Principal Auditor

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•$68,970 - $127,008

About The Position

The Office of Audit Risk and Compliance (OARC) is a dynamic risk and controls assurance partner for Duke University, Duke University Health System and their affiliated entities. OARC performs operational, financial compliance and information technology assessments to evaluate business processes and technology systems for efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy. OARC also conducts advisory engagements focused on risk assessment, root cause analysis, performance metrics, process design and technology pre-implementation. The Principal Auditor supports the mission and objectives of OARC through highly engaged interaction with the OARC team leaders, collaboration with team members and independent delivery of high-quality professional services. Valuable professional attributes include personal initiative, highly-developed critical thinking, strong relationship building skills, confident communication style and tactful diplomacy. The successful Principal Auditor is also a visible and engaged member of Duke, building and developing effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve results. The Principal Auditor position is an ideal gateway into the complex, challenging and rewarding environment of a world-class university and academic medical center. Broad exposure to the organization provides the Principal Auditor with knowledge and experience to pursue career advancement. The most successful Principal Auditor is one who has capitalized on his/her relationships for long-term success within Duke.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, management information systems, or a related field (advanced degree desirable)
Professional certification strongly preferred (CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification is strongly preferred)
At least 4 years of experience in auditing, accounting, or financial operations, including engagement planning and delivery
Strong analytical, communication, and relationship‑management skills
Ability to independently plan, execute, and report on audit and advisory engagements
Strong business acumen and problem‑solving skills
Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in public accounting or professional services environments
Experience performing operational, financial, compliance, or IT audits
Ability to lead complex, risk‑based audit and advisory engagements

Responsibilities

Communicate and collaborate with OARC team members, department leadership and client representatives.
Plan and perform independent, objective audit and advisory service engagements based upon understanding risks, developing scope and project management against milestones.
Examine and analyze records and conduct client interviews to evaluate internal controls, business process design, risk mitigation strategy and/or compliance with Duke policy or third-party regulations.
Lead risk-based engagement planning, perform fieldwork, document workpapers and draft engagement reports.