Director of Internal Audit

4 weeks ago

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Vanderbilt University Full time
Job Description

The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the internal audit function at Vanderbilt University, working collaboratively as part of a co-sourced model. 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, the Director of Internal Audit will collaborate with the university's co-sourced audit partner to act as the university's Chief Audit Executive.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Coordinate Audit Planning, Execution, and Oversight, supporting the co-sourced partner by providing oversight of the preparation of comprehensive audit reports, ensuring clear communication of scope, findings, recommendations, and risk assessments.
  • Guide the comprehensive risk assessment process to identify potential risks to the university, including financial, operational, strategic, and reputational risks.
  • Present status of approved internal audit plan, audit results, and other significant updates to the Audit Committee on a tri-annual basis.
  • Develop and maintain internal audit policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistent and effective audit management practices across the university.
  • Establish and maintain systems and processes for ongoing monitoring of risks and timely reporting to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
  • Oversee relationships with external vendors, ensuring the university receives optimal services and support in managing risks and insurance matters.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, legal counsel, and external advisors, to communicate risk-related issues and foster a risk-aware culture within the university.

This is a hybrid position, requiring on-campus presence a minimum of three days per week.

Supervisory Relationships

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

Education and Certifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a similar field is necessary.
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration 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.
  • 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.

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.

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