Senior Auditor
About The Position
Hilltop Holdings Inc. is seeking a Senior Auditor with a banking focus. The role organizes, plans, and conducts financial and operational internal audits and Sarbanes-Oxley testing. It develops and executes comprehensive audit programs that address operational and financial risks across corporate activities, primarily those related to PlainsCapital Bank. The position also prepares annual risk assessments and evaluates internal controls, operations, and administrative functions for efficiency and effectiveness. It reviews applicable federal regulations and internal policies and procedures, and assesses compliance in assigned audit areas. The position is based at the company's downtown Dallas work location at Republic Center, 325 N. St. Paul St., with a hybrid schedule. The employee must be able to commute to this location without relocation assistance and be eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Local travel of up to 10% is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in public accounting or internal audit.
- Ability to commute to the downtown Dallas work location without relocation assistance.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Willingness to meet department certification requirements and maintain certifications.
- Commitment to continuing professional education to maintain applicable certifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent PC skills, including word processing and spreadsheets, and ability to adapt to specialized risk-management and other programs used by HTH Internal Audit.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Financial services or banking industry experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); other certifications will be evaluated for applicability to anticipated job duties.
Responsibilities
- Perform all phases of assigned audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, in accordance with the HTH Internal Audit Manual.
- Obtain and analyze audit evidence to form an informed, objective, and independent opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the control and compliance systems under review.
- Discuss draft issue observations with key stakeholders and assess the appropriateness of management action plans before finalizing audit reports.
- Prepare, communicate, and distribute audit reports to management and senior executives.
- Monitor and review issue validation testing to support timely management follow-up on findings.
- Assist external auditors and regulators as requested to facilitate their examinations and audits.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and compliance efforts in specialized areas, including BSA/AML, Wealth Management/Trust, and NACHA.
- Review compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Seek and maintain professional certifications, meet department certification requirements, and complete continuing professional education to maintain certifications.
- Travel up to 10% locally.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
