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Velera · 14 hours ago

SVP, Internal Audit & Controls

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$197K/yr - $266K/yr

15+ years exp

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The SVP, Internal Audit & Controls is responsible for overseeing the internal audit function, ensuring compliance, assessing risk, and strengthening governance, while leading audit teams and reporting to the Audit Committee.

CreditFinTechManagement Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leads and defines the function’s strategic direction for Internal Audit, aligning goals and plans with organizational objectives and governance standards

Fosters collaboration and strong partnerships across the organization, effectively influencing without authority, driving alignment and shared accountability

Serves as a proactive advisor to the business by offering risk-based perspectives, control design guidance, and process improvement insights, ensuring Internal Audit operates as a strategic partner that balances oversight with business enablement

Develops, and monitors audit methodologies, procedures and systems; performs risk assessments and create annual audit plans

Conducts audits and evaluates risks, controls and processes related to financial data, compliance, and internal policies

Leads organization-wide adoption of audit findings and control improvements by preparing stakeholders for change, addressing resistance, and ensuring sustained progress on remediation plans

Oversees tracking, escalation, and testing of corrective actions, holding teams accountable for timely and effective resolution

Collaborates with executives, external auditors, consultants, and key stakeholders across the organization to effectively influence company-wide business processes

Maintains compliance with evolving audit standards and regulations, implementing changes to methodology and process as needed

Prepares and presents audit findings and status reports to Executives and the Audit Committee

Provides leadership, coaching, inspiration, and development for Internal Audit team, nurturing a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged team culture

Partners with process owners and IT to strengthen controls and mitigate risk

Coordinates efforts with external auditors and third parties, including, but not limited to IIA, AICPA, SOC1 and 2, PCI-DSS, VISA Operating Rules, ACH NACHA, and GDPR

Develops and oversees budgeting, performance analysis and evaluation, and forecasting for the function

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

CPA certificationCIA certificationCISA certificationSSAE18 auditing standardsGovernanceRiskControlsFinancial auditingOperational auditingTechnology auditingProcess improvementRisk assessmentTeam leadershipCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience required, preferably in fintech or financial services

CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required

Extensive knowledge and experience with SSAE18 auditing standards (SOC 1 & SOC 2), ACH Nacha, Visa/MasterCard Operating Rules. PCI-DSS, and third-party service provider standards

In-depth expertise in financial, operational, and technology auditing, including internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, CoBIT, NIST, CIS)

Proficiency with Governance, Risk, and Controls (GRC) software

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required