SEARCH Group Partners, Inc.

VP, Internal Audit

SEARCH Group Partners, a premier recruiting firm, is seeking experienced VP Internal Audit for one of our clients located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position is 100% in office.

This position leads the internal audit function and sets the overall strategy of the Internal Audit Team and the execution of the annual internal audit plan. They will also develop strategies and tactics to validate reliability of controls through Three Lines Governance Model.

Here are a few things you'll likely find yourself doing in this role...
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive framework to rank/prioritize audit focus areas, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, external regulatory bodies and the Three Lines Governance model.
  • Proactively support, enhance, and build a culture that embraces change management and can evolve risk management and internal controls.
  • Directs the successful execution of the audit process including the planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing, and reporting of the work of the audit team.
  • Provides advanced expertise in auditing standards/requirements, and performance criteria; ensure a complete understanding of all aspects of each audit engagement.
  • Supports and coordinates with the Risk Management Teams in the review and evaluation of risks and controls.
  • Develops strong working relationships with key stakeholders by regular communicating and addressing challenges with senior leadership to determine appropriate actions and encourage collaboration across departments.
  • Remains aware of changes and updates to IIA Standards and Guidance and regularly develops action plans to accommodate these changes.
  • Reviews or oversees review of work papers prepared by Internal Audit Team for adherence to internal procedures and IIA Standards and provides appropriate feedback, as necessary.
  • Reviews and approves engagement-level audit risk assessments, engagement-level audit plans and engagement audit final and follow-up reports.

Here's what you need to have...
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, statistics, or a related field or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of internal audit experience or other related fields, preferably in the financial services sector.
  • 8+ years of leadership experience overseeing audit team with oversight/responsibility of but not limited to credit, lending, IT, and risk audits. Ability to recruit, engage and coach employee performance.
  • CIA, CPA, CFSA, CISA, CRMA, or other comparable auditing certification required
  • Understanding of IIA standards, including IPPF, GTAG, and other practice guidance.
  • Experience and deep understanding of Three Lines Governance Model.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with NCUA, ONEs, other mid-market governing bodies.
About SEARCH Group Partners:
SGP provides professional talent acquisition and consulting services. The services we offer include temporary, temporary-to-hire, permanent placement, executive search, consulting, interim management transitions, on-site solutions, outsourcing, talent development and human resources. SGP believes in and understands the importance of investing time into both our clients and candidates. We know what it takes to forge successful, professional, long-lasting relationships and partnerships. We represent an exclusive network of professionals and take the time to get to know every one of our clients and candidates personally.


At SEARCH Group Partners, we celebrate and support diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer. In order to comply with federal regulations, we maintain records of the race and gender of applicants. For this reason and this reason only, we ask that you indicate your gender, race and ethnicity. If you do choose to answer these questions, this information will not affect your being considered for employment opportunities for which you are qualified.
 
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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