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Posted: 31-May-26
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Internal Number: 8979
UNC Overview :
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.
In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025.
Research.com – #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC
US News & World Report – #9 in Top Public Schools
Princeton Reviews – #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools
Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
Classification Title : Director of Internal Audit
Department: Internal Audit
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Months per Year: 12 Months
Position Summary :
The Director of Internal Audit administers the internal audit activity of the University by conducting audits of academic and administrative departments and activities and by developing a comprehensive, practical program of audit coverage for the University.
The Director of Internal Audit must understand and support the mission of a liberal arts institution and provide objective and professional evaluation of University operations to assist management in accomplishing their assigned responsibilities.
Minimum Education/Experience/Skill :
Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline, and four years of audit experience, or Bachelor's degree in any field and certification/licensure in one or more of the following: certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information system auditor, certified public accountant, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skill :
- Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); or an advanced degree such as an MBA or related field.
- Significant experience leading internal audit functions within a complex, decentralized organization, preferably in higher education or government environments.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute risk-based audit plans and align audit activities with institutional priorities.
- Strong knowledge of accounting, auditing, internal controls, and applicable regulatory frameworks, ideally within a public higher education setting.
- Experience engaging with executive leadership and governing boards, including the ability to translate technical findings into strategic, decision-relevant insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise materials for senior leadership and boards.
Quick Link for Positing: 8979
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About The University of North Carolina at Asheville
As the only dedicated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system, UNC Asheville kindles learning by offering students an intellectually rigorous education that builds critical thinking and workforce skills to last a lifetime. Small class size, award-winning faculty and a nationally acclaimed undergraduate research program foster innovation as well as recognition. The cornerstone of a liberal arts education is the ability to explore the connections between many different subjects as well as the options available. So, learning here expands well beyond the classroom walls. Focusing on undergraduate studies, we help students dig into learning, whether they participate in faculty-mentored research projects, undertake career-related internships, study abroad, or join service projects aimed at improving the quality of life at home and around the world. We encourage everyone to seek challenges, seize opportunities and become a doer as well as a thinker. At UNC Asheville, we’ve created an environment for exploring the world as well as more than 20+ different majors. About 3,500 undergraduate students and about 600+ full- and part-time faculty bring the campus alive ...with a genuine hunger to understand and contribute to the human experience. Amid the culturally rich setting of Asheville, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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