Senior Auditor Generalist

Senior Auditor Generalist

Georgia State University is seeking an experienced senior internal audit professional responsible for planning, performing, and reporting on complex financial, operational, and compliance audits within a university setting. Reporting to the Associate Director, the senior auditor independently develops audit objectives, designs and executes detailed audit procedures and prepares high‑quality work papers and reports that require minimal revision. This position applies advanced knowledge of auditing standards and higher education operations to evaluate governance, risk management, and internal controls, ensuring the institution’s activities comply with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

The senior auditor serves as a project lead for assigned audits, coordinating tasks, monitoring timelines, and guiding and reviewing the work of staff auditors to ensure quality and timely completion. The senior auditor also acts as a primary point of contact with university administrators, faculty, and staff, communicating objectives, discussing issues, presenting recommendations, and supporting management in strengthening processes and controls.

• Comprehensive Benefits – Enjoy a competitive package that includes health, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more.
• Collaborative Environment – Be part of a knowledge‑sharing team that works closely with diverse partners across the university.
• Growth & Development – Take advantage of professional development, training, and mentorship opportunities to advance your career.
• Impactful Work – Contribute to a rapidly growing office within a dynamic academic setting, where your expertise supports innovation, risk management, and continuous improvement.

• Serve as the lead auditor and, when working as a team, act as auditor‑in‑charge by independently planning, managing and executing all phases of audit engagements and special projects with very limited supervision, producing high‑quality work that requires little to no revision.
• Lead discussions with audit clients during planning, entrance, and exit meetings, using advanced communication skills to refine audit objectives and scope, present audit issues, and defend conclusions and recommendations confidently, diplomatically, and persuasively.
• Analyze complex risks and controls, anticipate stakeholder questions, limit the need for follow‑up, and keep the Associate Director well informed through concise progress updates.
• Provide credible actionable recommendations and guide stakeholders toward stronger practices, ensuring each project adds meaningful value to the institution’s governance and operations.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills by managing entire audit timelines and budgets, developing detailed audit plans, tracking milestones, and reporting progress to audit leadership.
• Mentor and coach staff auditors by guiding them in developing audit skills, providing constructive feedback on interviews, written communication, and workpaper quality, and modeling strong communication practices such as active listening, note‑taking, and summarizing key points.

• Solid understanding of audit standards and frameworks and competence in data analysis and use of audit tools.
• Proficiency in identifying high‑risk areas for deeper review, evaluating internal controls, and recommending improvements.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to explain findings to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Active listening: understands management perspectives and incorporates them appropriately.
• Ability to present audit results confidently to executives, committees, and stakeholders.
• Builds productive relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Influences without direct authority to achieve cooperation and buy‑in.
• Mentors and develops junior staff, sharing knowledge and reviewing work.
• Maintains credibility, professionalism, and objectivity in sensitive situations.
• Leads engagements independently from planning through reporting.
• Manages multiple audits and deadlines…