Sr. Auditor

Summary: This position assists with various audit projects to successfully complete the Internal Audit Plan. The Senior Auditor performs all phases of an audit, including planning, execution, and reporting, and identifies opportunities to strengthen internal controls and mitigate risks. This role is also responsible for communicating identified issues with management and ensuring any issues are addressed promptly and effectively. This position reports to the VP, Audit Manager.

Salary Range: The salary range in CA for this role is $78,200 to $112,700 and represents the Company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. 

The Company also offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401 (k) match. Other rewards may include annual performance-based bonuses and wellness days. 

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a First Foundation Inc. position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an Employment Visa.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands and complies with the requirements of all laws and regulations applicable to the position.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with Bank policies, procedures, and regulations that govern job responsibilities and audit-specific policies and procedures. 
• Leads and/or assists with all phases of assigned audits, per the Audit Policy and Manual, including performing fieldwork for assigned audits independently and /or in conjunction with a Co-sourced Provider.
• Completes work papers that clearly describe the audit work performed, test results, and any noted control exceptions.
• Provides regular status updates on assigned audits to applicable management and the VP, Audit Manager. 
• Submits detailed audit reports, including the root cause information, to the VP, Audit Manager that provide recommendations to management for improvements in controls and efficiencies. 
• Performs follow-up on issues/recommendations/corrective action plans with management and performs validation, and transactional testing, where applicable, to confirm action plans have been effectively implemented.
• Prioritizes daily responsibilities and prepares routine project status reports, as requested.
• Maintains audit independence and objectivity in all assignments and adheres to the internal auditing standards and all organizational and professional ethics standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three (3) years of previous internal audit experience within the financial services industry. 
• Audit certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, etc. is preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.           
• Strong proficiency with basic PC applications (MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Effective analytical and organizational skills.

Other Requirements:

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Minimum travel, as needed/requested.

**This position is a remote opportunity in the State of California

Candidates who live outside of the state will not be considered for this role. We are committed to complying with all state-specific labor laws and regulations.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Travel may be required to and from offices and other various locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

First Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.