
• Communicate audit results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership, including the Audit Committee.
• Monitor audit progress, resources, and timelines to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engagements.
• Develop and maintain the annual risk-based audit plan by assessing organizational risks and business priorities.
• Partner with management and leadership teams to identify emerging risks and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit effectiveness and compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Hire, coach, develop, and manage a team of audit professionals, providing performance feedback and growth opportunities.
• Promote a strong culture of risk management, compliance, security awareness, and accountability across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Auditing standards

Cybersecurity knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Columbia, SC (Hybrid)

The Manager of Audit directs risk-based audit planning and execution to evaluate and recommend improvements to operational, financial, and IT processes. This role ensures conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards and drives continuous improvement through quality assurance improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and/or execute risk-based operational, financial, and IT audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure audit conclusions are well-supported, accurate, and aligned with professional standards.
• Communicate audit results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership, including the Audit Committee.
• Monitor audit progress, resources, and timelines to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engagements.
• Develop and maintain the annual risk-based audit plan by assessing organizational risks and business priorities.
• Partner with management and leadership teams to identify emerging risks and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit effectiveness and compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Hire, coach, develop, and manage a team of audit professi onals, providing performance feedback and growth opportunities.
• Promote a strong culture of risk management, compliance, security awareness, and accountability across the organization.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of audit, risk, compliance, or related experience, preferably within financial services or financial institutions.
• 4+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, internal control frameworks, risk management, governance, cybersecurity, and fraud risk principles.
• Proven ability to communicate complex audit findings and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.