Assistant Audit Director

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $115,000 to $120,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Required:

• Resume
• Cover letter

The Assistant Director of Internal Audit works closely with the UTA Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and has responsibility for assisting the CAE in planning, coordinating, and managing the department and participating and leading in internal audit work performed at UTA.

• Assists the department by completing audits and projects listed in the Annual Audit Plan within the planned or revised budget.
• Leads, supervises and performs audits and projects by surveying activities, developing audit programs, preparing audit work papers, and evaluating internal controls and institutional compliance programs.
• Facilitates communication of audit results through written reports and oral presentations.
• Audits and projects listed on the annual plan within planned or revised budget.
• Assists with and manages special projects, examinations and investigations at the request of the CAE.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the department’s policies and applicable laws and supervises two staff members.
• Assists the CAE in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assists the CAE in the development of the annual audit plan.
• Reviews, approves and/or provides Quality Assurance oversight for audit related documentation including planning memos, audit assignment sheets, internal control questionnaires, audit programs, audit work papers, audit files and reports prepared by direct reports or other members of the UTA audit team.
• Ensures timely follow‑up is properly performed on the basis of all audit findings for audits managed by the Assistant Director or direct reports.
• Develops and supervises staff members by setting performance goals, training, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and documenting performance.
• Monitors staff weekly time reports and time spent on audit assignments to ensure efficient use of resources and staff.
• Responsible for employee engagement for staff members assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Mandatory: maintenance and documentation of 12‑month Self‑Assessment of the internal audit mandate
• Strict mandatory compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, such as FAR, and the mandatory self‑audit requirements of the Texas Government Code.
• Communication and leadership: mediates conflicts between staff and the Chief Audit Executive, convincingly presents audit findings and supports the CAE mandate mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory.
• Ensures quality assurance standards are met.
• Answers audits pending checks.
• Reports and presentations.
• Maintains audit documentation and policies.
• Application of change control procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, or a related field with seven (7) years of relevant experience in governmental audit including three (3) years of supervisory responsibilities.
• Professional certification (CIA and/or CPA).

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, information technology, business, or a related field with five (5) years of experience in higher education.

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices, professional auditing standards and techniques.

• Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM.
• Flexible start times between 7:00 AM or as late as 8:30 AM.
• Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.

• Uses standard office equipment.

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