Deputy University Auditor
2 weeks ago
Deputy University Auditor
10001089
Fairfax, VA
Administrative or Professional Faculty
Opening on: Apr 30 2024
Department:
Office of Audit Risk and Compliance
Job Category:
Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type:
Full-Time
Work Schedule:
Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type:
On-Site Required
Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check:
Yes
Financial Background Check:
Yes
About the Department:
Reporting functionally to the Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee of the Board of Visitors ('Committee') and administratively to the university's President, the Office of University Audit provides independent, objective, risk-based assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the university's operations. It utilizes a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of university governance, risk management, and control processes related to:
Achievement of the university's strategic objectives;
Reliability and integrity of significant financial and operational information;
Effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of operations and programs;
Safeguarding of assets; and
Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts.
About the Position:
The Deputy University Auditor provides operational leadership and supervision of a high-quality, coordinated, risk-based internal audit program which provides university executives and Board members with assurance related to university governance, risk management, and control processes. The position is also responsible for developing the Office of University Audit team's effectiveness through recruiting, talent development, performance management, and overall leadership. The position reports to the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer and operates under a charter approved by the Committee.
Responsibilities:
Provides university executives and Board members with assurance through directing, leading, supervising, and performing high-quality, coordinated, risk-based internal audits which evaluates university governance, risk management, and control processes. This includes planning work; coordinating with team members, co-sourced staff, and other university personnel; evaluating risks and controls; testing control effectiveness; supervising and documenting work; and communicating audit results and potential improvements through verbal communications and written audit reports;
Develops Office of University Audit talent through recruiting, and providing performance management, experiential development, and training;
Monitors university business processes and activities to (i) evaluate risks in support of maintaining a current university-wide audit universe and audit risk assessment, and (ii) identify potential risk responses and audit activities. Identifies potential university and audit department improvements; works projects to realize benefits;
Oversees the performance of, and in some cases conducts and coordinates investigations related to allegations of (i) fraud, waste, and abuse, and (ii) other matters. Among other things, this includes management and supervision of investigation requests received from the Commonwealth Office of the State Inspector General's (OSIG's) State Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline; and
Manages audit costs (time and expense) effectively. Manages co-sourced resources to provide specialized expertise and supplemental resources effectively. Other duties as logical to the position as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field;
Demonstrated successful experience leading teams providing risk-based audit programs, risk-based auditing services, and/or risk advisory services;
Demonstrated ability to lead small, high-performing teams, including setting clear, aligned goals; coaching and supporting for superior performance; and providing feedback for talent development and continuous improvement;
Demonstrated ability to audit business processes, programs, and operations which often span organizational departments;
Demonstrated ability to audit, or supervise audits of large-scale IT business environments, user-developed applications and environments, networks, application controls, information security, and related control frameworks;
Superior skills in the areas of communication, relationship-building, collaboration, influence management, and problem-solving successfully demonstrated working in complex, decentralized institutional environments with executive and operational management, and with auditors, including business-focused auditors and IT specialist auditors, and personnel of co-sourced audit firms;
Highest levels of integrity; strong initiative and professionalism with a results-oriented work style; ability to drive a professional culture;
Analytical skills with ability to identify and assess risk and exposures across a wide variety of processes;
Knowledge of relevant auditing and risk management standards and principles, such as the Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Internal Audit Standards, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology); and federal, state, and industry laws and regulations governing higher education institutions;
Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset with a strong customer-centric mindset; and
Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or ability to obtain such certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field;
Professional experience working in a large complex professional services firm, higher education, or corporate environment;
Familiarity with Ellucian Banner systems; and
Ongoing continuing professional education to demonstrate professional growth and relevance.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Deputy University Auditor
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Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date:
April 30, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by:
May 17, 2024
Open Until Filled?:
Yes
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