Manager of Internal Audit

Posted about 12 hours ago Apply by October 15, 2025
Chancellor Drive
Full-Time
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Summary

The Manager of Internal Audit is responsible for leading and executing the internal audit function for Veridian Credit Union. This role ensures the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks across all business lines. The Manager oversees audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting. The position also serves as a trusted advisor to Veridian Credit Union (VCU) executive leadership and the Audit and Risk Committee.

Essential Functions

  • Develop and execute the annual risk- based internal audit plan in alignment with strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across all VCU functions.
  • Lead, perform, and document audits in areas including lending, deposits, finance/treasury, IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and other operational activities.
  • Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards (Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), National Credit Union Association (NCUA)/Iowa Division of Credit Unions (IDCU).
  • Prepare and present audit reports, findings, and recommendations to executive management and the Audit and Risk Committee.
  • Track remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution of internal and external audit and exam findings and regulatory issues and present written reports to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and the Audit and Risk Committee.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, NCUA, IDCU, and third-party consultants.
  • Ensure audit readiness and provide necessary documentation and analysis for external audits and NCUA, IDCU examination.
  • Maintain audit work papers to evidence the audit work performed and the material facts supporting the conclusions reported.
  • Attend Audit and Risk Committee meetings and report audit results.
  • Investigate and report any evidence of theft or fraud directly to the Chief Financial Officer and Audit Committee Chair. As part of internal audit procedure, monitors state and federal regulations.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop internal audit staff, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide on-going coaching to all team members that encourages personal, professional and career development. Clearly define expectations of all team members.
  • Interview and hire the most qualified applicant for position openings. Provide initial orientation and on-going support to team members on the mission, vision, values and leadership culture of the organization.
  • Plan and prepare for the future by being open minded, perceptive, and proactive. Make decisions that support the members, the department and the organization as a whole both financially and strategically.
  • Provide on-going coaching to all team members that encourages personal, professional and career development. Clearly define expectations of all team members.
  • Interview and hire the most qualified applicant for position openings. Provide initial orientation and on-going support to team members on the mission, vision, values and leadership culture of the organization.
  • Plan and prepare for the future by being open minded, perceptive, and proactive. Make decisions that support the members, the department and the organization as a whole both financially and strategically.

Key Attributes

  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Member service focus.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Positive attitude that supports a team environment.
  • Dependable and punctual; flexible during peak times.
  • High level of confidentiality.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Self-motivated; ability to work without close supervision.
  • Problem solving; analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
  • Occasionally lift and/or move items over 10 pounds.
  • Remain sedentary (seated) for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Travel

Extensive travel; valid driver’s license required.

Required Education And Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or closely related field.
  • 5+ years experience in auditing financial institutions or equivalent.
  • Fluent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Preferred Education And Experience

  • CPA or CIA designation.

Other Duties

Veridian Credit Union is a PCI compliant financial institution to ensure the security of member information. As such, all employees are expected to ensure security measures are in place and adhered to regarding PCI and other highly secure data compliance requirements.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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