Position Title

Department

Audit and Advisory Services

Position Type

Number of openings

1

Work Schedule, Hours per week

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 40 hours per week

Hybrid eligible

Position Grade

LVL19

Pay Range

$89,383- $111,729

(actual pay depends on qualifications)

Location

Overland Park Main Campus

Job Summary

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

The Director, Audit & Advisory Services is responsible for leading the college’s Audit & Advisory Services department. The objective of this department is to provide an independent assurance function to management and the Board. In addition, the Director is responsible for administering the college’s confidential complaint system on behalf of the Board of Trustees.

Provide Assurance to the Board of Trustees and Management with the College’s Audit and Assurance Program: Responsible to the Board of Trustees, the Board Audit Committee, and Management; ensure relevant information that arises from the assurance/internal audit function is provided in a timely manner via Audit Committee meetings and other forums. The audit and assurance program is risk based and includes operational, compliance, financial and investigative audits of college divisions, departments, and activities providing an independent and objective review in order to add value and improve operations.

Administer the College’s Confidential Reporting System: On behalf of the Board of Trustees, maintain and administer the college’s confidential reporting system, including appropriate reporting to the Board of the nature and resolution of reports received. Ensure complaints are appropriately routed and processed. Ensure proper procedures for escalation and redirect are in place (based on subject of report). Direct or perform the investigation of complaints/allegations of a financial or procedural nature. Ensure system configurations support other college stakeholders utilizing the reporting system and database for other objectives including student complaints and threat assessment.

Provide Consultative Services to College Departments: Work with departments to enhance their internal control practices; advise management on policies, procedures, compliance matters and provide an independent analysis of a broad range of business functions. This includes providing direction for and supervising the work of departmental staff in providing these services.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, or finance or related field.
CPA or CIA or other relevant certification.
7 years’ experience in internal auditing / assurance services with strong knowledge of internal controls; ability to work with boards and executive management to effectively provide assurance and advisory services.
Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing time and resources to meet departmental goals.
Ability to effectively use audit tools, equipment and techniques in evaluating and performing audits.
Excellent leadership, communication and customer service skills.
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships.
A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in related field.
Supervisory experience managing an internal audit department.
Higher education, governmental, or not-for-profit auditing experience.
Knowledge of governmental accounting or fund accounting principles.

Required application documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Disclosures

Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email hr@jccc.edu.

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