Internal Audit Manager

Why should you join our team?

American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.

Benefits offered by American AgCredit:

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
• Family friendly work environment
• Investment in employee development
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Outstanding 401k - automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 26 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance

Position will be posted until filled.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for managing and executing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations related to governance, risk management, and internal controls. This position operates under the direct supervision of the Head of Internal Audit with collaboration across all levels of the Internal Audit team. In this position, you will manage and perform operational audits to develop meaningful findings that help in communicating risk(s) to the business. This position requires the ability to use sound professional judgement to champion for positive change within the Association's environment. You must be able to understand or quickly grasp complex business processes and identify risks in multiple areas including, but not limited to, processes, regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, and technology.

Manage and perform independent and objective assessments of business processes, systems, and related controls with the goal of improving risk management, operations, security, compliance, and the overall governance and internal control system.

Lead and participate in all phases of the audit cycle including annual and engagement-level risk assessment, planning, scoping, execution, report writing, and exception follow-up based on identified risks. Partner with various business functions and key stakeholders across the Association and gain valuable exposure to many departments, processes, and systems within our business.

• Develop and execute project scopes for assurance and consulting engagements to add value through insights and forward-looking communication in support of management's strategic objectives.
• Assist in the development of a continuous, comprehensive risk-based audit plan and presentation of significant changes for consideration by the Audit Committee.
• Assist in the management of projects and audit resources to ensure objectives are met, adequate coverage is achieved, conclusions are supported, and clear and concise reports are provided.
• Provide input in the establishment and maintenance of department policies and procedures and in evaluating the knowledge and skills of audit resources for planned audit activities.
• Prepare workpapers and review the quality of workpapers prepared by other auditors according to established department guidelines and industry standards.
• Manage and perform financial, operational, and regulatory audits in accordance with established department and professional audit standards, including Capital, Financial, Model and Liquidity Risk related testing.
• Present findings or other relevant information to senior management and/or the Audit Committee.
• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with company staff and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You should be comfortable interacting with key leaders and colleagues in various business areas to understand objectives, processes, risks, and related controls. You should have the ability to learn governance, financial, business, and operational concepts quickly and communicate relevant observations clearly and concisely. You should be able to prioritize findings and recommendations and facilitate multiple stakeholders to agree on appropriate solutions and verify that risks are mitigated appropriately.

You must be comfortable performing as an individual contributor, teammate, and as a coach to train less experienced auditors. You must be an excellent writer who can succinctly communicate risk concepts in business terms. You must be a strong project manager who can conduct, lead, or manage audits from beginning to end, often managing multiple projects or priorities at once. Up to 10% travel may be required.

• Resourceful and strategic
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable with navigating and leading through ambiguity
• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or applicable degree, and/or relevant comparable professional experience is required. Should maintain the required continuing professional education and development requirements.
• Ten to twelve years of directly related internal audit, risk management, regulatory, lending, or operations experience in a Farm Credit System institution or commercial bank is required.
• Ability to interact effectively with external auditors and regulatory agencies is required.
• Proficiency in using standard software and information technology to collect, organize, maintain, and disseminate information is required. Ability to use technology in new or complex situations.
• Should possess or demonstrate efforts toward obtaining professional certifications relevant to the internal auditing industry (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE, CRMA, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of internal audit governance, administration, and monitoring practices as well as portfolio management practices and internal controls is strongly preferred.
• Previous Risk management experience (risk assessments, control design, managing enterprise control frameworks, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to utilize data analytics to support and enhance internal audit functions and deliver insights into business operations and performance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and work in a typical office setting. Employee will be sitting for extended periods of time and accomplishing work at a desk and working at a computer for an extended period. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a team. Ability to talk and hear, sit, and use their hands and fingers, and reach in all directions is essential in the performance of the job. Some lifting and moving of items up to 25 pounds required. Work during established business hours and weekend and/or evening work. Some domestic travel will be required.

PAY RANGE:

This range is reflective of the national salary average for this position and will be adjusted using geographic variance for physical location of the hired candidate. American AgCredit may compensate outside of the salary range for bona fide reasons not related to membership in a protected class.

• Reflected is the national base pay range and title offered for this job at the current level.

• Compensation, title, and job level may be adjusted based on candidate qualifications including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location.

• Salary offered, within the applicable range, is one component of the total rewards package offered to candidates.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

American AgCredit provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. American AgCredit prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.

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