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About the Role

The Director of Internal Audit leads and manages the Internal Audit function, serving as the primary liaison for audit-related matters. This role develops and executes a risk-based audit program to ensure the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The Director will oversee outsourced audit activities, coordinate with external partners, and build internal audit capabilities over time.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive risk-based Internal Audit Plan aligned with strategic objectives.
Perform annual enterprise-wide audit risk assessments and present audit plans to management and the Audit Committee.
Continuously evaluate audit coverage and identify emerging risks.
Maintain the Internal Audit Charter, methodologies, policies, procedures, and quality assurance processes.
Establish a long-term strategy to mature the Internal Audit function and increase internal audit capabilities.
Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for outsourced internal audit firms.
Coordinate audit activities, schedules, scope, timelines, requests, and communication between auditors and business units.
Ensure audit engagements are completed efficiently, independently, and in accordance with professional auditing standards.
Review audit reports for quality, accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Monitor vendor performance and recommend changes to audit service providers.
Assist in negotiating audit scopes, engagement schedules, and annual audit budgets.
Manage the annual audit calendar and coordinate all audit fieldwork activities.
Facilitate audit entrance meetings, status meetings, and exit conferences.
Coordinate responses to audit requests and ensure timely delivery of information.
Act as a trusted advisor to management on audit observations, root causes, risk implications, and remediation strategies.
Begin performing selected audits internally, including operational, compliance, financial, technology, and process-focused reviews.
Prepare audit work papers, testing documentation, observations, and reports for internally conducted audits.
Maintain a comprehensive audit issue tracking program for all internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations.
Monitor management action plans and remediation efforts for identified findings.
Validate corrective actions and supporting evidence to ensure issues are appropriately resolved.
Escalate overdue or high-risk issues to management.
Provide regular reporting on audit findings, trends, and remediation status.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual Internal Audit reports for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Develop meaningful reporting metrics, dashboards, and key risk indicators.
Maintain effective communication with executive leadership regarding significant audit matters.
Coordinate internal audit support for examinations conducted by regulatory agencies.
Serve as a key liaison between regulators and management during examinations.
Coordinate examination requests, document submissions, management responses, and follow-up activities.
Track regulatory findings and monitor corrective action plans.
Analyze examination results and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and compliance practices.
Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance practices, and risk management processes.
Partner with business leaders to identify control improvements and risk mitigation opportunities.
Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Support enterprise risk management initiatives.
Recommend enhancements to policies, procedures, monitoring activities, and control frameworks.
Develop a roadmap for expanding the Internal Audit function and bringing select audit activities in-house.
Implement audit management tools, issue tracking systems, and reporting enhancements.
Establish ongoing monitoring and continuous auditing processes.
Stay informed of regulatory developments, industry trends, emerging risks, and auditing best practices.
Lead special projects, investigations, and consulting engagements as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Public Accounting, or related fields.
Minimum 5 years of experience leading audit programs within a financial institution, credit union, bank, or financial services organization.
Experience interacting with Audit Committees, executive leadership, external auditors, and regulators.
Experience managing outsourced audit providers or co-sourced audit arrangements strongly preferred.
Experience conducting operational, financial, compliance, and risk-based audits.
Credit union industry experience preferred.
Experience with regulatory examinations and supervisory activities preferred.
Experience building or maturing an Internal Audit function is highly desirable.
Thorough knowledge of internal auditing principles, professional standards, and risk-based audit methodologies.
Strong understanding of credit union operations, regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and internal controls.
Knowledge of NCUA regulations, state regulatory requirements, and financial institution governance practices.
Ability to assess organizational risk and develop effective audit strategies.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to present complex information effectively to management.
High degree of integrity, objectivity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Skills

Internal Auditing
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Public Accounting
Financial Institution Auditing
Audit Program Leadership
Vendor Management
Project Management
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Integrity
Objectivity
Professionalism
Confidentiality

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Director
8-10 years experience
5 years leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related fields.

Salary/Compensations

$156,000 to $234,000

Benefits

401(k) and Employer Match
Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
Annual Incentive/Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
11 Paid Holidays + Competitive PTO package
Home & Consumer Loan Program (Discounted Rates)
Professional development and training programs
On-demand personal coaching resource
Wellness Program (Discounted Gym Membership)

About the Company

SF Fire Credit Union was founded in 1951 and has grown to $1.7B in assets, serving members in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties.
The credit union values shared trust, continuous innovation, competitive rates, and excellent member service.
Company culture emphasizes trust, feedback, and innovation.
The vision is to empower members to accomplish their dreams and build lasting financial security.
The work environment is described as a 'big family' with a good sense of humor, motivated by a higher purpose, and an 'in-this-together' attitude.
Values include being Personal, a Leader, Outside the Box, Real, and the Connection.
The organization has approximately 200 employees.

Equal Opportunity

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.