Associate Vice President for Internal Audit Greater Spokane, WA Area

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President for Internal Audit to direct its internal audit function and help ensure organizational integrity, compliance, and accountability. The role involves developing an audit strategy aligned with organizational objectives, establishing policies and procedures, and coordinating assurance activities to provide appropriate coverage. The successful candidate will report audit activity and performance to senior leadership and the relevant board committee, establish performance indicators, and oversee audit planning and follow-up on management actions. Responsibilities also include conducting or supporting investigations, preparing audit reports, and leading audit teams and related engagements. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, at least eight years of related experience, and a CPA, CIA, or JD credential. They should bring deep knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management, governance, internal controls, financial and operational processes, compliance, and fraud risk. Strong leadership, analytical, project management, stakeholder management, negotiation, and executive communication skills are required, along with familiarity with data analytics, technology risks, and applicable regulatory requirements. Experience leading audit or investigative programs and using audit management systems, analytics platforms, or data tools is preferred.

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Gonzaga University