Head of Internal Audit

Why should you join our team?

American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.

Benefits offered by American AgCredit:

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
• Family friendly work environment
• Investment in employee development
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Outstanding 401k - automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 26 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance

Position will be posted until filled.

BASIC FUNCTION:

American AgCredit's internal audit function is focused on delivering top-quality advisory and assurance services to the organization's Audit Committee and Executive Team. We are seeking an experienced leader who will bring expertise, credentials, and thrives when operating within a collaborative, agile environment. When it comes to recommendations this leader should be known to deliver value-add for their customer and have the ability to quickly and seamlessly build trust.

This leader will set and drive standards that deliver high value, independent and proactive insights, and a focus on innovating with technology. From a leadership perspective we are seeking a seasoned people leader who creates a dynamic and challenging atmosphere for both personal growth and professional opportunity. The Head of Internal Audit builds a culture and develops a team of risk identifiers, challengers, influencers, and transformational leaders who drive impactful work for the enterprise.

As a member of the Audit team, the Head of Internal Audit will focus on developing and leading the strategic approach for designing and executing a risk-based audit plan to ensure the quality of risk management is effective across all lines of business. This includes providing input into the development of the ongoing audit plan and ensuring the team maintains a comprehensive understanding of the association's risk profile .

We are a proud member of the Farm Credit System, created more than 100 years ago with the sole purpose of serving the financial needs of farmers and ranchers. We are truly "built for agriculture." We provide loans and other financial services to agricultural and rural customers throughout California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, and Oklahoma, as well as to capital markets customers in all 50 states. Join our team where you have the flexibility to work fully remote, traveling quarterly and when business needs require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Frequent Board of Director interaction, supporting the Chief Audit Executive as part of the Audit Leadership Team.
• Shares responsibility as part of the Audit Leadership Team alongside the Chief Audit Executive in directing the third line of defense in reviewing the Association's operational management (first line of defense) and business enabling functions of compliance and risk management (second line of defense) to provide independent challenge, audit of key controls, and assurance that internal controls are sound and working effectively.
• Directs the review and helps appraise the soundness, adequacy, effectiveness, and proper application of credit, accounting, financial, and other operating controls; helps determine the extent of compliance with these controls and other established policies, plans, and procedures.
• Lead and execute operational related audits including the direct supervision of audit staff on related audit engagements.
• Proactively monitor the assigned audits for changing risks and needed updates.
• Lead continuous monitoring activities and updates to risk assessments, audits, and audit plan.
• Direct business unit and project audits across assigned portfolios.
• Review engagement planning documentation and audit programs to ensure adequate coverage of risk and sufficient rationale for audit scope.
• Oversee, coach and train the audit team on their work assignments. Provide timely feedback, on-the-job training and coaching to audit staff and direct reports with a focus on accuracy and timely completion.
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with key business and audit partners. Leverage specialized knowledge and skills, providing senior leadership with insight into their area of subject-matter focus.
• Effectively represent internal audit at senior leadership group meetings, internal forums, and to external organizations.
• Serves as a liaison with the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) and CoBank; establishes an appropriate level of involvement and leadership within the Farm Credit System.
• Provide subject matter expertise to audit partners and ensure comprehensive audit coverage of owned risk domains.
• Assess relevance of audit findings, potential exposures, materiality, improving or deteriorating trends, and demonstrate awareness of big picture issues. Interpret business priorities, anticipate issues and obstacles, and apply to scope of role.
• Deliver appropriate, succinct and organized information, tailoring communication style to audience. Effectively review and compile relevant, material findings and recommendations into readable and concise audit reports. Communicate complex results and implications, incorporating different perspectives into deliverables.
• Manage timely and quality delivery of multiple tasks, including audits, projects, special assignments, and administrative activities. Self-prioritize and independently complete multiple tasks across the team and department. Demonstrate the ability to successfully meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and seeks to understand the business and its control environment.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, and internal control practices.

LEVELS OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

Reports to the Chief Audit Executive and leads a team of internal auditor(s) and managers.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experienced people manager
• 10 years of experience in auditing, risk management or a combination
• 8 years of experience in banking or financial services
• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and work in a typical office setting. Employee will be sitting for extended periods of time and accomplishing work at a desk and work at a computer for an extended period. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a team. Ability to talk and hear, sit and use their hands and fingers, and reach in all directions is essential in performance of the job. Some lifting and moving of items up to 25 pounds required. Work during established business hours and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Travel required.

PAY RANGE:

This range is reflective of the national salary average for this position and will be adjusted using geographic variance for physical location of the hired candidate. American AgCredit may compensate outside of the salary range for bona fide reasons not related to membership in a protected class.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

American AgCredit provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. American AgCredit prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.

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