Senior Internal Auditor

First United Bank; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First United Bank is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Plano, Texas, to execute financial, operational, and compliance audits enhancing risk management. The ideal candidate will lead audits from planning to reporting and foster relationships with management.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, audit certifications like CPA or CIA, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in banking or financial services internal audit and/or public accounting.
• General understanding of AI and technology-based techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and compliance audits from planning through reporting.
• Draft audit reports and communicate issues with business process owners.
• Oversee or perform follow-ups on audit findings.

Skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Effective project management

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Required audit certifications (CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor will execute financial, operational, and compliance audits to enhance risk management and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and compliance audits from planning through reporting and communication with Senior Management.
• Apply IIA risk assessment standards and critical thinking for issue identification and root-cause analysis.
• Draft audit reports and communicate issues with business process owners to ensure timely corrective actions.
• Oversee or perform follow-ups on audit findings to confirm effective implementation of management's corrective actions.
• Develop productive relationships with management and stakeholders.
• Mentor audit staff in report preparation and documentation of findings and recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects and actively participate in fieldwork completion.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.
• Required audit certifications include CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA.
• 3-5 years of experience in banking or financial services internal audit and/or public accounting.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for assessing complex compliance and operational processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all management levels.
• Effective project management skills.
• General understanding of AI and related technology-based techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
• Leadership skills to supervise, lead, and develop team members.

Location

Durant-Corporate, Plano-Parkwood

Accessibility Statement

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

First United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent required by Federal or State law, First United does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.