Associate Vice President and Chief Audit Executive

Memphis, TN, United States

University of Memphis Career Opportunities Associate Vice President and Chief Audit Executive Advertised Title Associate Vice President and Chief Audit Executive

Campus Location

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

Position Number TBD

Category

Category Administrative Executive

Department

Department Internal Audit

Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in public accounting, internal auditing, or governmental accounting to include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Candidates should also possess at least one of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ), Certified Internal Auditor ( CIA ), Certified Information Systems Auditor ( CISA ), or Certified Fraud Examiner ( CFE ) and have experience in working with large, computerized accounting systems.

Special Conditions

Initial screening will begin Tuesday, June 4, 2024 and will occur each Tuesday thereafter until a candidate has been selected..

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule.

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/20/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Screening Begins Yes

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $150,000 - $165,000 per year (Commensurate with experience)

Full-Time/Part-Time

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No

Positions Supervised

Office of Audit, Compliance, and Equal Opportunity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated leadership and management of an internal audit team.

Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and presentations, utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills, public speaking, and training skills as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

In-depth knowledge of current internal audit philosophy and practices and compliance practices, internal controls, risk assessment, and investigative processes.

Skills in preparing or monitoring the preparation of comprehensive reports, interpreting, and applying policies and regulations, and conducting interviews.

Ability to present training and information on fraud prevention, effective controls, and best practices to faculty, staff, and management.

Ability to organize work and prioritize objectives; to evaluate evidence; to exercise independent judgment; to plan, implement, evaluate and report activities.

Ability to effectively interact with and communicate information to leadership and the BOT Finance and Audit Committee.

Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides leadership and oversight to the areas of internal audit, compliance, and institutional equity (equal opportunity). Manages the Office of Audit, Compliance, and Equal Opportunity.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develops and implements a comprehensive internal audit strategy, aligned with the University’s strategic initiatives. Provides leadership and direction to the internal audit team ensuring compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Establishes audit policies, procedures, and methodologies to ensure consistency and quality in audit activities and develops audit programs, internal control questionnaires, and audit procedures to be used.

Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborates with leadership and the Board of Trustees ( BOT ) to define audit priorities and ensure audit activities are aligned with university priorities. Coordinates with appropriate institutional personnel to fulfill various audit-related instructions and directives received from the BOT’s Finance and Audit Committee. Determines the priority of audits, reviews audit documentation, and assigns staff accordingly. Coordinates the post-field work activities related to each audit including informal discussion with departmental personnel, review of management responses, and preparation of report.

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversees budget management, planning and expenditure control for departmental operations and salary budget. Prepares forecasting operating requirements and makes recommendations or requests as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all institution employees, the Board of Trustees ( BOT ), and external contacts. Prepares materials for, attends and presents, and follows-up on BOT’s Finance and Audit Committee meetings to include the annual audit plan and Internal Audit Year End Report.

Duties & Responsibilities

In collaboration with Human Resources, the Legal Counsel’s Office, and the Office for Institutional Equity, leads the University’s Complaint Triage Team, which has the authority to conduct or authorize investigation into any matter within its scope of responsibility. Serves on additional projects and various committees reviewing proposed, revised, and/or new policies, procedures, controls, and systems. Acts as a consultant to other committees and departments when questions pertaining to internal control, or procedural requirements arise. Assists with the institution-wide risk and control processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you hold a current certification as one of the following? Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Yes

No

* Please describe your supervisory/management experience. (Open Ended Question)

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