Senior Manager, Internal Audit Department

Group Overview:   The objective of the Internal Audit Department (IAD), as designated representatives of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, is to ensure that the risk management framework and internal controls of the Charles Schwab Corporation optimally serve the interests of the firm's many stakeholders.  Our teams are aligned with all of the enterprises and business lines, including all subsidiaries.  We work in conjunction with other Oversight groups (i.e. Compliance and Legal) and report internally to the audit committee and other oversight committees and externally to our public accountants and regulators, principally the FRB.


 


 


Responsibilities:


 


Key contributor role in IAD with responsibility for executing core audits related to Schwab Finance Functions. 


 


Position involves:


· Interface with Finance Enterprise personnel to assess and audit the infrastructure to manage risk effectively in a dynamic organization


· Development and execution of relevant audit engagements in varying size and complexity


· Integration of real-time industry benchmarking and best practices through ongoing research and industry affiliations


· Presentation of synthesized audit findings


· Follow-up of agreed-upon resolutions of audit findings, identification and recommendation of solutions for preventing and detecting complex fraud issues and development of quarterly presentations to executive management


· Directly manages business relationships and communicates with management regarding major risks


 


Qualifications:


 


Requires five to ten years financial services experience, preferably in a large, global financial services environment, with solid understanding of Controllership functions (i.e. closing books, journal entries, consolidations), financial accounting and reporting, and internal accounting controls

Demonstrated risk management expertise in analyzing business risks and processes, identifying risk management weaknesses, and collaborating with management to develop and implement innovative solutions

Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley and PCAOB Standards preferred

Must possess strong teamwork, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and have a strong record of influencing senior management and leading change

CPA or CFA desirable

Some travel may be required

Flexible working environment


 


Key Factors for Success:


 


Leadership ability to present and syndicate audit review results and control issues with senior management

Strong working knowledge of Controllership functions

Ability to construct well-targeted audit reports within strategic context of business/industry evolution and benchmarks

Education: BA/BS