Auditor

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Director of Internal Audit, the Senior/Auditor plays a vital role in evaluating and strengthening the University’s operational, financial, and regulatory compliance controls. This role collaborates closely with academic and administrative leaders across campus to assess business risks, execute risk-based audits, and provide practical recommendations that support the University's mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–4 years of professional internal/external audit experience (for Auditor role).
• 4+ years of progressively responsible audit experience (for Senior Auditor role).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to present findings to University leadership.
• Proficiency with electronic audit workpapers and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification attained or in progress (CPA, CIA, CFE).
• Experience in higher education internal audit or research administration/grant compliance.
• Hands-on experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Develop customized, risk-based audit programs tailored to University units and complex business processes.
• Perform detailed audit testing, prepare high-quality workpapers, and document findings in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Draft clear, actionable audit reports for executive leadership and department heads.
• Utilize data analytics tools to identify trends, anomalies, and operational efficiencies.
• Evaluate compliance with federal/state regulations, higher education standards, and university policies (including research grant administration).

Benefits

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level