Internal Audit Manager

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Internal Audit Manager to join our team. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long term relationships and working together in person. This role can sit out of our Roseville, Irvine or Walnut Creek offices.

Under the supervision of the Audit Director, the Audit Manager will direct audit projects and manage audit activities within the designated areas of responsibility in order to provide reasonable assurance to stakeholders that the Bank is compliant with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX 404).

While supervising auditors (either internal or co-sourced partners), the role will manage and provide guidance and oversight for diligent execution of activities and provide timely feedback of the results, within the determined timeframes, budgets and objectives; and in doing so contributes to enhancing the client's risk and control. Assists with strategic initiatives of the Audit Department as required. Attends and actively participates in Internal Bank Committees as appropriate.

Mechanics Bank is regulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

What you will be doing:

• Directly supervise employees while overseeing assigned function(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Bank's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; managing and appraising performance; coaching and developing team members; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Organize and carry out the activities that are related to the job (planning / setting up projects, obtaining the necessary and relevant information from the client, establishing and processing collected information, reporting). This includes oversight of risk-based audit engagements and SOX 404 testing and performing reviews of workpapers and audit reports as applicable. Responsible for the deadlines, activities, timeframes and expenditure of all projects.

• Determine, within the framework of the agreements made with the client and fine-tuned with the Audit Director and/or Chief Auditor, how and when the audit projects will be carried out. Make decisions regarding the audit planning and the approach.

• Communicate regularly with the Audit Director and/or Chief Auditor regarding the progress/realization of assigned audit projects, including the status of significant findings (when applicable), realization of the audit plan, related assignments and personal development plan.

• Follow up on outstanding corrective actions/audit findings to confirm satisfactory implementation.

• Assist in the audit risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan for areas of assigned responsibility

• Operate within the framework of the codes of conduct and professional regulations of the applicable professional audit organizations (IIA) and the Mechanics Bank Audit Methodology.

• Attend and participate in a consultative manner in Internal Bank Committees, and Working Groups as appropriate.

• Perform account management activities including but not limited to maintaining operational contacts with key stake holders (both internal and external - e.g., external auditors) to keep abreast of emerging risks and key compliance risk indicators, communicating the status of audits in progress, and informing management of ongoing compliance audit activities.

• Performs all other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Who you are:

• Required 5 years operational and/or regulatory compliance audits experience

• Strong operational and/or regulatory compliance background with 5 plus years of experience with executing and/or operational and/or regulatory compliance audits. 3+ years of audit management experience is preferred.

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree highly preferred.

• Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and the Internet. Experience with Internal Audit applications (e.g. AuditBoard) is a plus.

• Skilled and knowledgeable in the use of data analytic techniques to carry out audit tests.

• Strong leadership, influencing, motivating and negotiating skills with the managerial courage to confront difficult issues with the appropriate response.

• Strong knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor's Global Internal Audit Standards and the ability to keep abreast of new developments within the internal audit profession.

• Knowledge of Banking and the operating environments (inside and outside the organization).

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

• Strong effective and demonstrable time management and organizational skills and ability to cope with pressure resulting from meeting required deadlines and reporting requirements.

• Exemplary motivation, enthusiasm, and professionalism.

• Strong judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Salary: $115,000-175,000 annually

AIP/Bonus: up to 15%

Our comprehensive employee benefits program is designed for you to live your best life at work, home, and everywhere in between. Employees working 25 hours or more per week are eligible for health benefits effective the first day of the month following or coinciding with their date of hire.
Benefits package includes[1]:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members

• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution

• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program

• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services

• 11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year

• Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)

Final compensation package will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.

• Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.

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[1] The benefits listed in this job posting reflect the Bank's most reasonable and genuinely expected benefits offered for this position.