LSU Shreveport-Audit Manager

This position is located in Shreveport, LA

This position is a supervisory, unclassified position located in Shreveport, LA. The Audit Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and performance of audits as well as provides assistance to OIA leadership to ensure completion of the annual audit plan and other departmental objectives.  This position will supervise auditors, as necessary.  Responsibilities are to be fulfilled with limited supervision.  This is a hands-on position that interfaces with the most senior level of management.  The Audit Manager must be detail, action, solution, and results oriented and dedicated to continuous improvement.  

Job Responsibilities:
30% - Operational supervision of staff in the execution of financial, operational, regulatory, management requested audits at any LSU or LSU-related entity, campus, or research center, etc. including audit planning, completion, and follow-up.   Includes reviewing work papers, writing audit reports, conducting interviews and conferences, and performing independent projects as needed.  Provide appropriate levels of supervision and quality assurance review to ensure work performed by others is accurate, competently performed and meets established standards for documentation.
20% - Plan, organize, direct and/or conduct financial, operational, follow-up or compliance audits, investigations, or agreed-upon procedures
10% - Provide professional audit reports supported by competent evidential data, partner with clients to develop recommendations to improve controls and systems, and conduct entrance and exit conferences.
10% - Inform supervisor of detailed progress of audits, major findings, problems encountered. Maintain attention to detail and implement successful project management practices.
10% - Establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with university management and auditees to assist in the completion of the audit plan.
5% - Assist in development of risk-based audit plan by identifying exposures and potential impact of risks to University.
5% - Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of university systems and utilize computer assisted audit techniques as a routine audit tool.
10% - Other duties as necessary.

Additional Information:
In-state travel may be required, including overnight, up to 25%.  Annual completion of 40 hours of continuing professional development as required to maintain active professional certification(s).

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant business field, information systems, public administration, higher education administration, or other field with acceptable relevant experience.
- Minimum five years of relevant experience (auditing, compliance, governmental, healthcare, higher education, or risk analysis and assurance services).
- Minimum three years of supervisory or project management experience(such as leading audit engagements and coordinating team members assigned to those audits).

Certifications/Licenses: CPA, CIA, or CISA is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's level training in accounting, business, or public administration. 
- Experience in related industry (university, healthcare, state government)..

Job Competencies:

Advanced

• Writing and Communication Skills
• Analytical, problem solving, interpersonal
• Personal Ethics & Sound judgement
• Project Management
• Understanding of risks/controls

Proficient

• Supervisory/leadership
• Client Relationships
• ERP Systems
• Financial/Operational/Compliance Auditing

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.