Audit Manager, Mortgage Operations (Charlotte, NC)

Audit Manager, Mortgage Operations

Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking an Audit Manager, Mortgage Operations for a direct hire opportunity with a financial services client.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the execution of high-risk and complex audit engagements by defining scope, planning, and developing test strategies, incorporating data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Allocate resources efficiently, aligning team members’ skills and schedules to ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget.
• Establish and uphold quality expectations based on corporate audit standards, assessing process documentation for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare well-structured, insightful audit reports that align with the organization’s risk appetite framework and effectively communicate findings to key stakeholders.
• Identify and assess significant risks and substantive issues beyond procedural gaps, thinking outside the “norm” to offer practical solutions in addition to uncovering problems.
• Mentor and develop junior team members by actively providing coaching, training, and professional guidance.
• Leverage deep industry expertise to provide meaningful challenge and insight, strengthening partnerships with business leaders.
• Oversee the timely and high-quality completion of audits, projects, and special assignments while offering advisory support on new systems, process enhancements, and policy changes.
• Operate independently, applying sound judgment in conducting complex risk-based assessments and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Requires 6-8 years of experience in banking, auditing, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of audit principles, financial services, and banking operations, with strong knowledge of risk management and process optimization.
• Proven ability to analyze complex information, identify root causes of issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts. Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant audit tools, with strong project management and advisory capabilities to drive successful audit execution.

For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_ 4217. You may also send a copy of your resume to: resumes@lewisjamesprofessional.com and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_ 4217. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V