First Interstate Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

This position can be located in Billings, MT; Bend, OR; Boise, ID; Denver, CO; Omaha, NE; or Sioux Falls, SD.
What's Important to You
We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That's why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.
SUMMARY
The Senior 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches, plans, and in-charges complex financial, operational, and compliance audits and special projects.
• Participates in the development of audit scope and audit programs, planning, and execution of audits to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of financial and operational controls, the reliability and accuracy of data and information systems, and the adequacy of controls over segregation of duties, safeguarding of assets, and corporate governance.
• Prepares detailed and well-organized audit work papers to demonstrate that key control techniques are tested to ensure that any significant control weaknesses are properly documented and identified for corrective action.
• Identifies, develops, and presents audit issues and recommendations in written and verbal presentations to all levels of management.
• Performs supervisory reviews of audits in-charged by others to provide coaching and guidance, ensures satisfactory completion, and maintains quality assurance.
• Pursues professional development opportunities in complex subject matters, including external and internal training and professional association memberships.
• May represent Internal Audit on organizational project teams, management meetings, and strategic projects.
• Assists external auditors, regulators, and third parties as necessary to facilitate engagements and maintain effective relationships.
• Assists in the identification and evaluation of risk in the organization's audit universe and the development of the risk-based audit plan.
• Develops, maintains, and manages audit risk assessments, audit programs, and work papers in assigned areas.
• Adheres to the IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (the Standards).
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the daily activities of project teams to include delegation of assignments, development of work schedules to meet required timelines, and provides coaching and feedback on project work.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess an understanding of financial reporting requirements, banking processes, and related laws and regulations.
• Strong critical thinking, fraud detection and conflict management skills.
• Possess good knowledge of analytical techniques used to identify and resolve problems.
• Proficient user of basic Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams).
• Knowledge of bank information systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial or regulatory documents.
• Proficiently write reports and business correspondence.
• Verbally present information to groups in a clear and concise manner.
• Capable of responding to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to identify and analyze risk as it pertains to the Company.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Information Systems, or related required
• 4-6 years related experience, training, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Recent public accounting, banking, and/or internal audit experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Occasionally
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required
• Travel - 15%

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary and benefits. The anticipated pay range for this position is $78,540 to $125,730 per year in CO and depends on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, education, and geographic location. Additionally, this role is eligible to receive annual discretionary cash bonuses. Benefits available for this position include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays. Please note this information is provided for those hired in Colorado and Washington only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado and Washington with compensation that aligns with your location. For more information regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/about/employee-benefits.php