Internal Audit Manager

Pay: $96,000.00 - $107,000.00 per year

Job description:

Internal Audit Manager

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Work Model: Hybrid / Work-From-Home Eligible

Location: Grand Blanc / Flint, MI Area

Pay Range: $102,000 - $116,000 / year

Job Overview

PrideStaff is seeking an experienced, strategic, and detail-oriented Internal Audit Manager on behalf of a premier regional financial institution in Mid-Michigan.

In this vital leadership role, you will evaluate and strengthen the organization’s internal controls, governance, and risk management frameworks. You will oversee the execution of risk-based audit plans, direct internal audit staff, partner with co-sourced audit vendors, and report key findings directly to Executive Leadership and the Audit Committee. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical auditing expertise, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to driving organizational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Audit Planning: Develop and execute an annual risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organizational strategic goals and regulatory standards.
• Audit Execution & Management: Lead, coordinate, and review comprehensive audits spanning financial reporting, internal controls, loan portfolios, member accounts, investments, and IT systems.
• Reporting & Leadership Presentation: Prepare clear, thorough audit reports highlighting risks and actionable recommendations; present findings and updates directly to the Audit Committee and Senior Management.
• Regulatory Compliance & Exams: Provide oversight and coordination for annual state and federal (NCUA) regulatory examinations, ensuring strict compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and industry laws.
• Team Leadership & Vendor Management: Supervise and mentor internal audit staff. Manage relationships with third-party co-sourcing partners and external audit firms.
• Control Evaluations & Investigations: Evaluate risk management frameworks, identify potential operational vulnerabilities, and assist with investigations into process breakdowns or internal control failures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Experience:
• 3+ years of audit experience within a financial services environment.
• 3 to 5 years of proven management or supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal financial institution regulations (NCUA experience strongly preferred).
• Certifications: Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor (CCUIA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office and specialized internal audit software solutions. Strong knowledge of statistical sampling, risk monitoring, and earnings/liquidity data analysis.
• Key Attributes: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high discretion with confidential information, and a balance of strategic vision with hands-on technical execution.

Why Apply?

This role offers a key seat at the table with senior leadership, offering high visibility, a collaborative team culture, hybrid work flexibility, and a competitive compensation and full benefits package.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience managing or executing internal audits within a bank or credit union environment, specifically involving NCUA or FDIC regulatory frameworks?
• Have you previously developed risk-based annual audit plans and presented findings directly to an Audit Committee or Board of Directors?
• Which active certifications do you currently hold (e.g., CPA, CIA, CCUIA), and how many years of direct management/supervisory experience do you have?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $96.00 - $107.00