Internal Audit Director

The Internal Audit Director is responsible for the development and operation of the internal audit function for CrossFirst. The Director will execute the annual internal audit plan as approved by the Audit Committee of the Board.  The audit plan will be based on an annual risk assessment performed by the Director across risk domains, lines of business, geographic markets, and operating units. The Director will consider internal and external resources to complete the audit plan.

• Apply professional auditing principles and practices (Institute of Internal Auditor’s International (IIA) Professional Practice Framework) to the development and leading of the department.
• Ensure a focus on the IIA mission to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.
• Perform the risk assessment activity and identify audit subjects for incorporation into the overall annual audit plan and maintain a pipeline of potential future engagements.
• Own all phases of the planning, execution, and reporting of audit project engagements including:
  • Partnering with the business to schedule reviews.
  • Performing the audit risk assessment and developing the work program and project timeline.
  • Analyzing data and evidence against requirements and performing analyses to determine if controls are operating effectively, in particular to support FDICIA and Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
  • Communicating audit progress to senior leadership throughout the audit and serving as the primary audit contact.
  • Reporting the results of audits to key stakeholders and Executive Management.
  • Partnering with management to drive remediation plans balancing risk mitigation with pragmatic processes. Monitor implementation of remediation activities.
  • Completing projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Engage, monitor and control third party audits to supplement internal audit capabilities and resources.
• Prepare quarterly materials and present to the Audit Committee, including reporting on audit results, open issues and Audit’s resource effectiveness.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Company’s operating environment, technology, business operations, and financial materials to identify opportunities to mitigate risk and provide value add assurance services.
• Contribute thought leadership on risk, control, and compliance throughout the organization.
• Provide consultative support to business partners to identify opportunities for control improvements with the objective of mitigating risk and improving compliance and operational performance.
• Proactively identify opportunities for audit process automation and continuous auditing through use of analytics, robotic process automation, and other tools. Leverage technology and data to optimize and maximize the effectiveness of the internal audit process and engagements.
• Demonstrate integrity, competence, due professional care in all activities and manage work with a focus on maintaining independence and objectivity.
• In conjunction with management and external auditors, ensure proper controls review for Sarbanes-Oxley and other requirements for a strong controls environment.
• Model our corporate values of Character, Competence, Commitment and Connection.
• Develop and implement processes to manage the activities and operations of the Internal Audit department.
• Motivate and lead a high performing team; attract, recruit and retain Internal Audit team members. 
• Manage and prepare for regulatory examinations and other regulatory information requests; promptly and thoroughly respond to any exam findings and recommendations.
• Provide strategic guidance on implementation and execution of team initiatives.
• Foster a success and results oriented environment that safeguards accountability.
• Mentor team members utilizing Strengths Based Leadership objectives.
• Supervise, motivate and coach team members as well as develop them in all areas of job responsibilities.
• Drive continual process improvement to streamline business processes, increase efficiencies and remove redundancies.
• Prioritize work flow and projects for self and team consistent with the Bank’s strategic and business plans.
• Monitor workflow and operational efficiency in order to recommend process improvements.
• Meet Internal Audit financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, and maintaining costs, tracking expenses, adjusting where appropriate, and promoting fiscal responsibility.
• Develop and maintain written policies and procedures.
• Prepare management reports as requested.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all business units.
• Clearly communicate performance expectations to team members and address any deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Interact with internal and external clients while providing extraordinary service.
• Develop and maintain trusted, positive relationships with employees, clients and vendors. 
• Represent the Bank and Internal Audit team in a highly professional manner.
• Complete job assignments in a professional, timely and efficient manner; organize and prioritize work.
• Maintain confidentiality; adhere to CrossFirst Bank policies and procedures; comply with laws, regulations and industry best practices.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.

• Eight years’ experience in financial institution audit, public accounting firm, regulatory agency, or a combination thereof.
• Three years’ experience leading a team or department.
• Experience in oral and written communications, including preparing reports and making presentations, to executive management or the Board.
• Advanced knowledge of internal control identification, evaluation and testing concepts under Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO 2013
• Advanced knowledge of financial accounting and reporting concepts, controls over financial reporting, accounting department operations and general ledger systems, especially within the financial institutions or financial services industries
• Working knowledge or experience with banking-specific categories including consumer compliance, Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering, bank operations.
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience developing and managing internal audit at a federally regulated bank with more than $10B in assets.
• Experience as a hybrid manager in IT Audit, Financial Audit and Operational Audit.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Audit related certification (e.g., CPA and/or CIA, CFE, CRCM, CFSA)

CrossFirst Bank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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