Senior Auditor

Tennessee Tech University • Cookeville, TN

39d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Auditor role performs and supervises audits, consulting projects, investigations, and other internal audit work that conforms to the Institute of Internal Auditors' professional standards by providing objective and independent evaluations to reduce the university's risk and improve its operations. The Senior Auditor conducts projects autonomously with limited supervision and performs audit work as part of a project team or with other auditors to perform duties as assigned by the project's supervisor or the Chief Audit Executive. This role maintains auditing and technical knowledge and uses professional judgment to execute job responsibilities. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, auditing, finance, or a business-related field with at least seven years of related professional experience or a master's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, auditing, finance, or a business-related field with at least five years of related professional experience.
• Experience must include at least three years of auditing experience and one year of supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or similar certification is required.
• Project and time management skills to determine individual and team priorities, allocate time, and assign tasks.
• Competency in Internal Audit Standards and related skillsets, including risk assessment and analysis.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Relationship building and conflict management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree such as an MBA from an accredited institution with a concentration in auditing or accounting or a master's degree from an accredited institution in accounting or auditing is preferred.
• At least 4 years of audit experience with at least 2 of the 4 years of supervisory experience, internal audit experience, and experience in higher education and/or sponsored programs/institutional research auditing experience.
• Knowledge of administrative and financial operations of a higher education institution.
• Knowledge of specific higher education industry topics and risks, such as institutional research and sponsored programs, financial aid, FERPA, athletics, or healthcare in a university environment.
• Data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop or supervise development of engagement risk assessments, audit/project objectives, scope of work, and audit programs with limited guidance.
• Coordinate project testing and field work by assigning tasks and monitoring completion.
• Coordinate multiple engagements and other work simultaneously.
• Collect and analyze data and relevant information to achieve project objectives.
• Compile data from the university's systems as needed and maintain confidentiality.
• Apply appropriate audit sampling techniques and methodologies.
• Perform walkthroughs of university processes and functions.
• Interview various university personnel, including management.
• Perform testing of data collected and document work in compliance with auditing standards and internal audit policy and procedures.
• Develop effective recommendations based on test results.
• Perform or assist with performance of reviews and investigations of allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse that are reported to Internal Audit.
• Provide guidance to staff or other auditors throughout the project on various topics including but not limited to auditing procedures, university policies, industry guidelines, and regulations.
• Review workpaper documentation and provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Review reports and other relevant communication to ensure clear, concise, and accurate information.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the audit process at the conclusion of each engagement.
• Provide training to other internal audit and university staff and serve as a technical resource as needed.
• Coordinate engagement communication to ensure clear, concise, and accurate information sharing within the team and university constituents.
• Collaborate with and resolve potential conflict that may arise with constituents or with internal staff.
• Utilize communication templates to ensure consistent department communication.
• Draft internal audit reports summarizing results and any identified risks, issues, and related recommendations.
• Assist with maintaining department communication templates as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with peers and administration on campus in various areas.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry peers at other universities and organizations to share knowledge and best practices.
• Ensure work is performed to support the Office of Internal Audit's ongoing quality assurance improvement program (QAIP) as required by the Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) Standards.
• Participate in periodic quality assessment reviews as required by the standards, which includes performing work in accordance with policies and procedures and reviewing other department members' work and providing feedback.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of the IIA Standards as they relate to the stated job duties in addition to key industry topics and risks, including but not limited to one or more of the following: institutional research, athletics, university finance and accounting procedures, information technology, information security, university related healthcare topics, leadership, and/or university related regulations and applicable state laws.
• Maintain membership and participate in applicable professional organization(s) to maintain knowledge and skillsets.

Benefits

• The University offers a competitive benefits package.
• Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays.
• Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services