Albert Rojas
Canvas Credit Union
Arvada,CO
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Dynamic Audit Executive with over 15 years of experience in establishing and enhancing internal audit functions across diverse industries. Successfully restructured Canvas Credit Union's Internal Audit Department, achieving significant cost savings and expanded audit coverage through innovative AI integration and a lean team approach. Proven ability to modernize risk frameworks and streamline executive reporting processes, ensuring clarity and efficiency. Expertise in fostering strong external audit relationships, developing high-performing teams, and maintaining effective communication with the Audit Committee to drive organizational success.
Work History
Assistant Vice President of Internal Audit
2 Years- Led the Internal Audit Department with strategic oversight to support audit governance and committee-level reporting at $5 billion asset credit union.
- Planned, executed, and completed insourcing of audit function after 15+ year third-party provider relationship, maintaining audit oversight while reducing third-party spend by $200,000/year.
- Increased audits performed by over 50% by developing audit plan that directed audit activity toward high-risk areas, conducted limited scope audits, and aligned with regulatory guidance.
- Reorganized Audit Department operations with certified auditors and launched intern program to build pipeline for audit talent.
- Introduced Microsoft Copilot to streamline audit processes and improve team productivity. Built SharePoint repository to centralize work paper requests and project status tracking.
- Redesigned audit reporting from ten pages to a single executive-ready page to support faster decision-making for senior leadership and Audit Committee stakeholders.
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve member engagement and satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced turnaround times.
- Mentored junior audit staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
Director of Internal Audit
2 Years- Managed five-auditor team to deliver annual audit plan and oversee department budget, coordinating audit scope, schedule adherence, and resource allocation.
- Led comprehensive internal audits to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Reviewed audit team deliverables for quality control and coached staff on technical best practices, supporting talent promotion and hiring activities.
- Advised Audit Committee on internal audit activities and chaired consultative engagements covering scope, delivery, and results.
- Led continuous monitoring program enhancement by developing team member capabilities, resulting in examiner recognition for superior program execution.
- Coordinated audit third-party relationship to provide audit support and structured staff development, ensuring smooth transition through staff reduction and leadership changes for annual audit plan completion.
Internal Audit Manager
11 Months- Led the Internal Audit Department during extended audit leadership absence, including Audit Committee engagement and monthly CEO reporting.
- Coordinated Internal Audit Team workflow to assess regulatory standards and organizational policy compliance.
- Owned the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Review process and partnered with Retail Operations leadership to update branch audit methodology, ensuring consistent application of best practices.
- Managed audit report enhancements by refining ratings presentation, reorganizing finding layouts, and improving report structure to support clearer, more usable deliverables.
- Directed supervision of four audit staff, administered continuous monitoring program oversight, and led robbery investigations to strengthen departmental operational response to incidents.
- Improved team performance by providing ongoing training, guidance, and mentorship to junior auditors.
- Strengthened the company''s overall control environment by identifying weaknesses and recommending corrective actions.
Sr. Internal Auditor
11 Months- Supervised compliance, operational, and IT audits, enhancing risk assessment and control evaluation processes.
- Led staff training on audit methodology and documentation standards to support consistent, high-quality report writing.
- Owned coordination of audit third-party partner, liaised with NCUA & State examiners, and managed exam scheduling and evidence delivery processes.
- Updated Internal Audit operational procedures and managed management action plan tracking to ensure alignment with IIA standards.
Audit Manager
1 Year 3 Months- Conducted and led compliance audits by assessing risks, developing corrective work plans, and documenting findings with remediation follow-up for regulatory adherence.
- Managed auditor team performance on engagements by reviewing work papers and facilitating audit meetings with management to discuss results and corrective actions.
- Coached and mentored audit staff while consolidating audit job aids and templates into structured resource library for streamlined access and improved team efficiency.
Internal Auditor – Level 3
1 Year 1 Month- Led audit and consultative engagement activities to identify operational improvement opportunities and verify compliance with contractual and federal requirements.
- Upgraded audit methodology and documentation aligned with IIA International Standards; created audit planning and report template frameworks to strengthen consistency across engagements.
- Executed SOX control walkthroughs to assess control design and effectiveness in support of compliance readiness.
- Developed chevron diagram to support annual audit plan development by identifying risks across business functions.
Senior Auditor
4 Years 8 Months- Conducted operational, compliance, and performance audits, emphasizing risk assessment, control testing, and staff performance management within largest process area of Kaiser's SOX program.
- Assessed SOX control-structure effectiveness and assisted with KPMG's audit of Kaiser's financial statements.
Staff Auditor II / Staff Auditor I
3 Years 8 Months- Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and university policies.
- Supervised staff and reviewed their work for quality.
- Championed TeamMate (Audit Software), utilized ACL and Oracle Hyperion for data analysis, and supported the Audit Director in annual risk assessment and audit planning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics With Accounting Emphasis
Skills
Strategic leadership
Audit planning
Risk management
Project management
Process improvement
Stakeholder engagement
Audit methodology
Financial budget oversight
Management reporting
Data analysis
Team development
SOX 404 compliance experience
Affiliations
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Certification
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) — In Progress
- Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor (CCUIA)
Timeline
Assistant Vice President of Internal Audit
Canvas Credit Union
08.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Director of Internal Audit
Canvas Credit Union
07.2022 - 07.2024Read More
Internal Audit Manager
Canvas Credit Union
08.2021 - 07.2022Read More
Sr. Internal Auditor
Canvas Credit Union
09.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Audit Manager
DaVita
02.2019 - 05.2020Read More
Internal Auditor – Level 3
United Launch Alliance
01.2018 - 02.2019Read More
Senior Auditor
Kaiser Permanente
09.2012 - 05.2017Read More
Staff Auditor II / Staff Auditor I
University of California, Santa Barbara
12.2008 - 08.2012Read More
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts from Business Economics With Accounting Emphasis
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