VP Internal Audit Project Manager II

First Financial Bank Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank Texas is seeking a VP Internal Audit Manager in Abilene, Texas to lead the execution of audits across its Banking Enterprises. This role is pivotal in ensuring the company’s internal controls operate effectively and in compliance with industry regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, along with a minimum of six years of experience in audits within regulated financial environments. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a related role at a financial institution or Big Four accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of financial institution regulatory environment.
• Ability to write and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the company’s internal audit program is effective and meets regulatory standards.
• Conduct internal audits across multiple departments.
• Prepare and analyze audit reports and findings.

Skills

Understanding of risks and internal controls

Effective communication and negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline

Related certifications (CPA, CIA, or similar)

Job description

We’re always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you’re challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry’s top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.

Office Location

Abilene, Texas, United States

Scope/Contacts

The VP Internal Audit Manager is responsible for execution of audits over the company’s Banking Enterprises and the Corporate-wide internal audit. The objective of this role is to ensure the Company’s internal controls are adequate by developing and executing an audit program that is commensurate with the size and complexity of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (FFIN) and its subsidiaries.

Essential Functions

Ensure the Company’s internal audit program is effective and meets regulatory and industry standards. Conduct internal audits of First Financial Bankshares Finance, Credit, Banking Products and Operation, and Human Resources, and First Financial Trust & Asset Management.

• Establish internal audit procedures and evaluations of bank activities in accordance with established internal controls, financial industry standards, and federal/ state laws and regulations.
• Understand risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and efficiency of controls. Test internal controls to identify violations of operational related laws or regulations and deviations from the policies and procedures.
• Liaise between the bank and external parties, such as auditors and regulators, and lead or assist with the gathering of information, scheduling, and planning of these engagements.
• Review quality of outsourced or co-sourced audits including assessing workpapers.
• Prepare audit reports, including the audit opinion and audit issues in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
• Analyze report findings, recommend interventions where needed, and propose creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues.
• Monitor progress of the audit issues’ resolutions and validate proper implementation prior to closure.
• Participate in key business initiatives and proactively advise and/or provide feedback to management.
• Work as a member of a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship with Internal Audit Management and line of businesses.
• Implement integrated audit approach and data analytics within the scope of the audits (when possible).
• Identify solutions for a variety of complex and unique control issues, using complex judgement and sophisticated analytical thought.
• Supervise the audit team in the completion of audit engagements and ensure the audits are completed with high quality and timely.
• Partner with Bank and holding company line-of-business managers and risk staff to develop approaches for addressing emerging issues.
• Perform the risk assessment to the auditable entities assigned on a semi-annual basis to identify the risk impacting the company and determine whether the control environment is appropriate to mitigate the risk.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the company’s reputation and safeguarding the company, its customers, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervising the activity of others and creating accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
• Actively support the Customer Service First program, support the values of the organization, and follow established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline or equivalent work experience in a financial institution.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience in a related role at a regulated financial institution and/or Big Four accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of financial institution regulatory environment and requirements.
• Related certifications (CPA, CIA, or similar) are required.
• Previous Finance, Credit, Banking Product, Trust, Operations audit experience.
• Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and figure out adequacy and efficiency of controls.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality deliverables within deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques.
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to protect confidential information.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)