Why Work at Bank First
At Bank First, we’re not just a bank—we’re a community. Consistently ranked among the top-performing banks in the U.S. and Wisconsin, and recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For”. We combine professional excellence with a culture that truly values people. When you join Bank First, you’re joining a team that invests in your growth, supports your well-being, and celebrates your contributions.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Imagine a workplace where:
- Your career growth is supported through training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities
- Flexibility allows you to balance work and life without compromise
- Your contributions directly impact guests and communities you care about
- You’re part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment
At Bank First, you don’t just fill a role—you make a difference. Every interaction matters, and every team member helps shape the experience our guests love.
About the Role: Internal Auditor
The Internal Auditor executes a risk based internal audit plan following accepted professional auditing standards. The Bank currently maintains a co-sourced relationship with an outside consulting firm. The Internal Auditor will work in conjunction with the AVP - Internal Audit. The Internal Auditor provides an independent and objective opinion by measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of and adherence to financial, accounting, and operational policies, procedures, and regulations. Internal audits are performed across various areas of the Company, including but not limited to deposits, loans, finance and accounting, and treasury management. The Internal Audit position will report to the VP – Enterprise Risk Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform internal audit engagements in conjunction with the AVP - Internal Audit, including planning, fieldwork, remediation testing, and ensuring the timely completion of all work
- Conduct various additional audits as required
- Assist the VP – Enterprise Risk Management and AVP - Internal Audit in preparing various audit report packages
- Input of audit reports, including observations, recommendations, and management responses, into audit remediation software
- Analyze and categorize internal and other audit findings metrics for analysis and reporting to the Audit Committee
- Obtain and analyze department information and data to support defined internal audit procedures
- Assist in formulating recommendations for improvement and communicate results to management
- Act as a liaison between Bank staff and outsourced audit and consulting firms for various outsourced audits and reviews
- Assist the AVP - Internal Audit and VP – Enterprise Risk Management with planning and facilitation of the Internal Audit Risk Assessment
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QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of internal audit experience
- CIA or CPA designation preferred
- Knowledge or ability to quickly learn applicable banking, finance, or accounting regulatory policies and procedures
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Superior analytical skills
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Professional skepticism
- Ability to handle oneself in a professional manner
- Objectivity
- Attention to detail
- Strong ethical focus
About Bank First
Headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Bank First serves communities across Wisconsin and the Illinois Stateline region. Our growth is built on relationship-based banking—getting to know our guests personally and helping them create lasting value.
Our Culture & Vision
We foster curiosity, creativity, and responsiveness while embracing individual differences. Employees are empowered with tools to succeed and supported in their careers. Our vision is to remain the top-performing, independent provider of financial services, delivering personalized solutions and value to guests and communities alike.
Our Values
Relationship Based | Community Focused | Innovative Solutions | Value Driven
Join Bank First and build a career where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference every single day.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of internal audit experience
- CIA or CPA designation
- Knowledge or ability to quickly learn banking, finance, or accounting regulatory policies and procedures
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Superior analytical skills
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Professional skepticism
- Ability to handle oneself in a professional manner
- Objectivity
- Attention to detail
- Strong ethical focus
What We Do
Bank First is headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Through a combination of acquisitions and de novo offices, our Bank has expanded to serve the financial needs of those throughout Wisconsin. Our growth has been achieved through our relationship-based model of banking. We take pride in knowing our customers on a personal level and working together to create value for themselves, their families, and the communities in which we live. As a result of our growth throughout the State of Wisconsin, our valued customers have access to an increased lending capacity, a wider range of products and services, an expanded branch network, and a larger team of bankers dedicated to providing superior financial solutions that are value driven. Bank First employs over 300 full-time equivalent staff and has been consistently named one of the best banks to work by American Banker. At Bank First, we strive for excellence, not only for our customers, but for our employees, community, and shareholders as well. Our focus on excellence has resulted in Bank First being recognized as one of the top performing banks in the United States. We are one of 26 banks in the country to be awarded the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup. The award recognizes the top 10% of community banks in the nation based on profitability, operational efficiency, and balance sheet metrics. Additionally, we have been recognized on the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Bank Honor Roll. As Bank First looks to the future, we will continue to focus on our relationship-based model of banking and expanding our reach throughout the State of Wisconsin. Bank First will continue to expand through organic growth and in the form of de novo branches and strategic acquisitions in the coming years and is excited for the opportunity to provide superior products and services to a larger base. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.
