Heritage Financial Credit Union

Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Heritage Financial Credit Union

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Middletown • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and conduct internal audits of departments, processes, and controls with low to moderate complexity.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the credit union and its externally sourced internal audit service provider for high-complexity or high-resource engagements.
  • Review and evaluate audit reports and recommendations from vendors and internal findings for quality and completeness.
  • Monitor progress and resolution of all audit findings (external audit, internal audit, and examination) through ongoing tracking and follow-up activities.
  • Ensure accountability with due dates and resolutions and escalate concerns quickly if barriers with certain leaders are identified and not quickly remediated.
  • Review cash control procedures and monitor safeguarding of assets.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of the annual audit plan and risk-based audit assessment in close collaboration with the Supervisory Committee, Management and any outside audit firm.
  • Administer the Credit Union's current audit tracking system including updates, workflows, reporting, and quality assurance.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory and compliance examinations from federal and state agencies (e.g., NCUA, NY-DFS).
  • Stay informed of changes in the regulatory and financial service landscape and where appropriate, translate those changes into audit programs which assure the organization's compliance with such regulatory requirements.
  • Provide regular, clear, and comprehensive reports to the Supervisory Committee, including updates on audit activities, emerging risks, and audit resolution progress.
  • Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership to provide insights and recommendations that support business performance and control effectiveness.
  • Actively participate in Senior Leadership Team meetings, contributing thought leadership on governance, risk, and controls.
  • Serve as a peer coach and mentor across the organization, influencing and insisting on a culture of accountability, ethics, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or regulatory compliance, preferably within a financial institution or credit union.
  • CPA, CIA, CISA, and other relevant professional certifications strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) as issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB).
  • Experience applying IAASB standards within a financial institution or regulated industry.
  • An understanding of and adherence to the Auditors code of Ethics and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as developed by the Institute of Auditors.
  • Excellent knowledge of audit management and applicable regulations and good communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), auditing standards, and risk management practices.
  • Familiarity with credit union regulations, NCUA and state examinations, and emerging financial industry risks.
  • Experience with audit management software (e.g., K10 or similar platforms).
Benefits
  • Incentives and Merit Increases
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Federal Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/HSA
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Time to Volunteer
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
CPACIACISABachelor's in AccountingBachelor's in FinanceBachelor's in Business AdministrationInternational Standards on Auditing (ISA)Institute of Auditors StandardsAuditors code of Ethicsrisk management certifications