VP Internal Audit

Coastal Community•Nanaimo, BC

44d•Remote

About The Position

We're a financial services co-operative with an expansive reach on Vancouver Island, the Gulf and Discovery islands and North Central BC. Joining us is your chance to work, and do good, locally. We are seeking a VP, Internal Audit to provide independent, objective assurance and strategic insight that strengthens governance, risk management, and internal controls across Coastal Community. If you bring deep internal audit expertise, strong executive judgment, and a passion for advancing effective governance in a cooperative financial services environment, we would love to hear from you. This opportunity offers the ability to work remotely from anywhere in British Columbia.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree or equivalent education is strongly preferred.
A professional designation such as CPA, CIA, or CISA is required.
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial services or a related regulated environment.
At least 6 years in a senior leadership or executive role, with demonstrated accountability to Boards or Board Committees.
Advanced understanding of credit union operations, governance, and cooperative principles.
Demonstrated success leading complex organizations, developing high‑performing teams, and providing independent executive‑level insight.
Deep expertise in internal audit, risk management, governance, and regulatory expectations within financial services.

Responsibilities

Providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Internal Audit function, aligned with Board and enterprise priorities.
Developing and maintaining the Internal Audit Charter, Audit Universe, and multi‑year, risk‑based Internal Audit Plans in consultation with executive leadership and the Audit & Finance Committee.
Leading execution of enterprise‑wide internal audits and ensuring adherence to Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Standards and Principles.
Providing independent, high‑quality reporting to the Audit & Finance Committee and Board on audit outcomes, key risks, and control effectiveness.
Overseeing co‑sourced and third-party audit partners to ensure quality, independence, and alignment with approved audit plans.
Identifying enterprise‑level control weaknesses and promoting sustainable, value‑added corrective actions.
Monitoring emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry best practices impacting the credit union.
Developing, managing, and monitoring the Internal Audit budget and reporting on performance and variances.
Tracking and reporting audit metrics and KPIs to the Board on a quarterly basis.
Representing Internal Audit on enterprise initiatives and committees in an advisory, non‑operational capacity.