VP Audit Services

The role

This position leads the Audit Services team responsible for creating and implementing risk-based audit programs. You will provide auditing guidance to leadership and the Audit & Finance Committee regarding the effectiveness of organizational control systems.

What you will do

• Directs and oversees execution of the vision for Audit Services including annual planning and risk assessment.
• Establishes, oversees implementation and monitors an internal review and audit program.
• Oversees and evaluates the organization’s system of internal controls and determines compliance.
• Acts as the main contact and relationship manager for outside regulators/auditors.
• Works collaboratively with other leaders across the organization while maintaining audit independence.
• Selects, motivates, develops, evaluates and rewards team members.
• Meets regularly with the AFC to report the status of Audit Service’s ongoing monitoring activities.
• Provides the AFC and the Board with written and verbal reports on performance to standards and compliance.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum of 12 years of internal audit required with experience auditing financial institutions.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership and management experience, with recent experience in supervising the audit function.
• Expert knowledge of internal auditing standards, processes, controls and audit techniques.
• Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) for financial reporting and advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced knowledge of lending and credit management.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations regarding credit extension.
• Expert knowledge of auditing techniques that leverage data analytics.

Nice to have

• Credit review experience
• Audit designations (e.g. CPA, CIA)
• Experience in the agriculture industry

Benefits

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement

Before you apply

• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About the company

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. They provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities.