Chief Audit Executive

Peapack-Gladstone Bank

$275K — $300K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in auditing, specifically within financial institutions, ideally banking
  • Bachelor's degree required; CPA and/or MBA preferred
  • Strong knowledge of internal audit theory, standards, procedures, and techniques
  • Demonstrated ability to partner effectively across all organizational levels
  • Proven track record in building productive relationships with colleagues and vendors
  • Experience in designing and delivering presentations to the Board of Directors
  • Supervisory experience in managing audit teams
  • Familiarity with financial reporting requirements for publicly traded companies

Responsibilities

  • Develop a risk-based audit universe to meet organizational assurance needs
  • Manage the SOX testing program and coordinate with external auditors
  • Prepare quarterly reports for the audit committee, including issue analysis and remediation status
  • Direct subordinate staff, overseeing hiring, training, and professional development activities
  • Manage document requests and interactions with regulators and external auditors

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off program
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Education reimbursement programs
  • Wellness programs
  • Participation in Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • 401K with a generous match
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

Manages independent audits of operational processes and financial reporting in order to ensure regulatory compliance and that internal controls are appropriately designed and functioning as intended. Additionally, is responsible for providing assurance related advisory where appropriate and offering input and insights on controls to executive leadership. The results of audit operations are reported quarterly to the audit committee directly, and by extension, the board of directors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develops and maintains a risk-based audit universe that is comprised of auditable entities designed to meet the assurance requirements of the entire organization. Additionally, manages the SOX testing program within the company and ensures coordination with the external auditor.
  • Ensures that the Internal Audit group is maximizing the use of automated tools and processes to maximize the reach and of the audit function and the efficiency of the staff.
  • Prepares quarterly reporting packages for the audit committee which presents the results of all audit activity as well as detailed analysis of issues identified including any trending and the status and aging of outstanding issues as well as progress on remediation.
  • Is responsible for the overall direction of subordinate staff. Participates in interviewing, hiring and training activities. Plans, assigns, reviews, and directs work activities, addresses and resolves issues. Also, responsible for the professional development of the internal audit staff. This includes appropriate training, the pursuit of professional certifications and expanding their knowledge of the business and the banking industry.
  • Manages document requests and interactions with regulators, external auditors and any other legal or assurance related third parties.

Key Behavioral Expectations:
• Lead with agility and adaptability, navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and client needs with clarity and follow-through.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and continuous learning, using new information, feedback, and market insight to improve results.
• Use technology, automation, and emerging tools responsibly to improve efficiency, insight, and client service while protecting confidentiality and applying human judgment.
• Apply enterprise-wide thinking and sound judgment, balancing client needs, risk discipline, profitability, and long-term trust.
• Model white-glove hospitality through personalized, proactive, and high-touch experiences for clients, prospects, colleagues, and partners.

Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of experience in auditing and financial institutions; preferably within Banking institutions
  • Bachelor's degree, CPA and/or MBA highly desired
  • Proficient in internal audit theory, standards, procedures, and techniques
  • Ability to partner effectively and work as one team across all levels of the Bank
  • Strong collaborator and skilled at building productive relationships with Bank colleagues and vendors
  • Strong executive presence and sufficient knowledge of the banking industry to provide meaningful and business-based recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Significant experience with designing and delivering Board level presentations.
  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience with the financial reporting requirements of publicly traded organizations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, and Word and data analytics, audit workflow software (e..g., Teammate, Optro, etc.)

Benefits Overview:

We offer a competitive compensation package, a generous paid time off program, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, maternity/paternity leave, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. We also offer participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Program and a 401K with a generous match.

The approximate pay range for this position is $275,000 to $300,000 plus an opportunity to earn performance-based incentives. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as geographic location.

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