Senior Auditor

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Auditor Job Category Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing Department UFA Audit & Advisory Services Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

University Finance and Administration (UFA) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university's financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers' standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university.

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Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Auditor within Audit and Advisory Services (AAS). Reporting to the university's Manager of Audit and Advisory Services, the Senior Auditor position exists to provide professional, independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve university units' operations. This role assists units accomplish their mission and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

* 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.

* Adequately documents audit work, such as narratives and process flows, to capture procedures performed, support conclusions reached, 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.

* Utilizes automated techniques and analytics software (i.e., 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.

* Leads the creation of 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.

* Works to stay alert to university risks and provides 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.

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The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

* Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

* Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

* Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings…