Internal Auditor

SUMMARY

The Internal Auditor assists the Company in accomplishing its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, and internal controls. This position performs internal audit work for all areas of the organization to support the Company's overall audit plan.

• Perform assigned audit test work in accordance with the approved audit program on financial, operational, and compliance audits and projects within budgeted time frames.
• Research, plan, and conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits and projects.
• Monitor the progress of work assigned to others, provide assistance and guidance, and review work performed to ensure objectives are met and findings are properly substantiated.
• Examine and analyze accounting records, operations, policies, and procedures to determine the validity and propriety of financial records, effectiveness of controls, efficiency of operations, and compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Apply appropriate audit procedures to ensure that controls are tested and significant risks are addressed.
• Identify, develop, and present audit issues and recommendations in written and verbal presentations to various levels of management.
• Assist external auditors, regulators, and other third parties as assigned.
• Build relationships with auditees and represent Internal Audit in various committees and relationship assignments, and share information gained with the Department.
• Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships.
• Obtain required CPE to retain professional certification(s).
• Perform internal quality assurance reviews of work papers in accordance with Internal Audit’s Quality Assurance Program.
• Adhere to the IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of financial reporting requirements, banking processes, and related laws and regulations.
• Strong critical thinking, fraud detection, and conflict management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams; knowledge of bank information systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial or regulatory documents.
• Proficient report writing and business correspondence.
• Clear verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Application of analytical techniques and basic mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Problem definition, data collection, fact establishment, and conclusion drawing.
• Risk identification and analysis.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Information Systems, or related field.
• 1–3 years experience in public accounting, banking, internal audit, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CBA, CISA, CFSA or CISSP) preferred.

Frequent sitting and standing; occasional noise level moderate. Work hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Requires 15% travel.

Competitive total compensation package including base salary and benefits. Pay range: $58,630.00 – $90,970.00 per year in Colorado and Washington, adjusted for other locations. Eligible for annual discretionary cash bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (18 days per year) and up to 11 paid federal holidays.

First Interstate Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and a barrier‑free employment process. Employment is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to the position. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

All applicants must pass pre‑employment screenings including a background check. The company participates in E‑Verify.