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To perform audits and reviews, and to review, test, and assess control environment to help safeguard credit union assets.

Mountain America Center - Hybrid: 9800 S Monroe St Sandy, UT 84070Note: This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.

This is a Hybrid Schedule- this team is in office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) with 2 days remote (Monday and Friday).

• Lead and perform audits of IT systems, applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity processes.
• Execute all phases of the audit lifecycle, including planning, process walkthrough, risk assessment, fieldwork testing, and reporting.
• Evaluate and align third-party IT control frameworks as inputs to audit scope.
• Identify risks and control gaps across MACU IT processes and systems.
• Contribute to IT audit entity risk assessments and development of the IT audit plan.
• Conduct and lead interviews with key MACU IT personnel to gather required understanding of process and risks for advisory engagements.
• Provide insights into IT and cyber risk exposures, control design, and governance effectiveness.
• Recommend practical, risk-based solutions to improve IT controls, processes, and compliance posture.
• Prepare clear, concise audit documentation including work papers, findings, and audit reports.
• Prepare and communicate audit engagement status and observations to management and stakeholders.
• Track and validate remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and data analytics capabilities.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, cybersecurity risks, and regulatory expectations.
• Support adoption of audit automation and GRC tools (e.g., Archer or similar platforms, if applicable in your environment).
• Partner with business, IT, Risk Management, and Compliance teams to enhance alignment across the Three Lines model.
• Serve as a trusted advisor while maintaining auditor independence and objectivity.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Staff Auditors and interns.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Assist managers in audit planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain and develop competencies aligned with internal audit standards and professional development expectations.
• Uphold independence, objectivity, and ethical standards in all audit activities.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Experience: Three years performing end-to-end IT and/or cybersecurity audits.
• Experience: One or more years of experience leading IT and cybersecurity end-to-end process and control walkthroughs.
• Certification: Passed at least one of the following CISA, CPA or CIA exams.

• Education: Master’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated understanding of how to apply IT control frameworks (e.g., NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001) in auditing.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to assess risks, analyze complex systems, and identify control weaknesses.
• Experience: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to management with confidence.
• Experience: Demonstrated application of analytical thinking and synthesis of disparate information.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and execute more than one audit engagement simultaneously.
• Certification: Achieved at least one of the following CISA, CPA or CIA certifications.

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• Advanced level skill for Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), especially Excel.
• Knowledge of computer assisted audit techniques preferred.
• Experience with data analysis software such as ACL, IDEA, and/or Picalo preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow instructions.

• Ability to perform ad hoc data analysis in conjunction with audits, as necessary.
• Understanding of financial institution operations and transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously.
• Ability to understand regulations.
• Understanding of the credit union data system and ability to use a computer and software applications.
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, improprieties, and opportunities for improvement.

• Physical Demands: Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently; Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or reach occasionally; Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, may need to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Environmental: Typical office with moderate noise.

Mountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.