Internal Audit Program Manager

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Internal Audit Program Manager oversees outsourced internal audit activities and serves as a liaison between Internal Audit and university stakeholders. The role facilitates audit engagements, supports the resolution of audit findings, conducts investigations involving fraud and the misuse of university resources, and provides guidance on risk, compliance, and internal control matters. The Internal Audit Program Manager also partners with leadership and key stakeholders to promote accountability, mitigate organizational risk, and support compliance with university policies and governance practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or business administration or public administration, or in related field(s)
• 6 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, investigations, risk management, accounting, finance, and/or related field(s)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or in related field(s).
• 8 years’ experience within higher education or experience supporting outsources audit, compliance, or risk management programs or experience conducting fraud, financial misconduct, or business-related investigations, or experience serving as a liaison between business stakeholders and audit organizations.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Compliance & Ethics, Professional (CCEP), or related professional certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinates outsourced internal audit activities and serves as a primary liaison between external audit partners and university stakeholders.
• Facilitates audit engagements, supports communication regarding audit objectives and findings, monitors audit progress, and assists in the successful completion of audit-related activities.
• Manages activities related to audit findings and corrective action plans. Partners with stakeholders to evaluate remediation efforts, monitor implementation progress, identify risks, and facilitate timely resolution of audit-related issues. Escalates significant concerns and implementation barriers as appropriate.
• Conducts investigations involving allegations of fraud, misuse of university resources, financial misconduct, conflicts of interest, and other business-related concerns. Evaluates information, develops findings, prepares recommendations, and supports resolution of complex and sensitive matters.
• Provides guidance regarding internal controls, compliance considerations, operational risks, and governance practices. Identifies emerging risks, evaluates impacts, and recommends actions to strengthen accountability, mitigate risk, and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Develops reports, presentations, recommendations, and communications related to audit activities, investigations, corrective actions, and risk matters. Presents findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Partners with university leadership, stakeholders, and external service providers to support audit, compliance, and risk management objectives. Facilitates collaboration and information sharing to support implementation of recommendations and corrective actions.
• Identifies opportunities to improve audit oversight processes, corrective action management practices, investigative approaches, and internal control effectiveness. Applies professional expertise and industry practices to support operational improvements.

Benefits

• The budgeted salary range for this position is $113,000 - $123,000.
• USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
• USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
• USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [email protected] . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

What This Job Offers

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