Manager - Audit (HYBRID)

At Sunrise Banks we are committed to a culture of trust and transparency that welcomes all.

POSITION SUMMARY - HYBRID ROLE/LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - ST. PAUL, MN

The position supports the Director of Internal Audit in managing the Audit Division of Sunrise Banks to provide the Audit Committee and senior management with independent assurance and advisory services designed to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management within Sunrise Banks.  The Audit Manager will monitor and assess the Bank’s risk and control environment and adjust the audit plan and work programs as needed. The Audit Manager is responsible for the audit review process prior to final approval of audit reports and is responsible for supervising, coaching, and leading the staff audit team. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and execute audit engagements.
• Review audit work programs prior to execution to ensure they reflect current risks and are updated to reflect any regulatory and procedural changes.
• Ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements, IIA Standards, company policies, and procedures.
• Manage audit work for audit staff, complete within the time constraints and provide timely, factual, and direct communication to the auditees.
• Provide supervision of all audit staff work assignments including audit work program and work paper review, development of audit findings through audit reporting and tracking outstanding audit issues.
• Assists Director of Internal Audit in completing annual audit risk assessment and revising the annual audit plan as necessary to ensure adequate internal audit coverage.
• Assists with bank and holding company regulatory and financial examinations as needed.
• Interact regularly with business line and risk management leaders, and external subject matter experts. Participating regularly, networking, and showing leadership within industry peer groups. Participate and present at executive and senior management committee meetings, as needed.
• Ensures monthly, quarterly, and special reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner as requested by the Director of Internal Audit, and Board Audit Committee.
• Performs other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for supervising, hiring, performance management, and development of staff auditors.

COMPETENCIES

• Alignment w/Sunrise Core Values
• Contributor Competencies
• Business Acumen
• Coaching
• Compliance Management
• Conflict Management
• Employee Development
• Leadership
• Planning/Delegation
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Resource Management
• Relationship Management

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school degree or GED required.
• College degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field or minimum five years related bank auditing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience required.
• Prior experience working with FDICIA compliance preferred.
• Audit-related certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CAMS, CFE) required.
• Strong skill set in the use of the following software applications: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Prior experience with Fiserv/ITI systems preferred.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with AI tools and maintains an open, curious approach to emerging technologies.