Chief Audit Officer
- Employer
- Miami University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- $120,000.00 - $150,000.00
- Date posted
- Jul 30, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Financial Affairs
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Summary:
Leads an independent and objective audit and consulting program for all campus locations. Manages a staff that performs full-scope audits. Makes recommendations to improve internal control and reduce risk. Maintains comprehensive ERM and compliance programs. Administers hotline.
Duties:
- Develops and presents annual audit plans based on an
evaluation of enterprise risk exposures. Hires and manages a
professional audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, and
experience, to execute audit plans independently and objectively.
Considers any risk or control concerns identified by management or
the Board in planning audits.
- Advises management on internal control and risk reduction through
compliance, financial, information technology, operational and
investigative audits. Promotes operational efficiency and
effectiveness using Lean methodologies. Issues reports summarizing
significant internal control issues, recommendations for
improvement and management responses.
- Reviews follow-up by management to determine whether appropriate
actions have been taken to resolve audit issues. Periodically
provides information for management and the Board of Trustees
Finance and Audit Committee on the status and results of audits.
Reports on the sufficiency of department resources, budget and
staffing annually.
- Performs consulting services to assist management in meeting its
objectives. Consulting services range from formal engagements with
defined scope and objectives, to advisory activities, such as
participating in standing or ad hoc committees or project teams.
Consulting may also include informal guidance provided on an
as-needed basis.
- Maintains a comprehensive enterprise risk management program and
assists management and the Board of Trustees with addressing key
risk exposures. Designed and manages a compliance database of
University legal requirements and responsible staff. Works with
General Counsel to administer the University’s anonymous reporting
hotline.
- Develops staff for promotion to senior roles in auditing,
finance, and business affairs. Adheres to The Institute of Internal
Auditors' mandatory guidance and standards. Established and
maintains a quality assurance program to assure the operation
conforms to the IIA Standards. Quality is validated through
external assessments.
- Coordinates with other University control and monitoring
functions and acts as a liaison for audits performed by external
audit agencies. Negotiates the external audit contract with
independent public accountants and the Auditor of State
representatives. Considers scope of others to provide optimal audit
coverage and overall cost.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Business, Information
Systems, or a related field
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant
(CPA)
- Eight or more years audit experience in higher education or
environments of comparable size and complexity
EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.Get job alerts
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