Who We Are:

Cardinal Financial is a nationwide direct mortgage lender that focuses on creating solutions for our borrowers, partners, and employees—to provide the very best experience. We are genuine and hard-working individuals who are not scared to improve and intentionally push beyond what is considered “good enough”
Looking to join a growing company that values its people, innovates and expands on its proprietary technology? Apply below!

Who We Need:

The Senior Internal Auditor will work with the VP, Risk Management to effectively manage and conduct performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects as outlined in the annual audit plan. The Senior Internal Auditor may serve as either engagement staff or an engagement lead based on the overall resource plan and/or subject matter expertise. Duties include completing individual audit projects, conducting fieldwork, reporting results, and making recommendations to management to achieve business objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Work with the VP, Risk Management to develop audit scope, perform internal audit procedures, and prepare reports reflecting the results of the work performed.
• Act as an audit engagement lead to guide and review the work performed by other internal audit staff, including resources from the co-sourcing firm (as applicable).
• Develop and maintain productive team-oriented client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve regulatory compliance throughout the organization.
• Proactively perform follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit findings. 
• Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Conduct interviews, review documentation, compose summary memos, and prepare workpapers, ensuring that workpapers support any audit findings and conclusions.
• Identify, develop, and document audit findings and recommendations for improvement using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
• Address problems directly and resolve client questions as needed.
• Assist in communicating the results of audit and consulting engagements via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to management.
• Proactively communicate any changes that could impact the timeline in completing the audit engagement in alignment with the audit plan.
• Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and share information gained with co-workers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the VP, Risk Management. 

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• 3+ years of full-time experience in internal auditing, external auditing, compliance or audit-related roles is required.
• Must have obtained or be willing to work towards job-related professional designations (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or CMA).  
• 3+ years experience in, knowledge of, and skill in applying internal auditing, accounting principles, or preferred business management practices. Prior mortgage industry or financial services regulation experience is preferred. 
• Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices is preferred.
• Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques, including control frameworks is preferred. 
• Ability to work independently and with minimal day-to-day supervision during fieldwork.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments with varying deadlines in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Data analysis skills are desirable.
• Proficient in Google Business suite platform. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel.
• Conforms to the IIA Standards and Code of Ethics.
• Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
• Integrity and professionalism.

What We Offer:

• Strength, Stability, and Vision
• Great compensation package
• Opportunity for career growth
• A commitment to be a relevant market leader - we are aiming for the top!
• Octane, our engineered proprietary technology that is transforming the mortgage industry
• An empowered culture where your ideas are important and your voice matters
• Full Benefits, beginning the first day of the month following your start date, including – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance, and much more
• Generous paid time off package that also includes all major holidays
• 401K w/ 50% match - Beginning the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

Cardinal Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and aim to empower individuals and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. California residents click here to review Cardinal's California Employee Privacy Policy & Notice at Collection. The expected base salary for this position ranges from seventy one thousand dollars to one hundred thousand dollars, determined based on the applicant's experience, skillset, education, training, certificates, and licenses.