Strategic Compliance Internal Auditor

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EEO Statement

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title Strategic Compliance Internal Auditor Job Category:
Administrative (exempt/non-exempt) Department University Audit and Consulting Services EEO number: 26P204 Position FTE

1.0

Minimum Annual Salary $72,000 Salary Band: UC S06

Job Summary /Basic Function:

The Strategic Compliance Internal Auditor is a highly critical and proactive professional responsible for providing independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services to the University. This role focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of the University's governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The Auditor's primary function is to identify high-impact compliance risks and recommend mitigation before the risks materialize or to work with management to ensure mitigation of any known issues;

thereby ensuring the University operates at the highest ethical and regulatory standards to provide the best, most compliant environment for the students, faculty, and staff while protecting the University's assets, reputation, and commitment, including meeting all Ohio and Federal mandates.

The position operates in an environment where maintaining the highest ethical standards and confidentiality is necessary. Operating without a right or wrong answer, the incumbent will need to maintain their strong ethical judgement while balancing University needs. The ability to maintain objectivity and professional skepticism while exercising sound judgment in complex, sensitive, and high-stakes situations will be exercised on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other field allowing for an understanding of risk and controls and 5 years of relevant experience in professional auditing, compliance, or related oversight roles reviewing, identifying, or performing control related activities OR Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other field allowing for an understanding of risk and controls and 3 years of relevant experience in professional auditing, compliance, or related oversight roles reviewing, identifying, or performing control related activities.

* Ability to apply concepts of risks and controls to their work, or an understanding of risk and control frameworks such as COSO or internal audit standards, including but not limited to, internal auditing, public accounting, or a compliance role.

* One year of experience performing research, interpreting, and applying complex federal and/or state regulations.

* Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate persuasively with senior management, deans, and faculty regarding control deficiencies and required corrective actions.

* Commitment to operating under the highest ethical standards and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

* Professional Certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), or other related, recognized certification.

* Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MBA, M.S. in related business field).

* Direct internal audit or compliance experience within an Ohio public university or major non-profit organization, with knowledge of the specific Ohio higher ed regulatory environment.

* Knowledge of federal regulations related to University operations

* Advanced proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools.

Essential Functions and percent of time:

Under the direction and leadership of the Director, performs the following:

* Proactive Risk Management and Advisory Services (20%)

* Risk Mitigation Partnership:
Serve as a proactive advisor to business process owners and compliance officers on the design and implementation of new or enhanced internal controls, systems, and processes.

* Regulatory Foresight:
Proactively monitor and research emerging federal, state, and international regulatory changes (e.g., Ohio SB1, changes to export controls, FERPA regulations, Financial Aid interpretations, Title IX…