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Who We Are

The University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is consistently recognized as one of the nation's leading public universities and among the Best Colleges to Work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education. With three campuses, 19 schools and colleges, a world-renowned academic medical center, and a broad research enterprise, the University of Michigan is consistently ranked one of America's top public universities.

Office of Audit Services

Audit Services at the University of Michigan is a collaborative team of 23 professionals serving the entire consolidated enterprise, including Michigan Medicine, Athletics, and the Dearborn and Flint campuses. We provide high-quality assurance, and management advisory services designed to assess and improve risk management, internal controls, compliance, and governance processes across the University of Michigan.

We encourage teamwork, respect for others, creativity and innovation, lifelong learning, and balancing professional and personal priorities. We value respect, integrity, professionalism, and accountability. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and bring new ideas and perspectives to the team. Audit Services operates in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and Code of Ethics established by The Institute of Internal Auditors.

Audit Services is committed to innovation, continuous learning, and the evolving practice of internal auditing, including the use of data analytics, technology-enabled auditing techniques, and modern risk-based audit methodologies. The department supports ongoing professional development through training, mentoring, conference participation, and professional certification opportunities.

Audit Services at the University of Michigan seeks an outstanding auditor to join our team. Audit Services provides independent assurance, advisory, and other value-added services designed to assess and improve risk management, internal controls, compliance, and governance processes across one of the nation's leading public research universities.

The successful candidate will plan and perform operational, compliance, financial, and advisory engagements across the University of Michigan's three campuses and affiliated operations. Audit work may include academic, research, administrative, and other university functions. Responsibilities include engagement planning, risk assessment, process evaluation, internal control assessment, data analysis, fieldwork, documentation review, and development of meaningful recommendations that improve operations, strengthen controls, enhance compliance, and support effective risk management.

This position requires strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills. The successful candidate will interact with leadership and staff across the university, communicate complex issues clearly and professionally, and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and high-quality client service. Candidates should be proactive, intellectually curious, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Travel is limited but may occasionally be required. This position follows a hybrid work arrangement with a flexible combination of on-site and remote work responsibilities. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Ann Arbor and maintain reliable internet access for remote work.

Respect for the university's core values is essential to the Audit Services mission. We are committed to supporting initiatives that uphold and enhance these values across the university's research, teaching, patient care, and service missions.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, information systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional experience conducting operational, compliance, financial, consulting, or internal audits in higher education, healthcare, public accounting, government, or similarly complex environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and engagements in a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work standards
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and evaluate internal controls and business processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-management skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented and inclusive environment

• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk-based auditing approaches, governance processes, and internal control frameworks
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA),…