Senior Internal Auditor

Overview

At Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI), we are dedicated to providing our customers with friendly, personalized, high-quality financial services and products. Our retail division, Community Bank, N.A., operates more than 200 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Beyond retail banking, we also offer commercial banking, wealth management, investment management, insurance, risk management and benefit plan administration.

Just as our employees are committed to helping our customers manage their finances, we’re committed to our employees. After all, they make it happen for our customers every day.

To ensure our people can enjoy long and successful careers here at CFSI, we offer competitive compensation, great benefits and professional development and advancement opportunities. As an equal‑opportunity workplace and affirmative‑action employer, we celebrate and support a diverse workplace for the benefit of all: our employees, customers and communities.

Responsible for performing and/or leading operational, financial and compliance audits in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF); achieving goals as established by the Internal Audit Plan; complying with departmental policies, procedures and standards; communicating with appropriate personnel and clients; and maintaining suitable documentation of work performed. Work independently and collaboratively to provide objective assurance on the effectiveness of the organization’s business processes.

Provide consultative recommendations for improvements in effectiveness and efficiencies. In accordance with the Department’s values, maintain professionalism, integrity and objectivity, ensuring strict adherence to the code of ethics and corporate confidentiality.

• In coordination with audit management and staff, perform internal audits to determine compliance with internal policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, guidance and Institute of Internal Audit standards.
• Perform testwork and document results via accurate, detailed work papers.
• Lead audits as assigned by leading teams through successful planning and completion of quality work performed within budgeted time allocation.
• Review internal controls, policies and procedures for effectiveness.
• Assess complex activities to identify potential operational, financial or compliance risks.
• Identify opportunities for use of data analytics.
• Develop preliminary findings and recommendations to improve or enhance the internal control environment.
• Draft and present reports of audit conclusions, recommendations and action plans.
• Perform follow‑up and review of implementation of action plans.
• Research and review audit areas, providing suggested revisions to audit programs.
• Coordinate and assist with external auditors during financial statement, co‑sourced or outsourced audits.
• Interact with company management and key personnel to build and maintain ongoing business relationships using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of, and demonstrate ongoing compliance with, all laws and regulations applicable to this position, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures and internal controls, and completing all required trainings in a timely manner.
• Perform special audits, projects or handle specific administrative tasks as assigned by Audit Management.
• Strive to achieve individual and department goals as established.
• Position requires 20‑25% travel.

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required; CIA, CPA, CFRIS designation preferred.
• All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Ability to effectively lead a team and multiple projects with integrity, positivity and agility.
• Strong computer skills.
• Electronic workpaper experience a plus.
• Data analytics and…