Senior Auditor

Position Overview

Senior Auditor within Audit and Advisory Services (AAS). Reporting to the Manager of Audit & Advisory Services, the Senior Auditor provides independent assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve university units’ operations. The role evaluates and improves risk management, control, and governance processes.

• Participates in the planning of assigned financial, operational, and investigative projects.
• Supervises assigned projects to ensure timely and effective completion.
• Identifies and evaluates key risks and controls.
• Documents audit work, including narratives and process flows, to capture procedures performed, support conclusions, and identify internal controls and control weaknesses.
• Performs and supervises work for all project phases, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow‑up.
• Reviews project staff and departmental intern work papers.
• Uses automated techniques and analytics software (e.g., Tableau) to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit and advisory services.
• Leads project communications with the client, such as opening meetings, audit status updates, and closing meetings.
• Partners with client management to develop actionable recommendations to address audit observations.
• Educates relevant stakeholders about audit observations and recommendations to remediate issues and mitigate risks.
• Creates the audit report and delivers clear and concise recommendations.
• Acts as the main contact for follow‑up with the client on timely completion of audit recommendations.
• Develops positive working relationships across the university to foster an environment of trust and open communication.
• Creates input into the AAS annual risk assessment.
• Participates, in an advisory capacity, on university system implementation teams, task forces, and working groups to provide input into internal controls and process workflows.
• Consults all levels of university management on risk mitigation, control, and governance processes.
• Trains, coaches, and develops less experienced team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Finance).
• At least five (5) years of work experience in the practice of professional internal auditing or public accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Ability to understand the components of sound risk management, control, and governance processes.
• Ability to perform basic data analytics using data analytic software.
• Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to write audit reports, work papers, and other communications.
• Ability to supervise and provide coaching to associate auditors and departmental interns.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on all projects and to work under stressful conditions (e.g., investigations, politically charged issues).
• Strong analytical, observant, and impartial skills.
• Ability to work independently and to accept direction from the AAS management team.

• Professional certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Advanced degree such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Accounting Science.
• Experience designing content materials for formal presentations in workshops and teaching groups.
• Experience with in an institution of higher education and/or healthcare setting.
• Prior usage of audit management software (e.g., Audit Board, MKInsight, Team Mate, Auto Audit).

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams), audit management software, and data analytics/business intelligence tools.

• Ability to work on a computer for substantial portions of the workday and willingness to drive to all Rutgers locations throughout New Jersey.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans…