Manager

• Lead or assist in leading our financial institution's internal audit services in the state of Tennessee, including Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville, and surrounding areas
• Planning, facilitating, and directing annual risk assessments and creating annual internal audit plans
• Providing leadership to project teams in the development of audit work plans, execution of audit fieldwork, and drafting of audit reports and holding them accountable throughout the audit life cycle
• Serving as a subject matter resource for internal controls and processes identification, documentation, testing, evaluation, and reporting
• Maintaining strong relationships with adjacent consulting groups
• Reviewing project teams' work to ensure consistency and quality of final deliverables, as well as compliance with client processes and requirements
• Tracking management responses and action plans in response to internal audit findings
• Developing and presenting communications to client management, senior leadership, audit committees, and the board of directors
• Managing engagement economics, including preparing engagement budgets, billing clients, evaluating realization, and monitoring accounts receivable
• Identifying opportunities for enhanced continuous auditing and monitoring and implementing them accordingly via collaboration with the data analytics team
• Attracting and retaining talent within the internal audit function
• Contributing as part of the project team on a specific audit
• Performing inquiries and walkthroughs to properly plan and scope the audit procedures
• Identifying the staffing required to complete the project, preparing and managing the project budget and timeline, and managing the proper execution of audit fieldwork through delegation of work to staff and senior consultants
• Interviewing client personnel to understand and document business processes, risks, and controls in narratives and flowcharts
• Conducting business process reviews to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and assess the efficiency of operations
• Assessing for compliance with policies, regulations, and contract provisions and providing recommendations to minimize deficiencies
• Coordinating and reviewing remediation efforts with client management
• Act as a key relationship manager with financial institution executives and board representatives.

• Proficiency in gathering, evaluating, and analyzing relevant information to structure verbal and written communication in a logical and coherent order
• Proven project management skills
• The aptitude to work independently and efficiently
• The ability to see risk and seek help as part of our unmatched client service standards
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Should be considered a problem solver and analytical thinker.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines
• Ability to travel

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited university
• 5 years or more of relevant experience in public accounting, outsourced internal audit, or an internal audit or risk management role
• 2 or more recent years of experience in the financial institutions industry, either as an employee, financial institutions auditor, consultant in a public accounting firm, or regulatory examiner
• Exceptional knowledge of internal control concepts, IIA internal auditing standards, COSO, FDICA/SOX, IT general controls, etc.

• Relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, and/or CISA
• Experienced professionals in the financial services industry
• Understanding regulatory and GAAP requirements and standards in the financial services industry
• Experience with Caseware or other audit workpaper software
• Knowledge of federal banking regulations

At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With a global presence and diversified service offerings, we provide our FORVIS team members with an abundance of career paths to choose from. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where the backgrounds and talents of all our people are valued. We view our people as our most important asset and invest in them by providing competitive total rewards, professional development, and rewarding career opportunities.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services. Created by the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP (DHG), FORVIS is driven by the commitment to use our forward vision to deliver Unmatched Client Experiences™. Ranked among the top 10 public accounting firms in the country, FORVIS has 5,500 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states as well as across the globe. FORVIS is built upon the strong legacies of BKD and DHG, which are reflected in a name that comprises partner initials and represents our unique focus on preparing our clients for what is next. Visit forvis.com for additional information.

FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

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• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
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