Auditor​/Senior Auditor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials by September 15th, 2026.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3957

Position Number

Position Number 34610

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title AUDITOR / SENIOR AUDITOR

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, this position plans, performs, and documents risk-based operational, financial, information technology, and compliance audits and other projects independently to evaluate university governance, risk management, and control processes. This position performs all phases of audits/investigations including conducting an audit risk assessment, conducting audit research, preparing the audit programs, evaluating risks and controls, testing control effectiveness to ensure compliance (with regulations, laws, policies, procedures), documenting audit work papers, drafting audit reports (including findings and recommendations), and presenting findings to auditee and management.

Work assigned to the Auditor is expected to be carried out with an appropriate and reasonable amount of supervision. The Auditor should be proactive in initiating audit steps and checking with the supervisor when clarity is needed. Work assigned to the Senior Auditor is expected to be carried out with minimal supervision.

Auditor:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
Two years of auditing or related experience, including some IT auditing.
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify inconsistencies, recognize potential issues, and ask probing questions to ensure accuracy and understanding.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and project a positive attitude.
Ability to work as a team, both within and outside of Internal Audit.
Demonstrated experience with audit report writing.
Analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills both verbal and written.
Strong understanding of internal controls.
Demonstrated skillset as a self-directed, service-oriented, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards.
Ability to learn processes and apply to future scenarios.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to prioritize and plan multiple projects and activities.
Ability to prepare recommendations and reports in a professional and timely manner.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to apply or develop a baseline understanding of IT audit practices, including information systems, IT general controls, and technology infrastructure.
Ability to apply or develop a baseline understanding of Agile audit practices.
Senior Auditor:
All qualifications listed for an Auditor, plus:
Experience in conducting the full life cycle of an audit with minimal supervision and guidance.
Four additional years of auditing or related experience.
Certification as a CPA , CIA , CISA or other relevant professional certification

Masters degree or relevant professional certification.
Familiarity and work experience in a higher education environment.
Familiarity and work experience with SAP .
Public accounting or relevant experience.
Ability to organize and lead the work of others on an audit team.
Knowledge of relevant external regulations such as HIPAA , FERPA , PCI Standards, and GLBA .
Experience in or familiarity with vulnerability scanning…