Internal Auditor Manager

Celtic Bank is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Internal Auditor Manager to join the team. The Internal Auditor Manager will lead in the planning, completing, and reporting of internal audits covering the bank product and service offerings. The Internal Auditor Manager will evaluate processes and internal controls supporting continued adherence with operational procedures and financial protocols. Additionally, methods of maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements will be examined. During the course the work, root causes of identified issues will be developed so controls and/or processes can be effectively enhanced. The Internal Auditor Manager may also participate in consultative projects performed by the department and special assignments. In addition, the Internal Auditor Manager may also engage in reviewing team members' work for its adequacy and proper completion.

This position is a Hybrid role open to Internal auditors based in Utah or those out of state that are planning on relocating.

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Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead well-designed audit testing programs to assess potential credit, operational, regulatory, and/or financial risks faced by the bank.
• Effectively execute testing that provides a comprehensive evaluation and sound foundation supporting conclusions reached.
• Conduct appropriate audit procedures to verify internal controls are well designed and operating effectively, while identifying control gaps and opportunities for improvement, with limited supervision.
• Review audit work and coach other team members providing thought leadership.
• Assess risks within areas of bank operations, regulatory compliance, and credit activities.
• Clearly document test results and areas of concern in sufficient detail to inform on what actions are required.
• Complete work that complies with departmental procedures and objectives while adhering to accepted audit standards.
• Develop necessary corrective action plans collaboratively with business partners.
• Promptly prepare concise, objective, written reports with value-added observations and solutions for management and the Audit Committee.
• Track and monitor through closure measures taken within the business to address deficiencies noted during audits.
• Effectively review and challenge audit work to ensure adherence to stated objectives, procedures, and standards.
• Detail oriented and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with individuals being audited and across the organization through effective communications.
• Perform other audit, testing, and analytic duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other relevant field of study required. A graduate degree is helpful, but not essential.
• The ideal Internal Audit Manager will have at least 5-7 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or with a financial institution.
• Previous experience in extending commercial credit, portfolio management, regulatory compliance, or other relevant experience is desired.
• Experience with credit administration and related operational lending activities, as well as completing annual FDICIA/SOX testing programs.
• Sound knowledge of federal and state banking rules and regulations.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or CRCM are desired.
• A working knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditor standards, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAP), and the COSO framework.
• A self-motivated, results-oriented professional with experience and success working in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritize competing activities and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong technical skills with exposure to the common audit and analytic software platforms.
• An ability to effectively communicate clearly and explain more complex concepts and information in an understandable form.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and web-based applications.
• Possess a great attitude and professional disposition with both team members and business stakeholders, especially while handling deadlines, delays, and setbacks.

Benefits

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• HSA and FSA plans
• Holidays and paid time off requests
• Robust wellness program (we're talking catered meals three times a weeks, lunch and learns, and onsite gym.)

Headquartered in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, Celtic Bank was named a top SBA lender in the nation in 2024 Celtic Bank is a leading nationwide lender specializing in SBA 7(a), SBA 504, USDA B&I, express loans, asset-based loans, commercial real estate loans and commercial construction loans.

Celtic Bank is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws.

Physical and Other Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Stationary Work: The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle documents, and perform other office related duties. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Mobility: The employee in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Communicate: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear and will frequently communicate with others. Must be able to read, write and understand fluent English.
• Work Model: The employee in this position will work either a fully Onsite or Hybrid work model. All employees, regardless of location, may be required to travel to the Salt Lake City office for mandatory company meetings, events, or related occasions.
  • Utah-based employees: Hybrid work schedule available after initial training period in our Salt Lake City, Utah office – department and job requirements will determine eligibility.