Plans or assists in planning a variety of financial, operational, compliance, and investigative audits of university operations and systems. Oversees continued development of departmental compliance audit program. Gathers background information and recommends the scope of the audit. Applies advanced knowledge of accounting, auditing, financial, risk management and business systems while designing and performing audit test procedures, as appropriate, to accomplish audit objectives and test key controls. Documents and analyzes business processes and risks to identify control strengths and weaknesses. Obtains, analyzes, and appraises audit evidence as a basis for conclusions, exercising professional discretion and judgment. Adequately documents all audit work performed to support conclusions. Identifies business issues and develops recommendations for University management. Reviews management risk mitigation plans and strategies, and works with management to ensure that risks are properly addressed. Communicates and discusses recommendations on matters of significance with University management. Recommends changes in policies and control procedures to improve the effectiveness of the control system. Educates management on ways to identify and respond to risks including how to improve the effectiveness of the control systems within their areas. Drafts audit reports for review and approval by the University Auditor. Follows-up with management to determine that adequate corrective action has been implemented. Supervises Staff Auditor and oversees student intern/student worker program. Performs other duties as assigned, including administrative and indirect audit activities. Obtains annual continuing professional education credits sufficient to meet the U.S. Government Accountability Office requirements. Performs research and provides consulting services to University management on complex and sometimes sensitive financial, operational, and compliance issues, including producing non-standardized work products as necessary. Assists with special projects, investigations, and other activities as assigned. Develops and oversees implementation of departmental compliance audit program. Oversees the completion of annual audit projects.