Senior Auditor Investigator

Senior Auditor Investigator

Georgia State University is seeking a senior audit professional for complex, high-risk audits and investigations involving financial misconduct, fraud, and violations of laws, regulations, or institutional policies. The role applies advanced audit, forensic, and data analytics techniques to identify risks, gather and evaluate evidence, and deliver investigative conclusions. The position enhances internal audit effectiveness through data‑driven investigations, mentorship, and clear actionable insights.

• 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 audit in charge by independently planning, managing, and executing all phases of audit engagements and special projects, including those related to grants management, sponsored programs, and research administration. Analyse complex risks and internal controls across financial, operational, and compliance domains, with particular attention to federal regulations, sponsor terms, state requirements, and institutional policies.
• Perform evidence collection & analysis through collection, preservation, and documentation of financial and electronic evidence to support investigative conclusions. Apply advanced data analytics to identify anomalies, trends, and indicators of fraud or control failures. Quantify financial impact and damage resulting from identified misconduct. Design and perform data‑driven investigative procedures tailored to complex risk scenarios.
• Independently perform and oversee audit procedures related to research compliance, grants administration, and sponsored program activities. Review grant agreements, financial records, effort reporting, cost allowability, subrecipient monitoring, and programmatic documentation. Test internal controls and business processes to assess compliance with federal and sponsor requirements and evaluate the effectiveness of institutional research administration practices. Identify root causes of control weaknesses or compliance issues and develop practical, risk‑based, and actionable recommendations.
• Conduct data analysis and interpret trends related to sponsored research and institutional operations. Connect audit findings to broader organizational risks, compliance exposure, and reputational and financial impacts. Provide strategic insight that helps management strengthen research operations, internal controls, and governance practices.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive investigative and audit reports detailing methodology, findings, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions.
• Present results to senior leadership, governance committees, legal counsel, law enforcement, or in legal or administrative proceedings as required.
• Translate complex analytical and investigative results into practical, non‑technical language for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills by managing entire audit timelines and budgets, developing detailed audit plans, tracking milestones, and reporting progress effectively to audit leadership. Coordinate resources and guide team members to ensure work remains on track, risks are managed, and obstacles are addressed proactively. Mentor and coach staff level auditors by guiding them in audit planning, testing, interviewing techniques, and workpaper development, particularly in research‑related audits.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the internal audit function and the institution’s mission.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills,…