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Senior Internal Auditor

Community Financial System, Inc.
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026 CLOSED ON 8/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Internal Auditor position at Community Financial System, Inc.?

Overview

At Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI), we are dedicated to providing our customers with friendly, personalized, high-quality financial services and products. Our retail division, Community Bank, N.A., operates more than 200 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Beyond retail banking, we also offer commercial banking, wealth management, investment management, insurance and risk management, and benefit plan administration.

Just as our employees are committed to helping our customers manage their finances, we're committed to our employees. After all, they make it happen for our customers every day.

To ensure our people can enjoy long and successful careers here at CFSI, we offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and professional development and advancement opportunities. As an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer, we celebrate and support a diverse workplace for the benefit of all: our employees, customers and communities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing and/or leading operational, financial, and compliance audits in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF); achieving goals as established by the Internal Audit Plan; complying with departmental policies, procedures, and standards; communicating with appropriate personnel and clients; and maintaining suitable documentation of work performed. Work independently and collaboratively providing objective assurance on the effectiveness of the organizations business processes. Provide consultative recommendations for improvements in effectiveness and efficiencies. In accordance with the Department's values, maintain professionalism, integrity and objectivity, ensuring strict code of ethics and corporate confidentiality.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • In coordination with audit management and staff, perform internal audits to determine compliance with internal policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, guidance, and Institute of Internal Audit standards.
  • Perform testwork and document results via accurate, detailed workpapers.
  • In charge audits as assigned by leading teams through successful planning and completion of quality work performed within budgeted time allocation.
  • Review internal controls, policies and procedures for effectiveness.
  • Assess complex activities to identify potential operational, financial or compliance risks.
  • Identify opportunities for use of data analytics.
  • Develop preliminary findings and recommendations to improve/enhance internal control environment.
  • Draft and present reports of audit conclusions, recommendations and action plans.
  • Perform follow up and review for implementation of action plans.
  • Research and review audit areas providing suggested revisions to audit programs.
  • Coordinate and assist with external auditors during financial statement, co-sourced, or outsourced audits.
  • Interact with company management and key personnel to build and maintain ongoing business relationships by utilizing strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Maintain proficient knowledge of, and demonstrate ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to this position, ensure ongoing adherence to policies, procedures, and internal controls, and meet all training requirements in a timely manner.
  • Perform special audits, projects or handle specific administrative tasks as assigned by Audit Management.
  • Strive to achieve individual and department goals as established.
  • Position requires 20-25% travel.

Qualifications

Education,Training and Requirements:

  • B.S. or B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required; CIA, CPA, CFRIS designation preferred
  • All applicants must be 18 years of age or olderSkills:
  • Detail oriented and able to manage m

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