Staff Auditor

Stony Brook University•Town of Smithtown, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Internal Audit, the Staff Auditor performs audit procedures that help evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls at Stony Brook Medicine, ensuring risks are identified and addressed. Supports the Internal Audit (IA) team by gathering, analyzing, and documenting information that contributes to accurate and reliable audit findings. Assists in assessing whether operations are efficient, compliant with policies, and aligned with regulatory requirements. Contributes to departmental goals by helping deliver high‑quality audit work that strengthens organizational governance and promotes continuous improvement. Enhances the overall audit process by providing timely, well‑organized work that enables the department to meet its annual audit plan and strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
At least one year of related work experience.
Strong written communication skills, evidenced by experience preparing correspondence, reports, policies, or presentations for varied audiences
Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information (e.g. report/report presentations).
History of demonstrating strong verbal communication skills with leaders.
Works well independently, as well as part of a cohesive team.
Ability and willingness to travel to offsite locations throughout Suffolk County, NY as needed.
Ability and willingness, from time to time, to present to audiences exceeding fifty attendees.
Comfortable asking questions, escalating issues appropriately, and seeking guidance to support outcomes.
Receptive to feedback and demonstrates accountability.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Experience in the fields of accounting, IT, auditing, business analysis, or healthcare.
Strong data analytics skills
Independence, resourcefulness, critical thinking, and ability to think “outside the box” when considering process improvements or gains in efficiency.

Responsibilities

Performing audit procedures, both independently and as part of a team, that conform to the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
Conducting walkthroughs, tests of design/operating effectiveness, and documenting evidence.
Identifying control objectives and basic risks within assigned audits or projects.
Detecting exceptions vs. criteria and documenting deviations accurately.
Participating in routine status updates to the Assistant Director, the Assistant Vice President of IA, and other relevant stakeholders.
Producing complete, accurate, well-supported workpapers that conform to the GIAS.
Contributing to various sections of IA projects, including but not limited to, procedures, results, preliminary findings, if any, and reports.
Managing project timelines and resource expectations.
Participating in the Internal Control Assessment Program by understanding and validating key process flows and controls for various operations at Stony Brook Medicine.
Providing informal guidance to peers and performing as part of a cohesive, collegiate team.
Reporting identified testing anomalies to the Senior Internal Auditor or Assistant Director.
Utilizing data analytics procedures to enhance sampling and testing results to support credible conclusions.
Tracking remediation plans and following up on agreed corrective actions to confirm implementation.