The Internal Auditor analyzes and documents complex and varied business processes, evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and assesses compliance with applicable policies and procedure. The role is responsible for drafting clear audit reports and effectively communicating audit observations, risk assessments, recommendations, and conclusions to management and key stakeholders to support sound risk management and operational improvement.
What You'll Do:A detailed list of job duties includes (but is not limited to):
- Planning, executing and supervising operational and compliance audits
- Analyzing and documenting complex and varied business processes
- Identifying and assessing risk, as well as helping department leaders develop risk response
- Testing the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of controls
- Conducting investigations of irregularities and errors
- Meeting with department heads and stakeholders to discuss findings and outcomes
- Coordinating with members of Risk and Fraud departments to ensure alignment and reduce duplicative efforts
- Draft audit reports and manage communication of observations, risks, recommendations and conclusions reached.
- Build and evolve internal audit processes to unlock capacity and scalability
- Responsibility of continuous development and leadership of junior staff.
- Demonstrates compliance awareness by completing all required regulatory and compliance training (e.g., BSA, CRA, ECOA) on or before deadlines, and actively supporting all policies, procedures, and practices that promote risk management, safety, and regulatory adherence.
Location:Westgate Building - 200 Westgate Circle, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. This position may require up to 10% travel of in-market, which includes Eastern Shore of Maryland, Southern Maryland, Northern Virginia and Baltimore metropolitan area.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:- Full-time.
- Non-exempt.
- Days of Work: Monday-Friday.
Required Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 3 years' experience with a combination of public accounting and industry in auditing
- 2-3 years' combined experience leading operational or financial audits and SOX testing
- Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Financial institution audit experience preferred
- Certified Internal Auditor or CPA preferred
Compensation:- The pay range for this position is $67,500 to $100,000 annually.
- Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on factors such as relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, licensure requirements and/or skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Company Benefits:- Join a family and community-oriented workplace that offers a team environment, along with a collaborative and friendly place to work.
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time, permanent employees including health, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, mental health well-being, short-term and long-term disability, and much more!
- Paid parental leave
- 401k savings plan with up to a 4% company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee perks such as: employee banking services, loan discount program, education assistance, career development program, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness initiatives.
- Opportunity for growth and advancement
- Paid training program and continuous training sessions throughout the year on various topics
- Generous paid time off and paid sick time
- Community involvement opportunities
