Director, ICFR Operations

What is the opportunity?
As the Director, ICFR Operations, you will lead and manage a team of audit professionals testing the Bank’s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) which includes controls relevant to Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA). The candidate will be responsible for ensuring all business and IT dependent controls are effectively tested for design, operating effectiveness, and sustainability to comply with the standards, thereby supporting the Bank’s financial reporting objectives.

The candidate brings a grasp of audit procedures, risk management, and internal controls, along with strong leadership and communication skills. They will also advocate for collaboration and accountability across internal and external stakeholders and be a positive influence on an engaged workforce that is committed, effective, and adaptable. Finally, the candidate will identify and drive change to ensure the ICFR testing is efficient and effective.

What will you do?

Provide independent testing assurance of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) on behalf of management.

Lead and manage a large team of internal/external audit professionals in the development and execution of the annual ICFR testing program, focusing on both business controls and IT application controls and risks.

Implement and execute an innovation‑led strategy to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the ICFR testing program.

Collaborate with senior management on risk and control issues and provide practical recommendations to ensure risks are appropriately managed.

Maintain relationships with external auditors, business units and senior management to ensure effective and relevant testing strategies and timely communication of critical issues.

Build strong relationships with business partners to act as a trusted advisor, achieve business goals while managing risk, and foster an understanding of risk and controls beyond a compliance view.

Lead by example, foster a team of innovative thinkers and change‑management agents through open communication, positive, timely feedback, and training. Develop people by encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their contributions.

Drive key change‑management activities on innovative programs, including analyzing and recommending appropriate enhancements while working with business partners to implement change; collaboration with internal/external stakeholders on program management is essential.

What do you need to succeed?
Must‑have

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experienced coach, team captain, and/or mentor in a personal or work environment. Ability to lead a team and create an inclusive environment with internal and external business partners.

Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project‑management skills. Strong leadership and team‑management abilities, including communication.

Understanding of core technology (applications), IT control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL), core auditing standards and procedures (IIA), COSO framework, and other risk‑management practices, as evidenced by external courses or professional certifications.

Nice‑to‑have

Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CFE) is a plus.

Experience in a financial institution or technology company, dealing with multiple business platforms, processes, geographies, and legal entities.

Knowledge of SOX, FDICIA requirements and compliance, evidenced by experience working within a testing execution or ICFR reporting team.

What is in it for you?

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation.

Leadership support through coaching and management opportunities.

Dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team environment.

Opportunities to take on challenging work.

Flexible work/life balance options.

Job Skills
Adaptability, Auditing, Detail‑Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long‑Term Planning, Multi‑Level Communication, Organizational Savvy and Politics,…