Senior Internal Auditor

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and working with the Internal Audit Manager (IA Manager), the Senior Internal Auditor position will be responsible for defining, planning, executing, and managing audits to evaluate operational, compliance, financial, and strategic risks and related internal controls. The Senior Internal Auditor will provide direction, coaching and oversight to less experienced IA staff (Auditors 1 & 2). The Senior Internal Auditor will work with the CAE and IA Manager (Auditor 4) to assist in managing the University’s co-sourced internal audit services partner, Baker Tilly, LLC and other external risk consultants, on specialist, complex audits. The Senior Internal Auditor and IA Manager will also work with the CAE to develop and ensure timely completion of the audit plan.

The Senior Internal Auditor will also serve as a risk and controls specialist, working with leadership across the institution to solve complex risk and control issues. This role will provide exposure to a variety of areas in a University setting, including administration, research, academics, operations and information technology.

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 2 Days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

The Senior Internal Auditor will perform primary duties and responsibilities, such as:

• Assist the CAE and IA Manager in developing and implementing a comprehensive annual audit plan, which includes operational and financial audits, internal control reviews, management advisory services, and other projects undertaken by the Internal Audit department.
• Identify and assess financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks, and their reputational components, and evaluate the effectiveness of policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls to mitigate these risks.
• Understand current manual and automated operating processes and related internal controls operating centrally and at the unit level through research, interviews, observation, and testing and be able to effectively capture these in process flows and/or narratives.
• Perform and oversee preliminary planning and establish direction for audits, provide leadership to the Internal Audit staff and, manage project to quality outcomes, while meeting established time budgets.
• Perform and review the testing of transactions (utilizing automated and/or traditional auditing methods) performed by IA Staff and analyze results to identify the themes and underlying root causes.
• Develop practical and effective solutions to improve processes, systems, and the control environment and agree these corrective actions with management.
• Prepare and review formal written reports prepared by IA Staff that document control deficiencies, root causes, and opportunities to improve and mature processes and controls and achieve cost savings.  These reports will also summarize the agreed-upon risk mitigation activities. 
• Perform activities that include interviews, inspection, and testing to determine the implementation status of agreed-upon action items.
• Monitor own project status and the status of work assigned to IA Staff, identify issues on a timely basis, and report progress and issues to Chief Audit Executive timely and regularly.
• Build robust working relationships with all levels of staff at Georgetown and establish a network of institutional and industry contacts.
• Provide direction, coaching and oversight to IA Staff to facilitate the professional growth and development of staff members.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Higher Education industry and proactively monitor and communicate industry trends and risks.
• Perform assigned duties in accordance with the accepted professional standards requiring:

• Independence and objectivity,
• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards, proper financial and administrative control procedures and good business practices, and
• Ability to assess risk, relative to the proper application of controls.

Education

Required:            Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business, or related field

Experience

Required:            Four or more years of External or Internal Audit experience

Preferred:           Public accounting experience; Not-for-profit, Higher Education and/or Healthcare industry experience. 

• Required:    Track record of risk assessment, problem identification, analytical problem solving, and issue resolution. 
• Required:    The ability to learn quickly with strong foundation in understanding and assessing processes and controls
• Required:    Excellent written/verbal communication skills with the ability to regularly present to groups

Certification

• Preferred:  Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Masters in Business Administrations (MBA)Availability
• Required:   Availability and willingness to work as needed outside of usual business hours of Georgetown University.

Travel

• Required:  Travel between Georgetown campuses, potential for international travel to Georgetown campuses and work locations

Other Desired Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Office and audit tools (e.g., ACL).  Knowledge of higher education systems, applications, and software including Banner and WorkDay.

Sponsored Project Management (if applicable)

Not applicable.

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Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$54,616.00 - $100,493.33

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.