Description

University Audits is expanding its internal audit function and is seeking Enterprise-Wide Auditors to support a growing portfolio of work across its universities and system offices. These roles offer the opportunity to contribute to high-impact audit initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders across multiple campuses, and play a key role in strengthening accountability, risk management, and operational effectiveness throughout the University of Illinois System. This position operates on a hybrid schedule, with a minimum expectation  of three days per week in the office.

This position will need to perform duties related to general and complex internal audits. Auditors function as an extension of the VP/CFO/Comptroller of the Board of Trustees (BOT), President, and Board of Trustees via the ABFFC and are an element of governance of the organization, by supporting the fiduciary responsibilities of senior management and the Board of Trustees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform financial, compliance, operational, and investigative audits and both formal and informal consulting engagements. Audits and consulting will be provided to any of the various operational industries at the University of Illinois (University) and its University-Related Organizations. Conduct all phases of the audit or consulting engagement, including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, report development, wrap-up, and follow-up.
2. Research statutes, federal regulations, and other internal and external guidelines affecting the area or process under review. Determine risk areas and the objective of the audit. Determine the operational processes and business objectives in place and create testing programs to assess the operations based on the goals established. Work is often sensitive, unusual, and has no precedent. Work is also collaborative with management, with the objective of determining optimal or innovative processes to achieve business and operational goals.
3. Coordinate with the auditee the conduct and scheduling of all campus and off-site fieldwork and meetings. Projects may be conducted in Chicago, Springfield, or Urbana-Champaign. Some limited projects occur at other locations outside of the University campuses.
4. Provide a complete and concise analysis of fraud-related investigative work for presentation to law enforcement and the State's Attorney, and provide additional information as appropriate or needed for criminal proceedings. Collaborate and help to coordinate multiple office interactions related to internal audit-directed fraud investigations.
5. Discern risks and control weaknesses and identify opportunities to improve controls, enhance efficiency, and strengthen compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
6. Review and interpret data from various sources to make connections between the processes and activities under review.
7. Communicate with University management to effectively convey identified opportunities and weaknesses and develop realistic and beneficial recommendations for implementation of solutions. Recommendations may be at a unit, process, or University-wide level.
8. Conduct meetings with operational and financial employees. Meetings should promote effective gathering of information and assessing the business, environment, and controls while at the same time providing benefits to the auditee.
9. Participate in project teams for business system re-engineering, evaluation of process flows, and financial reviews to provide internal control advice and counsel.
10. Participate in self-evaluation processes and continuous improvement projects within the Office of University Audits.
11. Perform other duties as appropriate for an Enterprise-Wide Auditor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting or another related business discipline.
Three or more years of auditing experience, preferably in public accounting, state or federal agencies, or three or more years of progressive accounting experience at any University of Illinois location.

Preferred:

Master's degree in accounting.
Progress towards an advanced degree.
 

CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: 

Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Fraud Examiner.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Progressive experience sufficient to carry out business management evaluations and analysis, without continuous oversight.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Self-discipline to maintain high productivity over the long term.
Ability to independently schedule and manage work and meetings to meet objectives. Work is generally a hybrid of on-site and remote work with a minimum of three days on-site. Must be able to work up to five days a week on site, as required for individual audit purposes.
Ability to complete multiple concurrent projects within established deadlines.
Ability to work through potentially challenging discussions with various levels of management.
Ability to apply independent professional judgment to diverse business and operational scenarios in an objective manner.
Communication skills necessary to address audit issues, both verbal and written.
Inquisitive mindset with the ability to conduct productive information-gathering discussions and perform data analytics.
Willingness to learn the auditor role and skillset.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a Full Time academic professional position. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this position. System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program. 

The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000.00 - 95,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.