Director Internal Audit

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**Job Story**

Because in a world of rapid change, strong controls are the quiet

superpower.\

This role sits at the intersection of trust, accountability, and

collaboration, helping ensure the universitys financial ecosystem

remains strong, compliant, and forward-thinking. If youre someone who

enjoys connecting the dots between policy, people, and practice and who

can explain complex financial concepts without sounding like a

spreadsheet, this may be your next move.

Thrivers In This Role

• Proactive, visible, and genuinely invested in the institution, not

someone who stays behind the scenes unless necessary.

• Strong internal control mindset, with the confidence to advocate for

best practices.

• Analytical strength paired with approachability, solution focused

without being rigid.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of tailoring complex

financial topics to diverse audiences.

• Comfortable presenting and facilitating conversations with

leadership and cross-functional teams.

• A natural inclination to build relationships across campus and stay

engaged with whats happening.

• The ability to see both the big picture and some of the operational

details, especially when assessing financial risk.\

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How Your Impact Is Visible

• Organizational Culture: Position provides an opportunity to impact

the organizational culture by both acknowledging the University\'s

past and helping to chart its future.

• Governance, Institutional Policy, and Legislation: Position allows

for impacting the guidelines that determine how we operate.

• Institutional Leadership: Position provides the opportunity to

provide leadership across the institution. Leading by example and

supporting teams throughout.

• Institutional Infrastructure: Position allows for taking part in the

development of foundational aspects, including the establishment of

a strategic plan, financial and facilities management,

accreditation, and technology planning.

**Job Summary**

Provides leadership and strategic direction for the University\'s

internal audit function while remaining consistent with the Kansas Board

of Regents (KBOR) Internal Audit Function Policy. Serves as an

independent assurance and advisor for the University\'s risk, governance

and control processes.

**Essential Functions**

Directs internal audits focusing on financial, operational and

compliance aspects. Interviews, advises and negotiates with mid to

executive level of management, which may include the governing board

when necessary. Evaluates current risk management, control and

governance processes and suggests potential improvements. Consults and

advises faculty, staff and administrators regarding operational and

administrative matters including business practices, internal controls

and process improvements. Performs individual audit, investigative or

advisory engagements. Analyzes data relating to operations, programs,

processes and other functions being audited. Prepares working papers to

document audit scope, procedures performed, conclusions reached and the

results of findings and/or observations. Prepares audit reports and

memorandums to summarize and convey audit results. Establishes audit

plans and objectives to ensure that staff time is used effectively.

Reviews audit working papers for clarity, accuracy and completeness.

Coordinates internal auditing activities with external parties.

**Job Duties**

Engage stakeholders across the university in guidance, education &

presented risks associated.\

Provide leadership related to functional area.

Required Education And Experience

• Master\'s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
• Six (6) years of experience in a diting or related field, with

two (2) years of experience in a leadership role

Required License/Certifications/Training

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

certification

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret data.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the organization is

required.

• Work with little supervision, to meet deadlines and solve problems,

and make appropriate recommendations.

• Demonstrated knowledge to plan, implement, and lead the internal

audit within a complex, decentralized, and diverse organization,

including the ability to recommend and assist in the implementation

of risk-based internal controls across the institution.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Skilled in independent decision making
• Maintain professional composure in emergent situations
• Adapt to shifting priorities, while still being able to meet

deadlines, providing follow up to stakeholders throughout.