Senior Manager, Internal Audit

**Posting Deadline: Please submit your application by 11:59 PM PST, February 12, 2026**

Position Type: Permanent

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

We're a financial services co-operative with an expansive reach on Vancouver Island, the Gulf and Discovery Islands and North Central BC. Joining us is your chance to work, and do good, locally. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Internal Audit, so if you’re passionate about providing leadership and guidance to deliver independent, objective assurance and advice to add value and improve credit union operations, we would like to hear from you!

What’s the role?

This opportunity offers the ability to work remotely from anywhere in British Columbia. Preference for candidates based on Vancouver Island.

As Senior Manager, Internal Audit you will play a key role in leading and executing internal audits that assess the effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes. Reporting to the  AVP, Internal Audit, this role supports the development of multi-year audit plans, promotes agile audit techniques and data analytics, and oversees the daily activities of internal audit staff. The Senior Manager also provides consultative services and contributes to strategic initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Internal Audit function.

Your duties will include:

• Leadership: Lead internal audit teams in planning and executing complex financial, operational, and compliance audits, oversee daily activities, and support the development and growth of audit staff.
• Audit Planning and Delivery: Contribute to multi‑year audit plans, apply agile audit techniques and data analytics, set audit objectives, assess risks, and ensure high‑quality execution of audit engagements.
• Internal Control Assessment: Evaluate internal control design and operating effectiveness, identify gaps and improvement opportunities, and prepare clear audit reports and executive summaries for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Advisory and Consultation: Provide advisory support to committees such as ERM, Compliance, and project implementation teams, offering insights that strengthen risk management and organizational decision‑making.
• Collaboration and Alignment: Work closely with business units to facilitate discussions, secure management responses, and ensure audit activities align with Coastal’s strategic objectives and risk framework.
• Audit Standards and Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance audit methodologies, improve audit effectiveness, and ensure compliance with the updated IIA Global Standards and Principles.

What are we looking for:

• Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
• Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of people leadership experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of direct audit experience, ideally within financial services.
• Advanced understanding of internal control frameworks and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Experience with audit software (e.g., TM+), analytics tools (e.g., ACL), and continuous auditing methods.
• Advanced understanding of credit union operations, principles, and values.

Who are we?

Established in 1946, Coastal Community Credit Union puts people's needs first and invests in communities across Vancouver Island, the Discovery and Gulf Islands, and in North Central BC.  We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:

• We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here in BC.
• We’re a growing organization with $5.6 billion in assets under management.
• Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 110,000 members as well as insurance and wealth clients through our 32 branches, 19 insurance offices, our business centres, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
• We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home through grants, education awards, sponsorships, and fundraising.

At Coastal Community we are dedicated to serving our local community by prioritizing diversity, equality, inclusion, and supporting a sense of belonging for all. We value every individual’s unique experience and perspective. As a result, we empower individuals to achieve their financial goals, enrich lives, and build healthier communities.

Embarking on a journey with Coastal Community means joining an exceptional team, engaging in meaningful work, and enjoying fulfilling experiences along the way. We take pride in offering a comprehensive total rewards package and a workplace culture that’s second to none. This includes a commitment to work/life balance, a substantial extended benefits package, an impressive 11.75% employer-paid RRSP contribution, investments in your education and training, banking perks, and so much more! Join us and be part of a community that values your growth and success!

Career Band Range (Annual Salary) - $92,000.00 to $137,579.00

The posted salary range is designed to reflect a broad career band, encompassing a variety of roles within our organization and serves as a general guideline. Your final compensation will be tailored to your unique skills, experience, and the responsibilities of the role.

If this role resonates with your passion and skills, we would love to hear from you!