Lead Auditor

Who We Are

At SECU, we put our employees first, recognizing that their well-being and professional development are vital to our success. By fostering a supportive and empowering work environment, our employees are committed to helping members achieve long-term financial security. They are also inspired to give back to the communities we serve by volunteering and spreading kindness, which reflects our core values and who we are as an organization.

Every employee at SECU contributes to our members’ financial well-being, and we’ll always do what’s right for our members, employees, and communities.

Feel good about what you do. Belong to a place where you matter and can make a difference.

What You Will Do

The Lead Auditor serves as a project leader for moderately complex operational, financial, compliance, and technology-focused audits, ensuring reviews are completed within established timelines. This role partners with Internal Audit teams across affiliated credit unions to provide coverage of S3 CUSO operations, plans and executes audit programs, and conducts risk assessments to evaluate the significance of findings. The Lead Auditor assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, ensures compliance with company policies, industry standards, and applicable NCUA, state, and federal regulations, and prepares thorough workpapers to support audit conclusions. The role also collaborates with management to resolve audit issues, develops clear and actionable recommendations to strengthen the control environment, and participates in special reviews as directed.

The Lead Auditor adheres to regulations and organizational policies, maintaining awareness and knowledge required to perform the duties of the position, including all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act and related regulations, such as OFAC, and the USA Patriot Act, Fair Lending and Information Security.

A Day In Your Life Might Include

• Plans and perform audits of moderately complex business activities to evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls and to determine regulatory compliance and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• On more complex audits, develops and/or updates sections of the audit program assigned by the auditor-in-charge. Audit steps are to be adequately documented in the work papers to support the audit program, findings, recommendations, and conclusions and meet the professional and departmental standards.
• Completes assigned audits within scheduled deadlines as stated in the annual audit plan.
• Uses audit software and specialized audit tools for audit process documentation, data extractions and audit analysis. (i.e. TeamMate, IDEA, and QueryBuilder).
• Works with audit staff to develop new data extraction processes used to create reports needed for assigned audits.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities May Include

• Works with management, on a collaborative basis, during the audit to communicate and resolve audit issues.
• Documents unresolved issues and proposes effective/efficient recommendations; presents findings and recommendations to responsible operating management.
• Drafts report comments which are submitted to the auditor-in-charge for inclusion in the audit report.
• Performs follow-up reviews to determine if appropriate corrective action, as indicated by management in response to audit recommendations, was implemented and functioning as intended.
• Participates in special management directed reviews.
• Provides administrative support for Supervisory Committee reporting and meetings, as assigned.
• Stays informed of current related industry trends to include auditing, accounting/finance, information technology, fraud, regulatory compliance, etc. (i.e. attends continuing education training/seminars, online resources, etc.). Shares information with members of the Internal Audit department and management that may impact SECU operations and/or applying this knowledge to enhance the audit process.
  
  

Education Requirements

• B.S degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or a related business discipline.
• Attainment of, or actively pursuing, the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification(s) is required.
  
  

Experience Requirements

• 3 years of Audit experience preferred.
• Will consider accounting, regulatory compliance or financial related experience in a financial institution.
  
  

Business Acumen Requirements

• Ensure analytical and problem-solving skills are appropriately applied during assigned financial, operational, and information technology centric audit projects.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Proficient in use of audit software such as TeamMate and IDEA.
• Proficient in use of PC hardware and software, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage/support concurrent audit projects and audit activities.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  
  

Compensation Information: Offers will be commensurate with experience and education. Please Note: We typically hire at or below mid-point, which is $79,900.

• Salary: Min. $61,500 – Max. $98,300
  
  

Other Compensation Includes

• Annual corporate-wide incentives
  
  

We provide comprehensive benefits, with a focus on total well-being:

• Medical, vision, dental benefits
• 401k plan with company matching
• Generous sick, vacation and personal leave
• And more...2026 SECU Benefits Guide
  
  

SECU is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce where all individuals are valued and respected. We take pride in providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.