The Opportunity

This position adds value to and improves institutional operations through assurance and consultative services. Implements and oversees the audit program to include a risk-based audit plan, financial, compliance, IT, and operational audits, and recommendation monitoring. Analyzes a wide variety of the institution’s highly technical and complex processes and recommends improvements in efficiency and compliance with regulations. Recommends feasible solutions and operational changes. Facilitates the communication of audit results through written reports and oral presentations to the President and Board of Trustees.  Provides insight and recommendations to the University’s risk management program.

About Chicago State University

Chicago State University (CSU), founded in 1867, is the oldest public university in the Chicago Metropolitan area. CSU is known for its impressive landscape, sitting on 161 wooded acres featuring large tracts of open space and beautiful trees. The campus is located near the recently-renovated CTA 95th Street station, as well as other transit systems that all provide commuter students, faculty and staff convenient access to the campus. The University’s five colleges—Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Pharmacy— offer various undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree-granting programs. The University also provides the greater South Side Chicago community with a multitude of athletic, cultural, educational and recreational activities.

Under the leadership of President Zaldwaynaka Scott, Esq., whose term began in July 2018, CSU has been committed to a process of renewal and transformation. The President’s student-centered vision focuses on the advancement of the outstanding academic programs currently in place, as well as the development of new, innovative, and relevant programs to meet the needs of employers of the twenty-first century. Top priorities for the President include an unwavering focus on sustainable enrollment growth and student academic and career success.

Chicago State University (CSU) is the only four-year Predominantly Black Institution in Illinois, playing a critical role in the socioeconomic and racial diversity of the state’s workforce. CSU just launched a new brand and is committed to building brand and mission awareness across the city, state, and midwest region, particularly elevating the diverse accomplishments of our students, faculty, and alum. CSU is an excellent work environment for values-driven individuals committed to working collaboratively and creatively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the department in performing financial, compliance, IT and operational internal audits including planning and development of audit programs.
• Conducts audit testing and identifies appropriate controls and key business risks; evaluates the adequacy of the controls designed to manage those risks; discusses strengths and opportunities for improvement with management and develops recommendations for improvement.
• Performs consulting engagements designed to assist management in the attainment of organizational objectives.
• Analyzes and appraises complex operational processes and provides an objective opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and notes any process improvement opportunities.
• Prepares organized, accurate and competent work papers ensuring that documentation clearly supports the conclusions regarding each audit objective.
• Provides information and sound recommendations to management, prepares written reports and works with management to obtain agreement on action plans to address audit issues; makes presentations to management, as needed.
• Provides training to managers on internal controls, business risks, fraud and other related topics.
• Informs the President, and institutional key leaders of audit progress; manages the audit so that time is efficiently used, deadlines and budgets are met, and departmental quality assurance standards are maintained.
• Develops an annual or rolling risk assessment and audit plan.
• Provides assistance to State and Federal Auditors as needed.
• Performs administrative duties as required including managing department records, maintaining the department’s time reporting system, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including involvement with departmental and institutional improvement teams and task forces, training initiatives, and other program support activities.
• Applies internal auditing standards and techniques and demonstrate project management skills. Knowledge of and compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s Code of Ethics.
• Manages and/or conducts special investigations as assigned by the President.
• Implements strategic initiatives and direction as provided by the President or designee, and Board of Trustee Committee on Finance & Audit, and Compliance.
• Works directly with institution senior leadership to communicate audit findings and investigate conflicts.
• Oversees the external audit liaison role

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Science/Management Information Systems or equivalent combination of related work experience and education
• Either:
• a certified internal auditor by examination or a certified public accountant and who has at least four years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience;
• OR
• An auditor with at least five years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Business Administration or equivalent education
• 7+ years internal auditing experience
• 3+ years leadership/management experience
• Completion of other related professional certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in using basic computer software (e.g., Word, Excel) and application systems
• Familiarity with electronic audit systems and work paper software
• Ability to share and impart knowledge
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables.
• Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead projects and mentor others
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department projects as relevant to core responsibilities

For more information, please contact:

Matt Jordan

Senior Search Consultant

Jordan Search Consultants 

Direct: 314.299.7222

www.jordansc.com 

mjordan@jordansc.com