Vice Chancellor for Internal Audit & Accountability

University System of Maryland Office • Columbia, MD

16d • $220,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Vice Chancellor for Accountability is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the internal audit function of the USM. In addition, this position is responsible for other accountability oversight that falls outside the normal audit activity. The position reports functionally to the Chair of USM's Board of Regents' (BOR) Audit Committee and administratively to the Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor ensures the internal audit function complies with professional standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). The Vice Chancellor serves as staff to the BOR Audit Committee, facilitates its agenda and work plan, and assists the Committee in fulfilling its responsibility for overseeing internal controls, risk management, governance, compliance, and audit activities related to the Office of Internal Audit, the Office of Legislative Auditors, independent auditors, and other accountability functions.

Requirements

• Must have significant managerial and supervisory experience.
• Must have experience conducting and supervising audits and knowledge of information management systems.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. He/she will be expected to deal with those in senior level positions - regents, presidents and vice presidents as well as operational staff at all levels.
• Must have full understanding of professional standards established by the IIA.
• Must be adept at public speaking.
• Must be a self-starter and perform at a high level with minimal oversight.
• Must be an effective communicator with all levels of management.
• Must have strong leadership skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of sophisticated financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Internal Audit Leadership and Strategic Oversight (35%)
• Audit, Risk, and Accountability Activities (30%)
• Reporting, Coordination, and Advisory Responsibilities (20%)
• Board of Regents Audit Committee Support and Governance (15%)

Benefits

• Paid Leave: 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick & safe leave, 15 holidays, 3 personal leave days, 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement Plans: Mandatory and supplemental options with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA.
• Life Insurance: Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife.
• Tuition Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families.
• Training & Development: Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access.
• Credit Union Access: Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees