Senior Internal Auditor

General Information

Position Number 000131
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Senior Internal Auditor
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

Permanent – Full-time
Months per Year 12

8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Monday – Friday
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Institutional Integrity
Department Internal Audit (Adm)
Work Location Cato Hall / Remote
Salary Range $90,000- $105,000

The Internal Audit Department serves the Board of Trustees and administrators of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve the University’s operations. The Department assists the University in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes.

Perform professional auditing work with responsibility for examining and analyzing financial functions, program and systems operations and results to determine compliance with tax, financial, or programmatic procedures and regulations. Work requires knowledge and application of the theories, principles, and practices of accountancy and auditing, as well as knowledge of the statutory requirements of specific programs and the related information technology standards.

Perform complex, specialized auditing of financial, programmatic functions, and systems. Work will include independent examination and analysis of risks, internal controls, complex reports, records, financial statements, and systems for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines and statutes. Justifies and defends audit findings for unprecedented and controversial cases. Serves as a technical resource for unique or unprecedented issues. Conducts presentation of audit findings and reports to various campus clients.

Creates and presents training presentations on various topics to various campus audiences.

• Leads audits, reviews, and investigations of University administrative and academic areas.
• Supervise staff auditors as needed. Lead development of engagement level risk assessment, audit objectives, and work program for assigned audit topics.
• Lead development of data and information requirements to meet audit objectives. Lead development of compliance standards that apply to the assigned audit topic.
• Lead creation, review, and verification of audit reports that are accurate and concise.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff in the execution of audit programs.
• Assist with administrative duties for the Internal Audit Department, including updating the Internal Audit Manual and the Internal Audit website.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline, and 5 yrs of auditing experience; or equivalent education/experience.

• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 – 10 years of audit experience required, preferably with at least some in internal audit.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• CIA, CPA, CFE, or CISA professional certification preferred.
• Experience with Team Mate+ audit software preferred.
• Experience with Tableau or Teammate Analytics software preferred.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses CIA, CPA, CFE or CISA

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information:

Posting Open Date 02/27/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Hire Date 04/01/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

University of North Carolina at Charlotte