The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, executing and reporting on operations, financial and regulatory and compliance related audits/reviews. Also provides advice on internal control to management, including responding to questions on risk management techniques.

Title: Internal Audit Manager

FLSA: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Planning, execution, and reporting of results of assigned individual financial, compliance, information technology, office or process audits.
• Internal audit testing and documentation
• Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
• Supervise, review audit work papers, manage, draft and review audit reports and ensure timeliness of work performed.
• Planning, execution and reporting results associated with the evaluation of the company's compliance with its FDICIA/SOX internal control program.
• FDICIA/SOX testing and documentation through performance
• Coordinate reporting, tracking, and resolution of internal and outsourced audit findings
• Assist the SVP Director of Internal Audit in the annual Internal Audit Risk Assessment and assist in the preparation of the quarterly Audit Committee reports and managing the Audit Committee portal
• Develop departmental procedures and manage ongoing changes including training staff
• Administer audit software and HUB including setting up users, training end users, provide technical guidance and produce quality reports as needed
• Ensure that the Director of Internal Audit is adequately informed of audit progress and potential significant issues in a timely manner
• Prioritize daily responsibilities and prepare routine status reports as needed
• Perform special projects at the request of management
• Assist with examination activities and interface with external auditors as needed
• Ensure adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignment; proactively seeks relevant education and training opportunities
• Responsible for auditing and evaluating compliance with internal controls for FDICIA/SOX purposes
• Responsible for performing testing and working paper documentation as well as supervision of departmental staff
• This position supervises and directs the activities of the audit staff when assigned to an audit engagement.

About you

These specifications are guidelines based on the minimum experience required to perform the essential functions of the job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines:

• Bachelor's Degree; preferably in accounting or finance or related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge skills and ability to perform the job duties.
• 7 years in financial services industry with audit experience required
• Conducting process audits to identify audit opportunities for efficiencies and control weaknesses
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance is a plus
• Strong written communication skills
• Internal audit skills
• Process audit skills

• Excellent knowledge of banking/financial business operations and risk based auditing.
• Excellent understanding of the IIA and ability to fully comply with those standards.
• Be adaptable and able to meet deadlines on assignments, manage multiple demands and work with all staff levels, up to an including the CEO.
• Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem solving and timely problem escalation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the overall concept.

Licenses/Certifications: CIA or CPA is preferred

Stellar Benefits:

We believe that empowering people goes far beyond the workplace. That's why we've designed our benefits to help foster your health and prosperity, so you can best support yourself, your loved ones and your communities

• Health Care Coverage, no waiting period
• Dental/Vision
• STD/LTD
• Annual Performance Bonus Eligible
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Volunteer days
• Tuition Assistance
• And More

What it Means to Be Stellar:

Stellar Bank came to be in 2023, when Allegiance Bank and Community Bank of Texas joined forces. What emerged was a financial institution like no other. Stellar bankers set the standard for responsive, relationship-based community banking. We have the resources, dedication and personal focus to out-bank the big banks and out-service the small banks. Our customers see us as a vital part of the team. We are their financial experts who go above and beyond to help them form a plan and get it done

Join Stellar Bank and, yes, you'll be providing outstanding banking. But you'll be achieving something much greater. At Stellar, we empower people to thrive. This is our purpose. This would be your purpose. Here you'd be part of a supportive culture where relationships bond, individuals grow, communities prosper and careers flourish. You can make a difference at Stellar - for yourself and for everyone around you.

Stellar Bank does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations and ordinances.