Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor

Canandaigua National Bank

Location: Pittsford, NY (Hybrid role 3 days onsite/2 work from home)

What does a Senior Auditor do?

A Senior Auditor at Canandaigua National Bank leads and manages audit engagements, ensuring financial records and internal controls are accurate and compliant with laws and regulations. They are responsible for audit planning and execution, risk & control assessment, analysis and reporting. They present audit results to senior management and develop recommendations for corrective action, when necessary. They may also guide junior staff members.

• Maintains a current knowledge of applicable regulations and laws.
• May assist in the preparation of the annual audit schedule and plan.
• Updates audit scopes (e.g., reviews previous work papers and reports and the current procedures and policies of the area to be audited, updates procedures, prepares internal control questionnaire, etc.)
• Delegates sections of procedures to staff, directs audit staff during field work, resolves problems, reviews completed field work for accuracy and completion.
• Analyzes audit findings, determines exceptions, and discusses findings with appropriate personnel.
• Prepares audit report, which includes procedures or policies in violation and recommendations for corrective action, and presents reports to the Audit Manager for approval.
• May participate in investigation activities as necessary.
• Assists with training/coaching of audit staff.
• Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the department as well as other departments to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.
• Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor as requested, or according to an established schedule; compiles information as necessary, or as directed and provides data to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries relating to their particular area, or to requests from customers, other bank personnel, etc., within given time frames and within established policy.
• Provides leadership, on-the-job training, and technical guidance to the Staff Auditor(s).
• Assists the Audit Manager with various administrative tasks to support department operations, as directed; may also be assigned special projects.

What is needed to be successful in this role?

• A B.S. or B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar field normally required.
• A minimum of five (5) years audit or related banking / financial services experience normally required.
• Knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas.
• Comprehension of internal auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), FDICIA, COSO and risk assessment practices.
• Strong project management abilities
• A broad knowledge of appropriate regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting, analyzing, and reporting on audit results
• Familiar with a variety of audit concepts, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of bank safety and soundness, compliance, and internal control processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Proficient PC skills
• Audit Certification (or in progress) preferred.

What makes working at Canandaigua National Bank different?

Our Core Values guide how we serve, lead, and grow alongside our community. By working wholeheartedly, feeling empowered, acting with courage, being authentic, and serving with a noble spirit, WE CAN fortify healthy lives by doing what's right for our customers and the community.

Our culture nurtures passionate employees and offers great rewards including:

• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA options for both part-time and full-time employees. Medical coverage is also offered for domestic partners.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Retirement benefits that include a 401(k), Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Training & development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Community focused volunteer opportunities.
• Award winning wellness program that promotes a solid work/life balance.
• Banking perks and discount programs.

Our goal is to ensure that our bank, employees, and our community thrive and grow, now and for the next 135 years. We're in it for the long haul. What truly sets us apart from other financial institutions is the quality and commitment of our employees. We've assembled a diverse team of people who share a primary focus: to provide exceptional service for our customers.

As an organization, we are committed to hiring, training, developing, promoting, and celebrating employees from historically disadvantaged groups. At Canandaigua National Bank, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and culture.

Canandaigua National Bank remains an independent, community bank. If you want to be a part of something special, join us today!

Compensation range - $74,000 - $91,000
The actual salary offered within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, level offered, and performance expectations.

Canandaigua National Corporation and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.