Senior Internal Auditor

We’re Canvas Credit Union

We’re passionate about transforming financial services. Our members, families, and the communities we call home motivate everything we do. As part of the credit union movement, we believe in providing our members with education, support, and guidance to build strong financial futures. 

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Why Canvas?

At Canvas, we’re dedicated to transforming financial services from the inside out.

Our culture is a top priority and second to none. We strive to balance hard work and high achievement with a fun, supportive environment.

What you'll do

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for assisting in leading the Internal Audit Team in providing audit coverage for Canvas.  They will analyze internal controls to provide adequate safeguards that ensure general operating efficiency and compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures in order to mitigate risk.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

•  Manage and lead audits of departmental functions, records, ledger or accounts to detect deviations from established policies, procedures, or any fraudulent or wasteful activity.
• Plan and execute audit testing and ensure that they are accurate and completed timely.
• Identify and assess key risks and controls.
• Provide clear and timely engagement updates and testing results to Canvas and Internal Audit Leadership.
• Assist in the annual risk assessment and the development of the annual internal audit plan.
• Assist in internal investigations.
• Assist audit family members in gaining audit and soft skills, as well as validating that work performed meets or exceeds audit standards and objectives.
• Ensure the accuracy and clarity of audit documentation prior to submission, and guide audit family members in preparation of audit reports.
• Review audit staff workpapers for alignment with audit objectives and accuracy of conclusions. Create and develop Audit Programs.
• Develop ways to improve existing audit practices.
• Attend Audit Committee Meetings and present audit reports as needed.
• Prepare and submit audit reports for review.
• Make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Follow-up to determine that approved recommendations in audit reports are instituted and complied with by Departments.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of company-wide policies and procedures.
• Provide consultation services on an advisory basis to assist in ensuring that adequate controls are designed into processes and procedures during development.
• Assist in Internal Audit’s support of external auditors, regulatory examiners, internal audit co-source partners and other third parties providing audit services.
• Assist Manager of Internal Audit as assigned.
• Assist with External Auditors / Examiners as assigned. Maintain professional and technical knowledge regarding auditing rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Attend local Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) chapter meetings / events.
• Exhibit support for the organization’s goals, values, initiatives and cost control.
• Comply with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and other compliance requests and requirements.
• Follow all safety and security guidelines to properly safeguard member and organization assets.
• Enhance ongoing education and learn/apply new skills and software applications.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Strong knowledge of auditing functions and techniques with understanding of financial controls, process analysis and assessment of risk.
• Strong leadership and people management skills; able to build and foster teamwork; coach train and develop family members.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to present and communicate effectively with Leadership and Canvas family members.
• Strong relationship building and teamwork skills with ability to develop and maintain consultative relationships with Canvas family members and business partners.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate project management experience, including ability to develop and deliver project plans and timelines to Leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change.
• Ability to maintain objectivity in all aspects of position and apply logical/critical thought processes when developing business solutions.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Ability to maintain confidences.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado drivers’ license and provide proof of insurance.
• Pre-employment background review (components include criminal, employment, address, social security number, motor vehicle record, global sanctions, and sex offender)

   

Education or Formal Training:    Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.  Certification in one or more of the following is preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CCUIA or other designation.

Experience:  Minimum of five years of experience as an auditor, preferably in a financial institution or financial services industry.

This position has a starting pay range of $87-109K/annual, and final pay rate will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and internal equity factors. 

Canvas benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Paid Wellness Day

Paid Volunteer Time

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

World Class 401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Rate Discounts on Qualifying Loans

May be eligible for incentives or discretionary bonus based on results

Working Environment/Physical Activities

High volume, fast-paced, dynamic office environment with some travel.  Must be able to attend meetings and events outside of regular business hours.  The job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, fax machines and filing cabinets.  The position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open filing cabinets.  The position requires bending, stooping, or standing as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position will be open until filled, or if unable to fill until posting is canceled.

Salary : $87,000 - $109,000