What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Internal Audit position at Compeer Financial?

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Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you :

Hybrid model - up to 50% work from home
Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
Benefits : medical, dental, vision, HSA / FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
Vacation, sick leave, holidays / floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
Learning and development programs
Mentorship programs
Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Diversity & Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
Professional membership / certification reimbursement and more!

Casual / seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com / careers .

Where you will work :

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Lakeville, MN, Sun Prairie, WI or Naperville, IL location. There will be travel periodically for Board, leadership, team and industry meetings.

The contributions you will make :

This position leads and directs the Internal Audit team within the Audit Services department while collaborating with the VP Audit Services. Provides strategic direction for developing and executing the Internal Audit plan to review and evaluate internal controls and risk management of the organization's processes. Provides evaluations and reports to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Senior Leadership and the Board's Audit and Finance Committee regarding the effectiveness of the organization's established internal control systems.

A typical day :

Provides oversight and direction to the Internal Audit team in evaluating the organization's internal control systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards, such as those set by AgriBank and the Farm Credit Association.

Leads and manages the team by recruiting, developing, and evaluating team members; providing coaching; establishing quality guidelines; conducting performance reviews; and managing project schedules.

Guides the Internal Audit team in formulating actionable recommendations to enhance existing controls and operational efficiencies.

Cultivates and strengthens relationships with key stakeholders, including leadership, regulators, external auditors, subject matter experts, and Farm Credit industry peers, through regular and impactful interactions.

Collaborates with other leaders in Internal Credit Review and relevant second line of defense risk and compliance functions to ensure the scope and frequency of audits are appropriate to the organizations risk profile.

Guides and directs the Internal Audit team on automation and developing data analytics to support the audit plan.

Advises the VP Audit Services on strategies to enhance and streamline departmental operations, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.

Oversees the creation and review of internal audit scopes and programs to ensure comprehensive coverage and effectiveness.

Acts a thought leader in advancing Compeer's risk management and internal control practices, promoting continuous improvement across all risk disciplines within business operations and business technology.

Oversees and directs outsourced internal audit engagements conducted by third party vendors to ensure alignment with organizational goals and standards.

The skills and experience we prefer you have :

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or related field (Master's preferred).

Expert level experience relevant to internal auditing in financial services.

At least 5 years of relevant leadership experience in internal auditing in financial services.

Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and other relevant certifications preferred.

Expert knowledge of internal auditing standards and processes and controls.

Knowledge of financial reporting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.

Knowledge of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) matrix and system of internal controls.

Expert oral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences.

Expert skill in writing concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical reports to explain audit findings and recommendations.

Expert skill in utilizing a systematic approach to problem solving.

Advanced skill in planning and coordinating an internal audit plan, including methods to ensure timely completion.

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How we will take care of you :

Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual title and base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as : training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for variable compensation and other benefits.

Base Pay

146,000

222,400

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Salary : $146,000 - $222,400

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