The Opportunity:
The internal audit activities are designed to add strategic and operational value to the University, as well as provide management and trustees with assurance as to the integrity of internal controls specifically and business processes generally. Internal Audit reports to the Chief Audit Executive and implements a risk-based audit plan in consultation with senior management and the governance committees of the University.
The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing internal audits as prescribed in the Audit Plan under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit. The Senior Internal Auditor may be asked to lead operational, assurance, advisory services, and other special audits/investigations to provide independent assurance that the University’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are designed well and operating effectively.
The position’s title and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Key Responsibilities
Perform operational, assurance, advisory services, compliance, and special audits as assigned, under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit.
Assist in planning audit objectives, developing audit procedures, and documenting work performed in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards.
Conduct interviews, gather and analyze data, and prepare clear, concise audit workpapers and reports.
Perform follow-up reviews to monitor management’s implementation of action plans.
Appropriately apply data analytics and artificial intelligence tools in audits and risk assessments.
About us
For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent life experience.
Candidates must have 1-3 years of internal audit experience. Equivalent experience may include external audit, internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
Required skills, knowledge, abilities:
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
Understanding internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance concepts.
Knowledge of The Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill in project management to achieve quality project outcomes while meeting established timelines.
Skill in time management with the ability to prioritize and plan activities.
Skill in interviewing and conducting interrogations.
Skill in analyzing data and preparing reports.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism in a working environment with confidential and sensitive matters with the utmost discretion and tact.
Ability to possess a strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment that strives to exceed expectations.
Ability to work both independently and in a group setting and team.
Ability to work effectively with diverse constituent groups and individuals.
Ability to fluently read, interpret, speak, write, and understand the English language.
Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively from a location physically distant from the rest of the team.
Ability to prepare error-free documentation and correspondence in a professional and timely manner.
Ability to produce internal audit work which conforms to professional standards.
Ability to travel as needed.
Application process/requirements
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311796. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Cover letter
Full Resume
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 1-3 years of internal audit experience (or equivalent external audit, internal controls, risk management, compliance experience)
- Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and financial reporting principles and practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Project management skills to meet timelines and produce quality outcomes
- Time management and prioritization skills
- Interviewing and investigative skills
- Data analysis and report preparation skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to prepare error-free documentation and conform to professional audit standards
- Ability to travel as needed
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions include an automatic university contribution plus additional matching with immediate vesting, which feedback suggests is a standout feature. Additional options like long-term care integrated with life insurance reinforce long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes a robust holiday schedule with a campus winter closure and a personal leave program that grows with tenure. Many roles observe a four-day summer workweek and receive additional paid time for community service.
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What We Do
Embry‑Riddle has been at the forefront of ground-breaking aeronautical milestones since the early days of flight as the world's largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace. With over 155,000 graduates around the globe, Embry‑Riddle is leading the future – and changing it. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a nonprofit, independent institution offering degree programs at our residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as online through our award-winning Worldwide Campus. Programs at Embry-Riddle cover the various fields within applied science, aviation, business, computers & technology, engineering, security, intelligence & safety and space. The University engages in extensive research that aims to address the unique needs of the future of these industries – thanks to cutting-edge labs and facilities, expert faculty and a dedicated student body. All academic programs at Embry-Riddle are approved for veterans' educational benefits and are accompanied by personalized academic advisement. Visit www.erau.edu for more information. Follow our campuses on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube for a real-time view of life at our campuses. CONTACT INFORMATION: Arizona: [email protected] // 800-888-3728 Florida: [email protected] // 800-862-2416 Worldwide: [email protected] // 800-522-6787
