Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Overview

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Navy Federal's Internal Audit team is in the midst of an exciting transformational journey to become a best-in-class Audit function! It is our vision to be a preferred advisor to the business by building and cultivating trust through the consistent execution of high-quality and risk-focused audit and advisory work. We’re focused on implementing efficient processes, maximizing our use of technology, integrating data analytics into everything we do, and investing in our biggest asset, our people. If this sounds like the type of team you’d like to be a part of, then we want to learn more about you!

Provides leadership and oversight of designated Internal Audit functions and audit teams responsible for planning and executing integrated operational audits across the credit union using a risk-based approach. Manages direction for assigned audit teams to achieve departmental and organizational goals, aligning audit priorities with business needs and emerging risks. Serves as an advisor on audit risk management, operational efficiency, policy development, and governance.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across business units, setting the stage for a collaborative audit process.

• Leverage knowledge of the risks of the business, as well as participation in the annual risk assessment process to propose audit engagements for potential inclusion in the Annual Work Program.

• Actively pursue opportunities within the Credit Union to partner with management on the implementation of strategic initiatives; providing advisory and testing support as the company’s 3rd Line of Defense.

• Manages and oversees complex, risk-based operational and integrated audits, ensuring alignment with business objectives, emerging risks, professional and internal standards

• Directs multiple concurrent audit engagements providing guidance on scoping, control testing, documentation, and execution quality

• Manages assigned audit areas and actively participates in enterprise and bottom-up risk assessments to inform audit priorities and the Annual Work Program

• Reviews and approves key audit deliverables including scopes, risk and control matrices, testing results, and auditing reports while ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness

• Coordinates audit teams in evaluating the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying issues, and developing risk-based recommendations for improvement

• Maintains awareness of applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and emerging risks to ensure audit coverage remains current and relevant

• Builds strong relationships with business leaders and serves as a liaison to committees and senior management; collaborates with stakeholders to drive effective remediation of audit findings

• Manages and develops audit teams through hiring, coaching, performance management, and promotes the adoption of data analytics and innovative audit approaches

• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or the equivalent combination of experience, education, and training

• Seven to ten years of relevant internal audit experience, including risk-based auditing and internal control evaluation

• Advanced knowledge of internal control concepts and practices and risk-based auditing techniques

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects within a dynamic environment

• Experience supervising and developing professional staff, including coaching and performance management

• Skilled in planning and coordinating audits, facilitating strategy and status meetings, and ensuring timely execution

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders across multiple levels

• Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to management and committees

• Demonstrated success in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships

• Solid critical and analytical thinking skills, including the ability to synthesize information and identify patterns or risks

• Proficiency in influencing and negotiating to achieve agreeable and positive outcomes

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity in all aspects of work

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred

• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CPA preferred

• Experience in internal audit within a financial services or credit union environment

• Working knowledge of Navy Federal’s products, services, programs, policies and procedures

• Working knowledge of Navy Federal’s functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives

Additional Information

Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location:

• 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

• 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526

• 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

About Us

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

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Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page ( of the Navy Federal Career Site.

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