Auditor/Senior Auditor, S-3510
AUDITOR / SENIOR AUDITOR
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Position Information
Position Information
| Posting Number | S-3510 |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 34610 |
| Type of Recruitment | External |
| Position Title | AUDITOR / SENIOR AUDITOR |
| Position Summary | Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, this position plans, performs, and documents risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits and other projects independently to evaluate university governance, risk management, and control processes. This position performs all phases of audits/investigations including planning work, preparing the audit programs, evaluating risks and controls, testing control effectiveness to ensure compliance with regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and drafting audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and presenting findings to auditee and management. Work assigned to the Auditor is expected to be carried out with a reasonable amount of supervision; however, the Auditor should not wait for supervisor direction and should be proactive in initiating audit steps, checking with the supervisor when clarity is needed. Work assigned to the Senior Auditor is expected to be carried out with limited supervision. |
| Required Qualifications | Auditor: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field. One year of auditing or related experience. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and project a positive attitude. Excellent report writing skills. Outstanding analytical, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Strong understanding of internal controls. Demonstrated skillset as a self-directed, service-oriented, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to prioritize and plan multiple projects and activities. Ability to prepare recommendations and reports in a professional and timely manner. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Senior Auditor: All qualifications listed for an Auditor, plus: Four additional years of auditing or related experience. Certification as a CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification or a willingness/ability to obtain one upon hire. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Familiarity and work experience in a higher education environment. Familiarity and work experience with SAP. Public accounting experience. Ability to organize and direct the work of others. Experience in computer assisted audit techniques using data analytics software. Experience in risk assessment and risk management activities. Proven activity in professional auditing organizations. Thorough knowledge and experience applying auditing theory and practice in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics adopted by the Institute of Internal Auditors. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Auditor: Performs the following tasks under direct supervision: Actively participates in the annual risk assessment and audit plan creation process and proactively keeps the Director informed of the progress of audits. Performs planning activities with the audit client to gain an understanding of client operations. Designs audit objectives and procedures, prepares audit programs, and performs audits, which consist of examinations for adherence to accepted standards as well as for adequacy of controls, effectiveness and efficiency, compliance with legal requirements, and consistency with management objectives. Conducts entrance meetings with audit clients to discuss audit objectives, scope and methodology, and timing of the audit. Performs operational, financial, and compliance audit procedures of University departments, processes, and procedures to assure appropriate internal controls are present. Examines transactions for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with University policy. Meets with and/or communicates with audit clientele throughout the audit process, providing regular status updates. Identifies internal control weaknesses and recommends improvements in effectiveness and efficiency. Drafts potential audit findings and audit recommendations. Drafts audit reports and conducts closing meetings with audit clients to discuss findings, recommendations, and management responses. Delivers oral presentations to management in all phases of audits, including presentation of recommendations and reports to appropriate senior management personnel (Provost, vice presidents, deans, department heads, etc.) as required. Evaluates adequacy of the management responses for corrective action to ensure responses are accurate, comprehensive, and reflect the position of the University. Reviews allegations of fraud and fraudulent activity reported through the University’s confidential ethics hotline or from other sources and performs audit procedures as appropriate. Assists external auditors, as required. Ensures that all audit assignments are completed in accordance with the annual audit plan approved by the Board of Trustees’ Audit Committee. Performs special audit projects as assigned by the Director. Supervises student intern(s) on assigned audit projects. Performs consulting activities with University departments as requested. Completes 10-20 hours of continuing professional education annually on topics related to auditing. Attends Board of Trustees meetings as requested by the Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Senior Auditor: Performs all duties and responsibilities of the Auditor with limited supervision, plus: Performs more complicated and in depth audits with increased confidence and proficiency. Provides audit assistance and guidance to less senior audit staff. Completes 40 hours of continuing professional education annually on topics related to auditing that are in line with certification requirements. |
| Supervision Exercised | None. |
| Message to Applicants | Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials by January 15, 2025. |
| Employee Group | Professional & Administrative -Salary |
| Staff Pay Level | |
| Pay Range | Auditor: $52,000-$65,000 / Senior Auditor: $65,000-$78,000 |
| Division | President |
| Department | Internal Audit |
| Position Status | Regular |
| Position End Date | |
| Employment Status | Full-Time |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Position Type | 12 month |
| Weekly Work Schedule | Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required. |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| About the Department | |
| About CMU | Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. |
| CMU Leadership Standards | Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. |
| EEO Statement |
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu |
| Posting Ends | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn of this vacancy? Please indicate the specific source by title (i.e., CMU website, HigherEdJobs.com, Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, The Chronicle, specific professional association, specific list serv, etc.):
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
- Yes
- No
- * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
- Not Applicable
- Dispatcher
- Medical Faculty
- Office Professional
- P&A, SO or Faculty
- Police
- Public Broadcasting
- Sergeant
- Service Maintenance
- Supervisory/Technical
- * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least one year of auditing or related experience?
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
