Strategic VP, Internal Audit & Risk Assurance

Cutoday USA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Community First CU in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Vice President of Internal Audit to lead a risk-based internal audit function, delivering independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls across the enterprise.

The role establishes the annual audit plan, oversees reporting to the Audit Committee, and coordinates with management and external auditors while maintaining independence; administratively aligned to the COO.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive internal audit and leadership experience in financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems; CIA/CPA/CISA/CRCM/CFE beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute the annual audit plan.
• Oversee reporting and provide insights to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Liaise with management and external auditors while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Oversee whistleblower intake, documentation, and escalation per policy, including communication with Audit Committee Chair and CEO.
• Report functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the COO.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Information Systems

Job description

Community First CU in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Vice President of Internal Audit to lead a risk-based internal audit function, delivering independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls across the enterprise.

The role establishes the annual audit plan, oversees reporting to the Audit Committee, and coordinates with management and external auditors while maintaining independence; administratively aligned to the COO.