Manager, Internal Audit

What We’re All About:

Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients.  At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.

What Makes Q2 Special?

Job Overview 

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this role will focus on assessing risks across the organization by engaging with leaders across our business including accounting, finance, IT, human resources, sales, marketing, and legal. From these relationships, you will contribute to the development and execution of internal audit’s project plan which includes advisory and assurance projects. This position requires proven experience in financial statement auditing, internal auditing, project management and problem solving utilizing risk-based audit methodologies and the Global International Audit Standards.

Responsibilities 

• Assists the Head of Internal Audit when preparing the annual audit plan
• Managing and leading operational audit engagements including the assignments of internal or co-sourced staff with varying degrees of expertise and experience 
• Manage internal audit assignments including SOX testing (primary), assurance, and advisory projects
• Supervising and managing teams on engagements, including setting performance expectations, providing feedback, guidance, and motivation to staff, managing budgets, engagement status, and progress
• Conducts company risk assessments including the identification of controls and testing attributes 
• Support analysis of emerging risks, audit best practices, and technology landscape
• Develops concise and fact-based audit reports highlighting key findings, improvement opportunities, and meaningful recommendations, as applicable
• Conducts or assists with leading special reviews, investigations, monitoring activities, and work for external auditors and/or regulators 
• Builds and develops cross-functional relationships and communicates effectively with all levels of management 
• Delivers difficult messages based on facts and accompanied with recommendations 
• Conducts follow-up activities to ensure effective remediation by management 
• Provides coaching and guidance to team members to ensure deliverables are met timely 

Minimum Experience and Knowledge 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or another relevant field 
• Holds an active CIA, CISA, or CPA designation 
• 6 or more years of audit, accounting, financial, banking, information technology, or related business experience 
• 1-2 years of people management experience
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of SOX requirements 
• Demonstrated ability to suggest multiple alternatives for process improvements 
• Advanced knowledge of internal audit methods and demonstrated experience leading internal audit projects in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors standards 
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts across multiple disciplines 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding in areas of accounting (e.g., GAAP), FinTech industry requirements (e.g., agile software development, NIST), or financial compliance (e.g., FFIEC) and trains other team members 
• In-depth knowledge of financial/accounting operations, business operations, or risk-based auditing with a focus on financial risk and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other tools to analyze issues and trends 

Preferred Experience and Knowledge 

• Experience with AuditBoard or other audit engagement support tools 
• Maintains other designations including Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), or other relevant business designation 

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities

• Flexible Time Off 

• Career Development & Mentoring Programs 

• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents 

• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs 

• Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”

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How We Give Back to the Community:

You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page. Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute, and The Trevor Project, promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF, and Homes for our Troops, a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.

At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements