AVP, Audit Manager - Finance & Platforms

Synchrony•Town of Draper, WI

8d•$75,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The AVP, Audit Manager – Finance and Platforms plays an integral role in safeguarding Synchrony’s ongoing success and financial health. This position will support the Senior Manager of Treasury and Capital Internal Audit with the planning and execution of risk assessment, auditing, and continuous monitoring activities to provide an independent and objective assessment of the risk management and governance practices in the Treasury, Capital Management, and Stress Testing processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or equivalent related field
In lieu of a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 7 years’ experience in audit, financial services, or a related field
Currently holds, or is actively pursuing CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional designation/association
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5+ years combined internal audit, public accounting, regulatory (e.g., FRB, OCC, FDIC, etc.) or relevant banking industry experience
Knowledge and experience of US GAAP, SEC, and SOX reporting requirements and processes
Demonstrate verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives, business risk, processes, and controls

Responsibilities

Conduct and document detailed process walkthroughs with management, including the identification of process risks and controls
Document clear audit work papers that succinctly articulate purpose, scope, procedures and conclusions of test work performed
Identify control gaps or control deficiencies and assess the impact to the business
Ensure effective and efficient execution of audits in conformance with professional and departmental standards, budgets, and timelines
Ensure timely, complete, and accurate validation of assigned audit issues. Assist in preparing high-quality audit deliverables including planning memoranda, audit programs, working papers, drafts of audit issues and audit reports
Maintain high awareness of economic, regulatory, and business risks and issues. Act to assure that needed adjustments to risk assessments, audit plans, and audit programs
Proactively develop working relationship with key stakeholders
Research relevant banking, regulation, reporting, and operational topics
Present audit results to various levels of Internal Audit leadership, as well as the business organization
Develop and maintain understanding of current and emerging risks within assigned subject areas
For assigned subject areas, act as a subject matter advisor and technical resource for the team
Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development
Adhere to professional standards and the audit departments methodology and policies
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned