Forward Financing · 1 week ago
Senior Director, Internal Audit
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $245K/yr
10+ years expForward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to unlocking capital for small businesses across America. The Senior Director of Internal Audit will lead and mature the internal audit function, developing and executing a risk-based audit plan that covers financial, operational, technology, and compliance risks.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with company strategy, risk appetite, and state and federal regulatory expectations
Establish audit policies, methodologies, and a multi-year roadmap for a growing, multi-office organization
Present annual audit plans, findings, and risk assessments to the CFO and audit committee
Lead audits across the financing lifecycle, including: underwriting and credit decisioning, funding and disbursement, portfolio monitoring and servicing, collections, recovery, and loss mitigation, accounting and financial reporting
Evaluate workflow, process, and control effectiveness across teams located in the U.S., Canada, and the Dominican Republic
Conduct audits focused on compliance with U.S. federal and state regulations, consumer protection laws (where applicable), fair lending expectations, and financial reporting requirements
Partner cross-functionally to create multiple ways to ensure consistent application of U.S. and/or local regulatory standards across international employee locations, as applicable
Oversee IT audits related to cybersecurity, access management, data integrity, vendor oversight, and controls for proprietary systems and credit models
Assess controls around the loan origination systems (LOS), CRM, data pipelines, and underwriting tools supporting operations
Identify emerging risks and provide insights on operational efficiency, control gaps, and process improvements
Serve as an independent advisor on major initiatives, including system modernization, automation, and process redesign projects tied to operations
Build and lead a high-performing audit team, including internal staff and strategic co-sourcing partners
Establish consistent audit documentation, workpapers, testing standards, and quality assurance processes across globally distributed teams
Qualification
Required
10+ years of internal audit experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
Background in specialty lending, fintech, or financial services serving U.S. customers
Experience with specialty lending, revenue-based financing, or SMB-focused financial products with strong understanding of the credit lifecycle
Prior experience establishing or scaling an internal audit function
Experience auditing teams spread across multiple countries while operating under a U.S.-centric regulatory and compliance framework
Deep familiarity with COSO, IIA standards, and risk-based audit methodologies
Strategic and analytical with strong business judgment with a track-record of demonstrating Independence and objectivity while maintaining strong partnership with business leaders
Strong operational understanding, especially in high-volume U.S. financing environments
Cross-border leadership capability, managing workflows across U.S., Canada, and Dominican Republic teams
High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly to executives, regulators, and the audit committee
Experience using data analytics and testing automation (SQL, Python, Power BI)
Self-motivated with strong work ethic, proactivity, desire to learn, and the ability to produce high-quality outputs
Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational capabilities
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
CPA, CIA, CISA, CRCM, or related certifications
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Commuter benefits
Flexible time-off policy
Paid parental leave
401k match for US employees
Wellness reimbursement
Volunteering days
Annual professional development budget
Charitable donation match
Company
Forward Financing
Forward Financing is a fintech company that provides fast, flexible working capital to small businesses nationwide.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$540M2024-09-19Debt Financing· $200M
2021-06-07Debt Financing· $250M
2019-04-08Debt Financing· $90M
Leadership Team
Jason Mullins
President & Chief Executive Officer
Justin Bakes
Co-founder & Executive Chairman
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