Internal Audit Manager

Credit Union of Colorado • Denver, CO

7d • $101,200 - $126,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Internal Audit Function and ensures effective execution of the Credit Union’s audit plan. The role translates strategic direction established by the Director of Internal Audit into operational execution by managing audit activities, guiding team performance, and ensuring high-quality, risk-based audit delivery. As a department leader, the manager coaches and develops audit staff, promotes consistent audit methodologies, and supports continuous improvement of audit processes, tools, and capabilities. The position helps strengthen internal controls and risk management while delivering insights that support organizational objectives.

The manager leads the annual audit plan and end-to-end audit lifecycle, manages resources and priorities, and ensures engagements meet professional, internal, and regulatory standards. The role communicates with business unit management, supports reporting to the Supervisory Committee, and monitors remediation of audit findings. It also supports talent development, workforce planning, audit technology and analytics, process improvement, regulatory awareness, external audit and examiner coordination, fraud investigations, special investigations, and Enterprise Risk Management activities. The position reports to the Director of Internal Audit, as indicated by the stated alignment with that director’s strategic direction and support responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, plus five years of auditing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a financial institution environment is included in the stated education-and-experience qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Credit Union operations, internal controls, risk management practices, and audit methodologies, including risk-based auditing and the Institute of Internal Auditors framework.
• Ability to lead and develop teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Experience using audit tools, data analytics, and standard office software.
• Valid driver’s license required for travel.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Industry certification such as CIA, CISA, CFE, or CPA.

Responsibilities

• Execute and deliver the annual audit plan in a timely, efficient, and risk-based manner.
• Lead, coach, and manage the performance of audit staff, including the Supervisor, Senior Auditors, and Auditors.
• Oversee audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, ensuring quality and adherence to methodologies and professional standards.
• Monitor audit progress, resource allocation, and competing priorities.
• Ensure audit engagements meet established standards, regulatory expectations, and internal methodologies, including appropriate review and approval before Director review.
• Serve as a primary contact for business unit management on audit activities, findings, and recommendations.
• Communicate audit results with well-defined, supported findings and actionable recommendations.
• Monitor timely resolution of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Support Supervisory Committee communications by preparing risk-focused reporting on audit results, emerging risks, and trends, and contribute to improving reporting.
• Identify and escalate emerging risks, delays, issues, and significant control concerns affecting audit-plan delivery.
• Promote risk-based auditing principles and applicable professional standards, including the Institute of Internal Auditors framework.
• Develop audit staff through training, mentorship, and ongoing feedback.
• Participate in workforce planning, resource allocation, capacity management, and hiring support.
• Promote and support audit technology, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency, coverage, and resource management.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to enhance audit tools, reporting, and effectiveness.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities through audit insights, systemic issues, and root-cause trends, and collaborate with stakeholders on improvements.
• Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, auditing practices, and industry trends and incorporate relevant considerations into audit execution and planning.
• Ensure audits align with the Credit Union’s risk profile, objectives, internal policies, and regulatory requirements, including federal and state regulations, BSA, and OFAC.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory examiners as needed, in collaboration with the Director of Internal Audit.
• Support review and enhancement of audit policies and procedures.
• Support fraud investigations with Risk Management and/or the People Team, including reporting and coordination with appropriate authorities, insurance providers, and management.
• Support special investigations or audits as directed by the Director of Internal Audit, Supervisory Committee, Board of Directors, or Senior Management.
• Support the Director in Enterprise Risk Management activities, including risk assessments, reporting, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Assist Credit Union personnel and management as required.
• Maintain the Credit Union’s professional reputation and appropriate security and confidentiality.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay-for-performance compensation program including bonuses for all employees.
• Competitive benefits package; details are available on the company careers website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager