Description The Audit Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing independent and objective assessments to determine whether all significant risks associated with the bank's environment are identified and appropriately reported to executive management and the Audit Committee. This position evaluates whether risks are adequately controlled and challenges executive management to improve the efficiency of governance processes, risk management, and internal controls. The Audit Manager will also assist is developing and implementing departmental standards. Essential Functions * Assist in the annual risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan for assigned audits by applying knowledge of industry trends and the present environment. This includes scheduling and participating in meetings with management. * Monitor major initiatives and projects in assigned areas and internal controls under development. This includes ongoing attendance at internal governance and steering committee meetings and ongoing meetings with senior and executive management. * Coordinate and oversee validation testing prepared by the outsourced internal audit service provider and audit staff for open audit and regulatory findings in assigned areas or conduct independent validation testing, making sure that responses from management are received in a timely manner and audit evidence and testing support effective remediation * Oversee audits conducted by the outsourced service provider and audit staff in assigned areas. This includes tracking the status of audits, scheduling and participating in audit meetings, challenging scoping proposals, and reviewing audit workpapers and results. * Ensure internal and outsourced work is performed in accordance with IIA standards and IAD policies and procedures. * Administration/Training: Completion of firm-wide and departmental administration and training requirements. * Become familiar with Northwest documentation / processes / procedures. * Ensure document and data integrity. * Present relevant findings appropriately to the Audit Committee, senior management, department management and auditors * Maintain audit findings and regulatory examination issues within the Archer system * Maintain the quality control/quality assurance process within the Archer system Additional Essential Functions Essential Functions * Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations * Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency * Work as part of a team * Work with on-site equipment * Perform special reviews at the request of management. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred Preferred Work Experience 6 - 8 years Audit experience acquired in a financial services internal audit department, bank regulatory agency or public accounting firm 3 - 5 years Experience in leading, coaching, and developing team members General Supervisory/Manager Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Ability to identify existing and potential problems, obtain and evaluate relevant information, identify possible causes of the problems, and suggest an alternative course of action including innovative or creative approaches * Ability to allocate and effectively use information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for implementation of Northwest's strategic plans * Ability to make decisions,