The Role
Lead and oversee financial, operational, and information systems audits for the University. Plan and staff audit projects, ensure compliance with IIA and ISACA standards, coordinate with CAE and external auditors, present findings to senior leadership and the Board, supervise and develop audit staff, participate in investigations and consulting committees, and support strategic audit planning.
Summary Generated by Built In
Manage, supervise and coordinate activities related to an office, department or function in an effective, efficient and professional manner. Participate in meetings, discussions, projects and workshops as may pertain to the administration of the services being provided by the respective area. Competently and professionally complete the duties and responsibilities assigned. May be required to develop and facilitate presentations.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the performance of integrated financial, operational, and information systems audits related to the University of Memphis. Assesses and evaluates computer assisted audit techniques and software for all projects. Ensures compliance with the University’s audit methodology, the Internal Audit Charter, the Global Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards, and the standards for information system auditing as established by Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Develops and presents innovative and creative presentations to various audiences, including BOT materials. Builds trust and collaborates with audit customers and others to facilitate the support necessary to effect change. Participates on various consulting committees and investigations. Supports the internal audit strategic plan and the University of Memphis Strategic plan.
- Coordinates with the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) to establish project direction and determine project staffing. Assists in developing the annual business plan and the department’s financial budget and administrating the operating budget. Ensures audit tasks and projects are completed timely based on proper time budgets and established milestones and deadlines. Attend entrance and exit customer meetings. Communicates audit issues and solutions through oral and written channels to senior and executive management to ensure major financial and operational deficiencies are addressed with appropriate remediation and corrective action implemented by management. Coordinates with external auditors, internal groups, and others to prevent duplication of work and to optimize audit coverage. Stays current on emerging risk and regulations, laws, statues, etc. as they effect the University and audit projects.
- Represents CAE, when applicable, at the Finance and Audit committee Board of Trustee meetings to communicate results of audit and investigation activities.
- Selects, trains, motivates, and provides ongoing coaching and performance evaluations to exempt staff auditors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, engineering, or information systems. CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or master’s degree preferred.
- At least six (6) years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, regulatory compliance, finance, fraud analysis, and or information systems.
- Experience in audit planning, reporting, and complying with IIA and/or ISACA standards.
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Preference: 3 years of management experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About UsThe University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or Information Systems
- CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or master's degree
- At least six (6) years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, regulatory compliance, finance, fraud analysis, or information systems
- Experience in audit planning, reporting, and complying with IIA and/or ISACA standards
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information
- Approximately 3 years of management experience (preference)
- Authorized to work in the U.S.; employer will not sponsor employment visas
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The Company
What We Do
The University of Memphis is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, committed to academic excellence and community engagement. Driven by a philosophy of 'doing,' the institution leverages a diverse workforce of faculty and staff to foster a dynamic learning environment. The university provides a comprehensive range of educational opportunities and maintains a strong commitment to equal employment and institutional equity.


