Internal Auditor - Full-time

pspan style="font-weight: bold"Job Description – Internal Auditor/span/p pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Organization:/span Dakota Economic Development Corporation (DEDC)brspan style="font-weight: bold"Reports To:/span Director of Compliancebrspan style="font-weight: bold"Location:/span Hybrid/Remote as applicablebrspan style="font-weight: bold"FLSA Status:/span Non-Exemptbrbr/p p /p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Position Summary/span/p pbr/p pThe Internal Auditor serves as an independent assurance function within the Dakota Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) to evaluate and strengthen the organization’s internal controls, risk management, and compliance framework. Reporting directly to the Director of Compliance, this role performs audits, assessments, and reviews across all operational and financial functions to ensure compliance with Tribal law, applicable federal regulations, and internal policy standards./p pThe Internal Auditor helps protect the integrity of DEDC’s financial compliance systems, reinforces its governance framework, and supports continuous improvement efforts through transparency, accountability, and alignment with DEDC’s mission to uphold Tribal sovereignty and economic sustainability./p pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Key Responsibilities/span/p pbr/p pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"       1.) Audit Planning Execution/span/p pbr/p ul liDevelop and execute a quarterly and annual risk-based internal audit plan in coordination with the Director of Compliance./li liConduct operational, financial, and compliance audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls./li liIdentify systemic risks, inefficiencies, or areas of non-compliance impacting DEDC’s programs and lending operations./li liEnsure adherence to internal audit standards and maintain detailed working papers and testing documentation./li /ul pbr/p p     span style="font-weight: bold" 2.)/span span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold"Risk Assessment Internal Controls/span/p pbr/p ul liEvaluate enterprise-wide risk exposure and assist management in developing action plans to mitigate priority risks./li liAssess the integrity of financial statements, reporting processes, and system security controls./li liTest compliance with consumer protection laws (TILA, ECOA, FCRA, GLBA) and internal policies./li liRecommend improvements to enhance accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency./li /ul pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"      3.) /spanspan style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold"Compliance Support Coordination/span/p pbr/p ul liCollaborate with the Director of Compliance to ensure all business functions adhere to Tribal laws, applicable federal standards, and DEDC policy frameworks./li liSupport compliance monitoring and internal review initiatives related to vendor oversight, data protection, and governance./li liConduct follow-up audits to verify implementation of corrective actions./li /ul pbr/p pspan style="font-size: 12pt"  span style="font-weight: bold"    4.) /span/spanspan style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold"Reporting Analysis/span/p pbr/p ul liPrepare professional audit reports for the Director of Compliance and executive management, summarizing findings, impacts, and recommendations./li liPresent audit results in a clear and actionable manner that supports strategic and operational decision-making./li liMaintain tracking of open audit findings and support management in timely resolution./li /ul pbr/p p   span style="font-weight: bold"   5.) /spanspan style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold"Continuous Improvement Capacity Building/span/p pbr/p ul liPromote awareness of audit principles and risk management practices throughout the organization./li liSupport development of new policies, procedures, and internal standards that enhance DEDC’s accountability and governance capacity./li liParticipate in compliance and training initiatives to strengthen Tribal oversight and operational self-sufficiency./li /ul pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Qualifications/span/p pbr/p ul liBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s or certification (CIA, CPA, or CISA) preferred./li liMinimum of 5 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, risk management, or financial or compliance oversight roles./li liKnowledge of internal audit standards, governance practices, and compliance frameworks./li liExperience auditing consumer financial services, Tribal enterprises, or regulated industries preferred./li liStrong analytical, critical thinking, and investigative skills./li liProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and audit or data analysis software./li liAbility to synthesize complex information and communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats./li liDemonstrated integrity, discretion, and independence in the performance of audit functions./li /ul pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Core Competencies/span/p pbr/p ul liAudit Planning Risk Assessment/li liCompliance Regulatory Insight/li liInternal Controls Operational Evaluation/li liFinancial Analysis Data Integrity/li liReporting Stakeholder Communication/li liEthical Judgment Confidentiality/li liContinuous Process Improvement/li liTribal Governance Sovereignty Awareness/li liCollaboration Professional Accountability/li /ul pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Work Environment Travel/span/p pbr/p ul liHybrid or remote work model, depending on location./li liOccasional travel required for on-site audits, reviews, or training sessions./li /ul p /p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Salary/span/p pbr/p pSalary is commensurate with experience, and offers will be competitive based on qualifications and industry standards, with comprehensive benefits including:/p pbr/p ul liHealth, dental, and vision insurance./li li401(k) retirement plan./li liRetirement savings options./li /ul p /p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Tribal Preference Policy/span/p pbr/p pIn accordance with DEDC policy, Tribal Preference applies to this position:/p pbr/p ol liMember of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe/li liDescendant of a member or members of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe/li liMember of another federally recognized tribe/li /ol p /p pPreference applies to hiring, promotion, training, and layoffs if candidates meet minimum qualifications. Among equally qualified candidates, the most suitable in the preference category will be selected./p p /p