Senior Internal Auditor

Reporting to the President, the Senior Internal Auditor conducts operational and compliance audits across the College to identify risks and control deficiencies that may impact the integrity of reported information and the achievement of business objectives. This role will perform a wide variety of routine and non-routine accounting and auditing functions in accordance with standard auditing procedures. The Senior Internal Auditor will design, scope, test, document, analyze, deliver recommended actions, and report on a variety of financial, operational, compliance, and investigative audits of the College's operations and systems. The individual should expect to assume a lead role in managing the completion of audit and confidential assignments and work in collaboration with the Finance area. Provide advisory insights to senior leadership on risk management, governance, and control effectiveness. Experience in presenting and discussing information in a logical, professional, and objective manner; manage discussions to effectively build consensus and drive forward-looking actions. Possesses a strong knowledge of technical auditing concepts, business processes, and internal control systems. Brings a sound understanding of core regulatory/best practice control models for a higher education environment. Develop and maintain an annual risk-based internal audit plan based on an enterprise-wide risk assessment of financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks. Perform audit assignments, plan or assist in planning a variety of financial, operational, compliance, and investigative audits of College operations and systems. Develop and execute a comprehensive audit program to include planning and performance of financial, compliance, irregularity, and special projects within the College. Provide regular audit reports or activities to the President and Board of Trustees. Serve as a point of contact, in conjunction with the College's finance office, on internal and external audits. Applies knowledge of auditing, financial, risk management and business systems while designing and performing audit test procedures, as appropriate, to accomplish audit objectives and test key controls. Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders in the development of data analytics and execution of audit planning and testing. Document and analyze business processes and risks to identify control strengths and weaknesses. Obtain, analyze, and appraise audit evidence as a basis for conclusions, exercising professional discretion and judgment. Adequately documents all audit work performed to support conclusions. Identify business issues and develop recommendations for College management. Review management and risk mitigation plans and strategies and work with management to ensure that risks are properly addressed. Communicate and discuss recommendations on matters of significance with College management. Recommend changes in policies and control procedures to improve the effectiveness of the control system. Educate management on ways to identify and respond to risks including how to improve the effectiveness of the control systems within their areas. Provide follow-up with management to determine that adequate corrective action has been implemented. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required. At least seven years' qualified experience as an auditor, with at least three years of which must have been at a senior level. Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, applicable industry guides, generally accepted auditing and government auditing standards, fund accounting, and statistical sampling techniques. Working knowledge of technology and software tools. Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, executive leadership, and regulatory authorities. Masters degree in Business Administration or related field. Ten or more years of qualified experience as an auditor, with at least five years of which must have been at a senior level. Certification as a CIA, CISA, or CPA. Experience in a higher education or non-profit environment preferred.