Director of Internal Audit

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision to provide advanced administrative guidance and direction for the Internal Audit office. Proactively lead strategic initiatives to advance Internal Audit services and value to UT Southwestern Medical Center, enhance audit effectiveness, and support Internal Audit team growth and development. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership abilities, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of audit processes and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7 years of related audit experience, to include at least, 5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity leading audit teams in area of responsibility (e.g., IT, Financial)
• CERT INTERNAL AUDITOR (CIA) or CERT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) or other relevant professional certification

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Healthcare and/or higher education industry experience strongly preferred.
• Public accounting or consulting experience is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct audit activities, with accountability for the planning, alignment, execution, and reporting of audit activities in accordance with approved audit plans.
• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards and best practices.
• Assist with carrying out department initiatives designed to increase value of the Internal Audit department to the UT Southwestern community.
• Perform a wide variety of duties requiring a thorough understanding of institutional processes, systems, functions, programs, and policies.
• Interact with senior leadership across the institution to provide consultation and participate in key initiatives.
• Establish performance measures, conduct monitoring, and perform continuous quality assurance of the department to ensure compliance with professional internal audit standards, and UT System policies and procedures.
• Provide coaching and mentoring and encourage improved performance to become a best practice internal audit function.
• Participate in organizational committees to provide valuable insights into evolving transformational business initiatives related to risks and controls.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
• Oversee budget expenditures and scheduling.
• Oversee supervisors and/or subordinate managers to include establishing priorities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve audit methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal audit function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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