Senior Auditor

Wings Credit Union

$83K — $97K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar (Preferred)
  • 5+ years of audit-related experience in public accounting, financial regulation, or internal audit (Required)
  • 5+ years of experience in a bank, credit union, or financial services entity (Preferred)
  • In-depth knowledge of contemporary internal auditing theory and standards
  • Strong understanding of management principles and internal controls
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities
  • Proficiency in data analytics and audit software.

Responsibilities

  • Support all phases of the audit process from planning to reporting
  • Execute and review audit testing with a focus on accuracy and completeness
  • Act as a liaison with business lines during audits for effective communication
  • Conduct root cause analysis with guidance and apply feedback to staff development
  • Draft and maintain core audit deliverables with minimal errors
  • Monitor project status and escalate risks or delays to management
  • Ensure compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and internal policies.

Benefits

  • Generous 401(k) match
  • 401k Discretionary Profit Sharing
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance coverage
  • Short and Long Term Disability benefits
  • Health Savings Account with a company contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, including Floating Holidays and Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
  • Paid Parental Leave
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role supports execution of the audit plan. Supports the execution of all phases of the audit including planning, risk assessment, walkthroughs, process documentation, operating effectiveness testing, and reporting. Able to operate independently throughout all phases of the audit with limited oversight from the Manager of Operations Audit. Assists with ongoing monitoring of project status, including budget to actuals, to ensure projects move forward and raises potential concerns to audit management. Identifies gaps and inform solutions that minimize losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, systems, or human error. Identifies, responds and/or escalates risks as appropriate. Reviews workpapers, coaches staff auditors and provides on the job training. Leverages data analytics and AI-enabled techniques to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight.

Essential Functions
  • Supports audit engagements end-to-end (planning, fieldwork, reporting, and QA review) in accordance with IIA standards, ensuring timely completion of all phases and coordination with audit management. Executes and reviews audit testing, including initial review and limited reperformance of staff workpapers to validate accuracy, completeness, and adherence to audit programs. Serves as a key point of contact for business lines, facilitating walkthroughs, meetings, and ongoing communication throughout the audit lifecycle. Performs root cause analysis (primarily low/moderate risk) with some guidance, incorporating feedback and coaching into execution and staff development. Drafts core audit deliverables (scope, request lists, status updates, reports) with minimal errors and supports ongoing reporting to audit leadership. Assists with project oversight and team development by monitoring audit progress and budget-to-actuals, escalating risks or delays, providing staff oversight and coaching, supporting training needs, and staying current on industry and audit practices.
  • Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Wings policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.


Qualifications

Minimum Formal Qualifications for this Position:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar field of study (Preferred)
  • 5+ years' audit-related experience acquired through public accounting firm, financial services regulatory agency, or internal audit department experience (Required)
  • 5+ years' audit related experience acquired in a bank, credit union, or other financial services focused entity(Preferred)

Technical or Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
  • Knowledge of the application of contemporary internal auditing theory, auditing standards, procedures, and techniques.
  • Command of accounting and audit concepts/principles.
  • Understanding of management principles, general business systems, and internal controls.
  • Understanding of financial institutions and applicable regulatory oversight specific to financial institutions.
  • Good oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
  • Aptitude for detail / analytical work.
  • Proven ability to hold information in strict confidence.
  • Working knowledge of computer assisted audit techniques and automated software.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of Office products (Word, Access, Excel, and Visio in particular).

Certifications Required:
  • Cert Internal Auditor within 1 Year required or
  • Cert Public Accountant within 1 Year required or
  • Cert CU Internal Auditor within 1 Year required or
  • Related Nationally accredited Auditor designation agreed upon by the VP of Internal Audit. within 1 Year required


Additional Information

PAY RANGE: $40 to $47 per Hour (S16) plus 15% annual target bonus
Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, certifications, location and internal pay equity.

BENEFITS:
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • 401k Discretionary Profit Sharing
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays and Volunteer Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave

We anticipate this position to close on 8/14/2026. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to be considered.

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