Manager of Audit

Farm Credit Services; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Credit Services in Columbia, SC is seeking a Manager of Audit to lead risk-based internal audits across operations, finance, and IT. This hybrid role partners with senior leadership to ensure audit quality from planning through reporting.

You will develop the annual audit plan, mentor a team of professionals, and promote a strong risk culture with adherence to internal standards. CPA/CIA/CISA preferred; more details in the posting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in audit, risk, or compliance in financial services.
• 4+ years of leadership or management experience.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or related certification preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate complex audit findings to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Audit standards

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Fraud risk

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Education

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

Job description

Manager of Audit – Columbia, SC (Hybrid)

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 professionals, 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.