About the position
This role is a hybrid position working 2-3 days out of Buffalo NY, Wilmington DE or Bridgeport CT. The Senior Audit Manager (SAM) will be responsible for managing and leading audits and coaching team members to deliver a quality product in line with department and industry standards and expectations. The SAM will oversee ongoing risk assessment, control identification, audit execution, and continuous auditing of their applicable audit portfolio. As a member of the Audit Senior Management Team, this leadership role assists in the development and support of the department's strategic vision including supporting continued enhancements to audit methodology, ongoing stakeholder engagement, talent management, and overall promotion of the Audit Department within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Support the department's risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan to determine audit coverage for designated lines of business.
- Independently manage all phases of the process, including continuous auditing and validation procedures, with minimal oversight from the Audit Director.
- Consult with business stakeholders regarding risk and control matters, proposing solutions to audit findings and offering recommendations for control enhancements.
- Manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient and effective manner with minimal oversight.
- Lead audit teams in incorporating the use of data analytics to drive decisions throughout all phases of the audit process.
- Proactively communicate with Audit Directors and line of business senior and executive management regarding the status of audits and potential issues identified.
- Coach, mentor, and oversee the work of junior audit team members, tailoring the approach based upon their skills and experience.
- Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field.
- 10 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 4 years supervisory/managerial experience.
- Related certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS or similar).
- Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
- Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking.
- Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views.
- Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to develop and coach others.
Nice-to-haves
- MBA or Master's degree in an appropriate field.
- Financial Services Industry experience preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $130,840.95 - $218,068.25 Annual (USD).
- Hybrid work environment.
