AVP, Audit Manager - Finance and Platforms

at Synchrony in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The AVP, Audit Manager – Finance and Platforms plays an integral role in safeguarding Synchrony’s ongoing success and financial health. This individual will primarily manage Sales Platform and Strategy audits and the testing coordination with external auditors. Additionally, this individual may be asked to assist on audits within finance, treasury, capital planning, stress testing, reserves, credit loss estimation, and supplier risk management. Lastly, the role will be responsible for performing risk assessments and conducting continuous monitoring activities to provide an independent and objective opinion of process and control design and effectiveness.

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Lead testing coordination with external auditors, SOX Testing, and Second Line of Defense

+ Contribute to the direction and focus of the Finance and Platforms Internal Audit Team through active engagement in audit planning, control testing, and continuous monitoring processes

+ Draft audit plans, develop audit tests, and lead audit execution. Identifying and assessing the impact of control deficiencies

+ Be responsible for high quality audit deliverables including planning memoranda, audit programs, working papers, drafts of audit issues, and audit reports

+ Present audit results to various levels of Internal Audit leadership, as well as the business organization

+ Ensure audits conform with professional and departmental standards, budgets, and timelines

+ Assess inherent and residual risks in Platforms and Strategy functions, as well as other audit areas covered by the Finance and Platforms Internal Audit Team

+ Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders

+ Lead in research of relevant banking, regulation, reporting, and operational topics

+ Serve as a subject matter advisor and technical resource for the team

+ Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or an equivalent related field and 5+ years’ experience in audit, financial services, or a related field

+ In lieu of a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 9 years’ experience in audit, financial services, or a related field

+ Demonstrate verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives, business risk, processes, and controls

+ You currently hold, or are actively pursuing a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant professional designation/association

+ Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time

Desired Skills:

+ Minimum 5 – 7+ years combined internal audit, public accounting, regulatory (e.g., FRB, OCC, FDIC) or relevant banking industry experience

+ Experience auditing retail lending sales and client development practices, business development, and strategy

+ Knowledge and experience of US GAAP, SEC, and SOX reporting requirements and processes

+ Strong PC Skills – MS Office suite

+ Familiarity with data mining and analytics (ACL, SAS, Python, Tableau) is a plus

Grade/Level: 11

The salary range for this position is 90,000.00 – 155,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

+ You must be 18 years or older

+ You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

+ You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

+ You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

+ New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard-but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+ (https://www.synchronycareers.com/our-culture/#diversity) , with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

+ Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

+ If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

Job Family Group:

Internal Audit