Associate Director

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The mission of Internal Audit is to assist the Board of Regents and University management in the discharge of their oversight, management and operating responsibilities. This is achieved by providing independent assurance, consulting and education services to the University community. Our services add value by improving the control, risk management and governance processes to help the University achieve its business objectives.

We have an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director to be responsible for managing and leading a comprehensive internal audit services program for the University of Washington. Specific internal auditing services include, but are not limited to:

* preparation of University-wide audit plans,
* audits of organized units, programs, activities, functional areas, and information systems,
* investigations of allegations of improper governmental activities and misuse of University resources,
* consultations and advisory services in response to special requests from management, and
* follow up reviews of management corrective action.

This position is also responsible for presenting information to the Regents and various committees such as the UW and UW Medicine entities finance and audit committees, patient safety & quality committees, and high-level executives.

The Associate Director is responsible for working with individuals across the University (including all UW Medicine entities) at all levels from Regent, President & Provost to Deans, Administrators and Chairs to the staff who fulfill the entry level positions across the academic and administrative units across campus. The position oversees complex and potentially professionally challenging conversations with Executives regarding personnel who have violated University policies, rules and regulations due to investigations and audits completed. Due to this position's familiarity with the entire UW operations, the Associate Director assist in the coordination between the academy and healthcare entities in order to identify the best solution for the University as a whole.

The Associate Director is also responsible for coordinating audit related activities with University affiliates such as Fred Hutch Cancer Center, and Seattle Children's. This position requires an extensive and in-depth knowledge of a vast array of federal, state, and other regulatory laws and regulations as well as the underlying business processes, controls and objectives governed by these pronouncements. In addition to in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, this position requires familiarity with the entire University organization structure to ensure the appropriate departments/personnel are involved in responding to regulatory inquiries or audits. The position requires skill in identifying underlying risks to the various University business objectives and projects.

The position needs to operate across the entirety of the University, all three academic campuses and all medical facilities. The reports written by this position and their teams can impact internal controls across the University both in the academic and administrative ranks. Internal Audit is a primary tool of the Regents and UW Medicine entity boards in ensuring financial, operational and compliance integrity. Current level of frequent and costly compliance issues in higher education and healthcare emphasize the importance of the Internal Audit function. This position will have a major impact on the success of the internal audit function at the UW.

Duties & Responsibilities

Directs the execution of the internal audit plan, directly supervise and manage assignments of professional staff in the performance of audit, management requests, and investigations to ensure the examinations are conducted in accordance with department and professional standards 50%

Perform an annual risk assessment, plan and prepare the annual University audit plan 10%

Oversee the regulatory external audit liaison function (i.e., state, federal and other sponsor auditors) 10%

Provide advisory services through 1:1 consultations, training, or participation on University cross-functional and process work groups and committees as appropriate 10%

Manager HR functions such as supervision of audit seniors in their development including review and approval of annual performance plans, recruitment 5%

Provide regular updates of Internal Audit projects to University executives and audit committees 5%

Participate/lead internal quality assurance/improvement projects as required by professional standards and meet CPE requirements to maintain certifications 5%,

Other administrative work such as attending staff/manager meetings, updating office procedures, development of department budgets, approval of certain expenses, etc. 5%

Requirements include:

* Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, information technology, or related field
* Professional Certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or equivalent)
* 10 years of audit experience, to include experience in a specialized field such as higher education, healthcare, IT, and supervisory experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:

* Master's degree
* 3 years of healthcare audit experience
* 5 years of supervisory experience

Working Environment:

* Position will be expected to work independently, work with personnel across all stations of the University, physically working at a desk; however, with the ability to work remotely at client locations and attend client meetings in their offices.
* National travel to attend trainings.
* Occasional international travel to conduct audits.
* Work hours for most days are 8+hours in length.

Other Comments:

* This position may occasionally work directly and supervise student interns.
* The position may also be required to oversee audit assistance provided to external CPA firm, KPMG.
* This position will also work with our Co-Source IA Firm on audits in the healthcare field and regulatory environment.

Application Process:

You will be asked to submit a cover letter AND your response (in a separate "Cover Letter Assessment" to the following (limited to 7900 characters):

"We would like to know more about your experience with diversity, race and equity, and social justice. Please tell us about your experience engaging and working with diverse communities - particularly in the context of your professional, volunteer, or civic work. Please also address efforts you have made or been involved with to foster diversity competence and understanding."

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.