Senior Internal Auditor - Banking & Controls Leader

First Financial Bank Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bankshares, Inc. in Abilene, Texas is seeking an AVP Senior Auditor I to lead audits across Finance, Credit, Banking Products, and Operations while ensuring internal controls meet regulatory standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting/finance and at least 3 years of regulated financial institution audit experience; CPA/CIA preferred. You will liaise with regulators and deliver clear audit findings to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum three years of audit experience in a regulated financial institution or Big Four.
• Knowledge of financial institution regulatory environment.
• CPA, CIA, or similar certifications preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute audits of Finance, Credit, Banking Products and Operations.
• Plan and conduct Internal Audit Program per controls and regulations.
• Test internal controls and identify weaknesses or violations.
• Liaise with auditors/regulators and coordinate engagements.
• Prepare audit reports with opinions and issues clearly.
• Analyze findings and propose risk mitigation solutions.
• Monitor remediation progress and verify closure.
• Support Customer Service First program and organizational values.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit Management and lines of business.
• Apply data analytics within audits when possible.

Skills

Audit experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Ethical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CIA preferred

Job description

First Financial Bankshares, Inc. in Abilene, Texas is seeking an AVP Senior Auditor I to lead audits across Finance, Credit, Banking Products, and Operations while ensuring internal controls meet regulatory standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting/finance and at least 3 years of regulated financial institution audit experience; CPA/CIA preferred. You will liaise with regulators and deliver clear audit findings to management.