Director, Internal Audit

1 month ago

Nashville, United States Vanderbilt University Full time
Job Description

The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the internal audit function at Vanderbilt University (VU) and will work collaboratively as part of a co-sourced model. The Director role is an integral part of the university's collaborative effort to enhance internal audit capabilities and provide valuable insights to the institution. Reporting functionally to the Chair of the Audit Committee of the VU Board of Trust and administratively to the Senior Director of Risk and Insurance Management within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Director of Internal Audit will collaborate with the university's co-sourced audit partner to act as the university's Chief Audit Executive (CAE).

The Director of Internal Audit plays a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic direction, coordination, and execution of all internal audit activities. The Director co-leads the development and execution of the annual audit plan, ensures delivery of high-quality work products from audit team members, and works collaboratively with the co-sourced audit firm engaged to provide audit services. The Director partners with the co-sourced firm in delivering triannual updates to the Audit Committee regarding the progress of the approved annual audit plan. About the Work Unit:

Internal Audit:

The internal audit function serves the university by providing independent assessments of governance, risk, and control activities. The team works collaboratively within the larger OGC function to provide value added services to identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and promote a robust internal control environment. The team works together to align all activities with the university's strategic objectives and provide the highest quality of service, expertise, and objectivity to VU stakeholders.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:
  • Collaborate with the co-sourced partner to lead the Internal Audit functions including responsibility for persons, process, systems and strategic direction of the work unit.
  • Provide strategic leadership aligning audit activities with the institution's goals and objectives.
  • Coordinated Audit Planning, Execution, and Oversight: support the co-sourced partner by providing oversight of the preparation of comprehensive audit reports, ensuring clear communication of scope, findings, recommendations, and risk assessments. Collaborate with the co-sourced partner to present audit results to executive leadership, governing bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Risk Assessment: guide the comprehensive risk assessment process to identify potential risks to the university, including financial, operational, strategic, and reputational risks.
  • Reporting and Communication: Present status of approved internal audit plan, audit results, and other significant updates to Audit Committee on a tri-annual basis (more frequently, as needed).
  • Policy Development: Develops and maintain internal audit policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistent and effective audit management practices across the university.
  • Risk Monitoring and Reporting: Establish and maintain systems and processes for ongoing monitoring of risks (audit & operational) as well as timely reporting to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
  • Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with external vendors such as the co-sourced audit vendor(s) to ensure the university receives optimal services and support in managing risks and insurance matters.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, legal counsel, and external advisors, to communicate risk-related issues, obtain buy-in for risk management initiatives, and foster a risk-aware culture within the university.
  • Executive Reporting: Prepare and present reports on internal audit matters to executive management, and other relevant committees as required
This is a hybrid position and is expected to be on campus a minimum of three days per week.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position has direct supervisory responsibility, as well as indirect supervisory coordination responsibility for external teams including internal auditors, and other consultants.

Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field is necessary.
  • Master of Business Administration degree or Higher Education Administration is preferred.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license is necessary.
Experience and Skills:
  • Minimum of ten years of audit experience in a complex organization is necessary. Higher education experience is required.
  • Minimum of five years of supervisory experience of professional staff is necessary.
  • Thorough understanding of financial, operational, and compliance risks related to business processes and the ability to analyze such processes to identify significant issues, associated risks and value-added controls is necessary.
  • Knowledge of the IIA professional practices framework is necessary. Experience leading Quality Assurance Reviews is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of internal control conceptual frameworks, such as COSO or COBIT, is preferred.
Cover Letter and Resume must be submitted to be considered.

About Us

Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:
  • Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt.
  • Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
  • Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health and safety measures which the University may require.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

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