Senior Internal Auditor- Research Compliance Specialist

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads and performs complex internal audits and coordinates related large-scale projects. Identifies, documents, and analyzes audit findings and develops audit programs that address and test identified key risks. Performs follow-up audits and monitoring to ensure appropriate adherence to policies and procedures.

• Monitors compliance with regulations and controls by examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.

• Evaluates opportunities for improvement, develops recommendations, and presents improvement opportunities/audit findings to leadership.

• Acts as a resource to educate, consult and collaborate with staff on various audit related topics.

• Guides and educates departments on methods to decrease risk and increase compliance in organizational-wide programs, policies, and procedures.

• Assists the independent external auditors by gathering information, answering questions, executing testing, coordinating any further assistance needed, and performing related projects.

• Assists with establishment of annual audit plans by leading discussions with management to identify timing, scope and objectives of audits.

• Assists with the coordination of risk models/assessments to identify and develop an audit plan to address potential risks for specific audit scope areas. Ensures alignment of audit and project plans with risk assessment.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by a State Board of Accountancy, or

• Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification issued by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), or

• Internal Auditor (CIA) certification issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Preferred:

• Experience working in a large academic medical center, teaching hospital, or health system with a university affiliation.

• Understanding of federal grants lifecycle and uniform guidance requirements including, cost allowability, effort reporting and subrecipient monitoring.

• Knowledge of research compliance including human subject protection, IRB oversight, study billing compliance, informed consent, and conflicts of interest.

• Proficient in higher education specific regulatory frameworks (e.g., Title IV, FERPA, Cleary Act)

• Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), and/or Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in auditing with a focus on identifying, documenting, and analyzing audit findings, recommending opportunities for improvement, and experience in leading audits.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Proven ability to communicate with all levels of management.

• Ability to plan and organize work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to successfully plan and complete new projects that have never been tried or tested previously.

• Ability to function independently and work with a team.

• Full understanding of the audit lifecycle.

• Ability to discern specific departmental and organizational needs and requirements for improvement in operations and internal system controls.

• Expertise in leading projects and project management, including leading audit planning and identifying key project activities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar products with ability to learn new applications.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Involves travel to and from the office to other facilities within as well as to organizations with which the System does business.

• Lifting and moving reports and notebooks weighing up to ten pounds

• Majority of day is spent sitting

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.