VP / Senior Manager – Internal Audit (Banking)

Location: Abilene, TX 5 days on site

Overview

We are seeking a VP / Senior Manager of Internal Audit to lead and execute internal audits across banking and corporate functions within a regulated financial institution. This role is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards, and providing risk-focused insights to Senior management.

The ideal consultant brings deep financial services audit experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to lead complex audits while partnering effectively with business and risk stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audits across Finance, Credit, Banking Products & Operations, Human Resources, and Trust/Asset Management functions.
• Design and maintain an internal audit program aligned with regulatory expectations, industry standards, and organizational risk.
• Develop audit plans, procedures, and testing strategies to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, regulatory gaps, and policy deviations; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports, including audit opinions, issue ratings, and management recommendations.
• Track audit issue remediation and validate corrective actions prior to closure.
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors and regulators, including coordinating requests, walkthroughs, and exams.
• Review and assess the quality of outsourced or co-sourced audit work, including workpaper reviews.
• Supervise and mentor audit team members to ensure high-quality, timely audit execution.
• Perform periodic risk assessments of assigned auditable entities and evaluate the appropriateness of the control environment.
• Apply data analytics and an integrated audit approach when feasible.
• Provide advisory support on key business initiatives and emerging risk areas.
• Partner with line-of-business leaders and risk teams to proactively address control, compliance, and governance issues.
• Exercise sound judgment in managing risk, safeguarding organizational assets, and ensuring ethical business practices.
• Support organizational values and customer-first initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience within a financial institution.
• 6+ years of internal audit experience within a regulated financial institution and/or Big Four public accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of banking regulations, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
• Professional certification required: CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
• Hands-on audit experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Finance
  • Credit
  • Banking products
  • Operations
  • Trust / Asset Management
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and innovation in audit methodologies and tools.
• Proven ability to operate independently while remaining objective and unbiased.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Additional Notes

This description outlines the general scope and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

Listed Rate is negotiable. Client is open to candidates willing to relocate to Abilene after the job offer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Abilene, TX.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

The VP Internal Audit Manager is responsible for execution of audits over the company’s Banking Enterprises and the Corporate-wide internal audit. The objective of this role is to ensure the Company’s internal controls are adequate by developing and executing an audit program that is commensurate with the si

This is a fully onsite position in Abilene,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.