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Posted: 25-Apr-25
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Number: 98886-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC?s success.
Job Overview
In partnership with the AVP and Director of Internal Audit and with the utmost professional integrity, oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of audits to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, compliance and the efficiency of operations, ultimately providing independent assurance to management and the board of trustees regarding the integrity of financial and operational processes and controls within the University. Assist the AVP and Director of Internal Audit with developing and implementing a risk-based internal audit plan, managing audit teams, identifying and skillfully communicating critical risks, and recommending improvements to internal controls.
Essential Functions
- Assists the AVP and Director of Internal Audit with objectively assessing the design and effectiveness of financial, operational, compliance, information technology related internal controls and other key risks to the institution, using generally accepted accounting principles for governmental institutions, financial internal control frameworks, information technology general internal control frameworks and the highest degree of professional integrity.
- Assists the AVP and Director of IA with an annual risk assessment process used to develop the strategic internal audit plan. Stay informed of developments affecting the audit plan, including emerging risks, new compliance requirements, changing university processes and systems, new accounting standards, etc.
- Creates and manages the internal audit work project schedule.
- Assists in directing audit project planning, execution, control evaluation, reporting, follow up and verification/validation of closure issues by management. Reviews audit work to ensure soundness and professionalism of approach, adherence to internal audit quality standards and feasibility of recommendations.
- Prepares internal audit reports and develops recommendations, which are appropriately suited for the institution to feasibly and pragmatically address internal control deficiencies.
- Collaborate closely with internal audit team members as well as other functional areas and units across the university. Establishes and advances professional relationships throughout and at all levels of the institution.
- Assists with effectively reporting and communicating internal audit results and recommendations to a wide variety of audiences, including individuals who are directly responsible for addressing internal audit observations as well as members of senior management and the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board of Trustees. Assists the AVP and Director of Internal Audit with effectively summarizing the most critical conclusions and recommendations for senior management and the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Board of Trustees.
- Directs, evaluates, trains and develops a high performing internal audit team.
- Assists with driving automation and data analytics within the internal audit function. Stays informed of new or emerging internal audit standards, best practices, and industry trends and/or techniques to enhance the effectiveness of the internal audit function.
- In performing the essential functions outlined above, highly varied and complex problems will be encountered that will require advanced critical thinking skills, diplomacy and creative approaches to solutions. Professional judgement, as well as a pragmatic approach informed by an institutional perspective must be demonstrated.
- May perform special projects, as directed by senior management of the university, or other duties as assigned by supervisor or by the Audit Committee.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related field
Required Trainings/Certifications
Certification as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Required Experience
- Nine (9) years of work experience in accounting, audit or professionally related field.
- Three (3) years of supervisory experience
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Experience in Higher Education
- Experience in Public Accounting
- Experience with IDEA, ACL, Tableau or other data analytic software tools
- Understanding of accounting principles for government institutions, financial internal controls and information technology general internal controls.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won?t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you?ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10?14% of your salary.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider ?easy apply? applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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