VP - Internal Audit Manager - Operations

Bell's Values:

As stewards, dedicated to the growth and reputation of this independently owned organization, we are committed to:

• Promoting and sustaining our family atmosphere.
• Providing unequaled personal service to each and every customer.
• "Paying it forward" by giving back to the communities we serve.

Our Bottom Line:

Happy Employees! Happy Customers!

Job Summary:

This position plans, organizes, develops, and implements an audit program and procedures for all aspects of the general audit function for Bell Bank. This position reviews bank operations for evidence of fraud, deficiencies in controls or performance, and noncompliance with established policy or regulation. This position may perform direct supervisory duties of assigned department staff, provide training of assigned staff, and coordinate staff for coverage in assigned areas.

Primary Duties:

• Assist with the completion of the annual audit calendar, utilizing a risk-based approach, ensuring all internal audits are conducted as required by the audit program or regulatory requirements. The audit calendar shall be presented to the Audit Committee on an annual basis.
• Review internal controls for efficiency and adherence with rules, regulations, and bank policy.
• Maintain the written audit program and update it on an ongoing basis to reflect changes in bank processes and/or changes in regulations and/or industry best practices.
• Oversee audit testing and ensuring it is executed in a timely manner and conforms with quality standards, audit policies, and procedures.
• Oversee annual FDICIA testing and reporting using COSO framework and methodology.
• Maintain an awareness of changes in Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Prepare audit reports, recommend corrective action as necessary, and evaluate corrective action taken.
• Assist in implementing the new internal audit standards.
• Mentor a team of associates and provides day-to-day mentoring and guidance and fosters an inclusive work environment.
• Maintain business partner relationships, primarily with line management, to develop business knowledge.
• As needed, conduct internal bank training on issues pertaining to the audit function.
• Serve as a resource for Bank staff questions regarding internal controls or other audit related questions.
• Exercise sound knowledge of product, business, and technical expertise to effectively challenge management to improve the control environment.
• Some overnight travel may be required as part of the audit review process in other markets or for training.
• Know by name and face as many customers and employees as possible, calling them by name as often as possible.
• Know and practice LOCBUTN, our Golden Rules, and Bell Bank Customer Service Standards.
• Know, understand, and live the company values and bottom line.
• Conduct activities consistent with established Bell Bank policies, procedures and systems, the Bell Bank Employee Conduct policies, the Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
• All employees are responsible for information security including compliance with policies and standards which protect sensitive information.
• Perform special projects, additional duties and responsibilities as directed by bank management.

Job Skills Required:

• A. in accounting, finance, or business related fields. Lending, credit review or audit experience preferred.
• Professional designation (CPA, CIA, CCBIA), preferred, but not required.
• Minimum seven years of bank auditing work experience.
• Most possess strong knowledge of loan compliance regulations, specifically flood, Reg B, HMDA, RESPA, and Truth in Lending.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, communication (written and verbal), research and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented and able to complete and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision, including ability to multitask as well as assess and change priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Visio, etc.) as well as AuditBoard, preferred, but not required.
• Due to the nature of the audit function, must maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others. The employee must be able to use a keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to review detailed documents and read computer screens.

Lifting Requirements:

1. Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.