Manager, Systems & Controls Audit Leader | Hybrid

Golden 1; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a strategic Audit Services - Mgr to lead the Systems and Controls Specialist team in a hybrid Sacramento, CA setting. The role oversees engagement objectives, budgets, and timelines, while ensuring quality across all deliverables and robust controls.

You will guide senior leadership, apply analytics and automation, and drive process improvements to strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance within the credit union.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study is required
• 7+ years of controls and/or IT Controls experience within a financial institution or equivalent
• 7+ years as an internal controls professional, internal auditor, or external auditor with controls experience
• 3+ years of experience leading auditor advisory teams

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule, train, develop, and lead the Systems & Controls Specialist team with regular feedback and performance appraisals
• Oversee engagement objectives, scope, budgets, reporting timelines; review risks, controls, work papers and deliverables
• Ensure completeness and quality of all project deliverables; coordinate with senior leadership and SVP-CAE
• Maintain understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance and data protection
• Utilize metrics to monitor audits within budget; report KPIs to SVP-CAE
• Identify issues and develop value-add recommendations using technology and automation
• Foster a positive team environment, promote skill development and morale aligned with Golden 1 values
• Lead preparation and oversight of board-related Audit & Compliance Committee materials
• Provide advisory input to design adequate controls during development
• Seek continuous improvement of Audit Services processes and solicit staff input
• Oversee analytics and automated auditing techniques across engagements
• Manage external specialists and third parties assisting with reviews
• Participate in fraud investigations as needed under direction of General Counsel
• Develop client relationships and provide training to team members
• Perform other duties as requested by the SVP-CAE

Skills

Audit leadership

IT Controls

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study

Job description

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a strategic Audit Services - Mgr to lead the Systems and Controls Specialist team in a hybrid Sacramento, CA setting. The role oversees engagement objectives, budgets, and timelines, while ensuring quality across all deliverables and robust controls.

You will guide senior leadership, apply analytics and automation, and drive process improvements to strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance within the credit union.