Director of Internal Audit in Hamilton, New Jersey at FIRST BANK

Our goal is to hire and retain talented people with engaging personalities and exceptional work ethics. We believe in recognizing and rewarding employees who consistently perform at a high level.

We offer competitive salaries based upon experience and a comprehensive benefits package upon satisfying eligibility conditions, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, and the Bank's 401k Plan.

This is a remote position with the expectation of reporting to the office for meetings and special projects.

Position Summary: Responsible for managing the Bank's internal audit program and ensuring the Bank operates with a sound internal control environment that complies with the regulations of Section 36 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDICIA) and the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) act.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Manage the Bank's internal control program which includes directing the Bank's outsourced internal auditors;

· Perform certain internal audits and prepare audit reports;

· Write and update internal control narratives and internal control testing plans;

· Perform SOX/FDICIA testing as required;

· Maintain all internal control testing results and support;

· Assist in remediation of control test errors, internal audit report findings, and regulatory issues;

· Prepare and present at least quarterly to the Bank's audit committee on the status of audit related activities, initiatives or action items resulting from audits or examination findings;

· Assist in independent reviews of regulatory filings (i.e.: Call Reports, 10Qs, 10Ks);

· Assist in researching and concluding on complex accounting matters

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management or related degree
• Preferred Certified Public Accounting or Certified Internal Auditor designation
• 5-7 years audit experience with proven ability to proactively collaborate with colleagues and management
• Experience working in or with a Community Bank and with regulatory agencies, including FDIC and State regulators
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical audit skills. Should be able to work effectively with others at all levels across the organization and provide authoritative guidance to management and staff within the organization
• Strong working knowledge of the audit risks associated with a banking institution as well as experience building effective internal control programs
• Experience reading and interpreting regulations, laws, and statutes. Strong research skills required

First Bank is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F-Disabled-Veteran and LGBTQ+ can apply to our company for employment opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Internal audits: 5 years (Preferred)
• Banking: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)
• Certified Internal Auditor (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton Township, NJ 08690