Hours:

40

Schedule:

This position is hybrid and remote eligible for up to 40% of the time. The office location for this position is at ESL Corporate Headquarters in Rochester, NY. Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Must be flexible to meet current and future business needs.

Comprehensive Benefits:

ESL offers a competitive benefits package which focuses on providing a work life balance for all employees. Our benefits include robust options such as our wellness program, family assistance plan, 401k with match, paid volunteer time and Learning & Development training among many others.

Pay and Incentive Plan:

Starting Pay: $90,108 Salary Range: $69,968 - $101,426
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an annual performance-based incentive that rewards eligible employees for their contributions to our success.

Purpose of Position:

Performs testwork for financial, operational, or compliance audit activities. Design and execute audit tests to evaluate the control environment and assessing issues for business impact and recommending severity ratings under the supervision of senior team members.

Accountabilities:

Performs Internal Audit Testwork

• Responsible for executing independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of ESL’s governance, risk management and control processes.

Manage third party audits including those performed by regulators and those performed by external firms on behalf of Internal Audit

• Act as liaison between internal departments and third party providers. 
• Ensure third parties are receiving requested information efficiently
• Assist with any administrative requests such as information technology requests.
• Coordinate meetings with relevant participants including entrance and exit meetings.
• Monitor any open issues and keep all parties informed on the progress of the review.

Participate in corporate projects to ensure that risks are adequately assessed and internal controls are properly established for changes in processes/procedures or in the development of new initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, auditing, risk management, banking, financial services, investments and/or trust
• Strong understanding of accounting
• Solid working knowledge of general accounting and auditing standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently 
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrates alignment with ESL’s Core Values, mission, vision, and Purpose to help our community thrive and prosper

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, auditing, risk management, investments and/or trust
• Professional certification, e.g. CPA, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CBA (Certified Bank Auditor), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or similar designation
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, standards and practices. 
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Proficiency in data analysis and audit software.

We’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are a stronger, more successful organization because of this commitment. We strive to ensure a robust talent pool of qualified candidates with a variety of skillsets and capabilities for all our openings. We hire great people and welcome all new hires to our award-winning work environment, which has been recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2010.

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