Sr. Auditor

Mechanics Bank; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Volunteer time

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mechanics Bank is seeking a Senior Auditor to join our in‑person oriented team in a hybrid role based in Irvine, Roseville, or Walnut Creek, California.

You will audit retail branches, loan centers and departments to assess efficiency and regulatory compliance, reporting findings and improving controls. Strong knowledge of bank operations and SOX is required, with opportunities to train junior staff.

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred.
• 5 years of banking/audit experience preferred; or equivalent combination.
• Strong understanding of bank operations, controls and risk management.
• Certifications such as CIA/CPA/CFE preferred or in progress.
• Ability to write and present audit findings clearly.
• Travel 0–10% to audit sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical review of the Bank's control environment for efficiency and compliance across branches and departments.
• Develop audit scopes and analytical programs for identified risks and controls.
• Prepare high-quality workpapers and document deficiencies.
• Coordinate periodic reports and advise on policy/procedures improvements.
• Support risk assessments and audit scheduling with the Audit Manager.
• Conduct investigative audit work to identify irregularities and prevent fraud.
• Present findings to bank personnel and assist with audit-related duties.

Skills

Auditing

Internal controls

SOX

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Public speaking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

CIA

CPA

CFE

Tools

Bank software systems

Job description

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Sr. Auditor to join our team. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long‑term relationships and working together in person. This is a hybrid role based in Irvine, Roseville, or Walnut Creek, California.

Under the supervision of Audit management, the Senior Auditor is responsible for performing high‑quality audits to assess the overall operational efficiency of retail banking branches, business loan centers, administrative departments, and other Mechanics Bank departments and functions within established timelines and budgeted hours. The Senior Auditor must also assess compliance with established Bank policies, procedures, federal/state regulations, SOX requirements, and prudent banking practices in order to provide reasonable assurance to stakeholders.

The Senior Auditor uses objective standards and guidelines, which are applied consistently in the review of operations. The Senior Auditor assists in writing audit reports, which are finalized at the conclusion of operational and/or regulatory audits. The Senior Auditor may be charged with training less experienced audit personnel in audit routines and conducting audit fieldwork.

Mechanics Bank is regulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

What you will do:

• Provide critical review and assessment of the Bank's control environment while considering operational efficiency and/or compliance with laws and government regulations of retail bank branches, loan centers and administrative/compliance departments by review of records of branches/departments subject to audit for purposes of recognizing inefficiencies and making recommendations for improvements.
• Recommend scopes of audit for specific functions within assigned audit responsibility and assist in the development of audit and analytical programs with the purpose of demonstrating an understanding of relevant risks and controls and establishing effective tests of controls.
• Prepare high‑quality workpaper documentation to support audit work with evidence of deficiencies in controls, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management's policies or procedures. Workpaper documentation must comply with industry standards.
• Coordinate and analyze the preparation of periodic reports on specific bank activities as scheduled by the Audit Manager and/or Audit Director while providing management with recommendations for revisions to policy and/or procedures when appropriate.
• Support Audit Manager and/or Audit Director in annual risk assessments and audit scheduling as requested.
• Conduct focused investigative audit work with the Audit Manager and/or Audit Director's review on a results basis to identify irregularities and develop controls for fraud prevention.
• Make presentations to various bank personnel and departments on internal controls, audit findings and recommendations and provide support in audit administrative related duties as requested.
• Travel required: 0–10%

Who you are:

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of previous banking and/or audit experience considered, with combination of both banking, audit experience and/or testing internal controls over financial reporting strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of banking and knowledge of risks and controls.
• Experience in other testing assurance functions will be considered in lieu of direct audit experience.
• Certification with any of the following is strongly preferred:
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Compliance related certifications (i.e. CRCM, CAMS)
  • Risk related certification (i.e. CRMA, CFIRS)
  • Finance related certification (I.e. CFSA)
  • Or actively pursuing one of the above relevant certifications.
• Must possess a strong understanding of bank operational, compliance and financial/accounting audits.
• Understanding of bank operating and accounting principles, and data analytical techniques preferred.
• Proficient in computer usage with ability to prepare spreadsheets and management reports utilizing bank software system.
• Oral and written communication skills relating to the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, comprehend and interpret bank policies and procedures, speak effectively before groups of employees, and handle criticisms of and recommendations to bank personnel in a tactful, diplomatic manner. This may also include public speaking (training, demonstrations) at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in computer usage with ability to prepare spreadsheets and management reports utilizing MS Office suite and other bank software systems.
• Ability to work independently, organize tasks efficiently, and perform the audit function accurately.
• Able to cope with pressure resulting from meeting required deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Maintains good working relationship with all Mechanics Bank personnel to foster an open dialogue between audit and other bank personnel.
• Exemplary motivation, enthusiasm, curiosity and professionalism.
• Able to make and support sound decisions.
• Consistently demonstrate tact, discretion and good judgment.
• Exhibit high degree of confidentiality in handling and having access to sensitive information.
• Experience working for a publicly traded company.

Pay Range: $95,000–$125,000 annually

AIP/Bonus: up to 15%

Benefits:

Our comprehensive employee benefits program is designed for you to live your best life at work, home, and everywhere in between. Employees working 25 hours or more per week are eligible for health benefits effective the first day of the month following or coinciding with their date of hire. Benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
• Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution
• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program
• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services
• 11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year
• Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)

Final compensation package will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.

Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.

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[1] The benefits listed in this job posting reflect the Bank's most reasonable and genuinely expected benefits offered for this position.