Risk Advisory Internal Audit Associate (Financial/Operations)

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey.

Are you an internal auditor or public accounting professional ready to take your career beyond routine testing and into meaningful advisory work? Cherry Bekaert's expanding Risk Advisory Services practice is helping financial institutions navigate increased regulatory complexity, operational risk, and business transformation. As a Internal Audit Associate (Financial/Operations), you'll gain exposure and develop your expertise across a broad range of banking operations while collaborating with experienced professionals, building meaningful client relationships, and making an immediate impact.

As a Risk Advisory Internal Audit Associate (Financial/Operations), you will:

• Work alongside a collaborative team to execute internal audit and risk advisory engagements for financial institution clients
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls across financial, operational, and regulatory functions
• Perform risk assessments and reviews to identify opportunities for improved controls, efficiency, and compliance
• Monitor engagement progress, helping ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering valuable insights and exceptional service
• Support audits and advisory projects across areas such as:
  • Lending
  • Deposits
  • Asset Liability Management (ALM), Interest Rate Risk (IRR), and Liquidity
  • Investments and Borrowings
  • Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL)
  • Accounting and Financial Reporting
  • Trust Operations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • FDICIA and SOX

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
• Progress toward or completion of a relevant professional certification including CIA, CFSA, CBA, CPA, or CFE
• One or more years of experience in professional services, internal audit, banking, or credit union environments
• Knowledge of federal and state banking regulations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and client-focused environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business technologies
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed, not expected to exceed 25%

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

$62,600 - $86,500

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

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