Operational Audit Manager
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Accounting
Financial Compliance -
Management
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Posting Information
Posting Number
Posting Number PG194792EP
Internal Recruitment
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title
Working Title Operational Audit Manager
Anticipated Hiring Range
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Location
Department
Department Internal Audit Division
About the Department
Internal Audit is an integral and valued part of the NC State University. Our vision is to be the best at what we do so we can help NC State be the best at what it does. Our purpose is to drive meaningful change at NC State and to make a real difference right now. Our team is responsible for risk assessment, auditing and consulting at NC State University, a Research I land-grant university with revenues of $1.3 billion, over 40,000 students, and almost 9,000 faculty and staff state-wide.
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The Operational Audit Manager is a key member of the Internal Audit leadership team, reporting to the Chief Audit Officer. In this role, you will lead complex operational audits, advisory engagements, and special projects that strengthen governance, improve business processes, and enhance risk management across one of the nation’s largest public research universities. Working closely with university leadership, you will help shape the department’s strategic priorities while ensuring audit services deliver meaningful value to the institution.
In this role, you get to partner with leaders across the university to identify emerging risks, evaluate operations, and recommend practical solutions that improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls. You’ll lead and develop high-performing audit teams, champion the use of data analytics and continuous improvement, and serve as a trusted advisor whose insights influence strategic decision-making. If you enjoy navigating complex organizations, building collaborative relationships, and driving organizational excellence through operational auditing, you’ll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities fall within the following core functional areas:
Lead Operational Audits & Advisory Engagements:
- Direct complex operational audits, consulting engagements, and special projects from planning through reporting.
- Evaluate business processes, internal controls, and organizational risks while providing practical, value-added recommendations.
- Adjust audit scope and priorities to address emerging risks and evolving organizational needs.
Partner with University Leadership:
- Build trusted relationships with leaders across the university to understand strategic priorities and operational challenges.
- Translate business insights into risk-based audit plans that support organizational objectives.
- Present findings and recommendations with confidence, influencing positive organizational change.
Develop People & Build High-Performing Teams:
- Lead, coach, and mentor audit staff through performance feedback, career development, and technical guidance.
- Foster a collaborative, agile, and high-performing team culture with clear expectations and accountability.
- Support the professional growth of team members while modeling leadership and integrity.
Advance Audit Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance audit quality, efficiency, and departmental…
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