Internal Audit Senior Associate (Community Banking)

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey.

In support of our growing Risk Advisory Services practice, we have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our team providing internal audit, regulatory compliance and risk management services to banks and financial institutions. As the level of regulatory and business complexity has surged, so has the need for specialized knowledge and focus. We have organized our firm to achieve that goal, providing our clients with deep knowledge, expertise and approaches in Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Technology Risk Management, and Operations and Process Improvement. As a Senior Associate, you can expect to support the performance of an array of internal audits (lending, deposit, trust, ACH, branch, etc.) and risk consulting engagements while working closely with a strong leadership team and professional peers committed to providing high quality client service. While this role will require occasional travel to support the onsite needs of our clients, the position has the flexibility to be worked remotely throughout the Tri-State Area (NY/NJ/CT). If you are a current public accounting professional or internal bank auditor seeking an opportunity for career growth within a firm committed to investing in the power of the individual, keep reading.

As a Senior Associate, you will:

• Work individually or as part of a team to provide execution on client engagements
• Assess internal audit controls and perform risk reviews and assessments for our clients
• Perform operational audits of various internal departments, reporting to senior management key findings and resolving any issues that may not be compliant with Federal and State laws
• Monitor progression of audit assignments while operating effectively within the allotted budget and time frames
• Maintain ongoing client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction on engagements by providing value to our clients
• Encourage and promote additional services to the clients as needed

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field of study
• Relevant professional certification or in process desired (i.e. CIA, CFSA, CBA or CPA)
• Minimum of 3+ years of professional services or internal audit experience within a community bank/credit union (typical asset size $500M - $20B)
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal regulations such as FFIEC, FDIC, SEC, OCC
• Demonstrated analytical and time management skills as well as the ability to thrive within an entrepreneurial environment
• Outstanding relationship management, written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PC software and applications
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed, expected up to 20-25%

What we offer you:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect. 
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you. 
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development. 
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing. 
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work. 
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures.

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit cbh.com/disclosure.

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is $74,585 to $118,200. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.  

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days.  

Candidates must demonstrate they are eligible to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at cbh.com/careers and follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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