Department: Office of Internal Audit
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $122,000 - $130,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA11-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

October 21, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, please include the following with your online application:
• A current resume;
• A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, which includes identifying any transferable/non-traditional skills.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t think you meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. Use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

Department Summary

The Office of Internal Audit (OIA) independently assesses and enhances the University of Oregon (UO) risk management, control, and governance practices. It ensures that operations are conducted efficiently, effectively, and in line with policies and regulations, while identifying improvement opportunities and mitigating risks to support the University’s strategic goals.

OIA is responsible for developing and implementing a flexible annual audit plan that prioritizes areas of highest risk and adapts to the UO’s risk landscape.

Position Summary

Join our dynamic team in the Office of Internal Audit, where we are committed to enhancing educational excellence through effective resource management and transparent practices. We value collaboration and innovation. As we build out our team, we’re looking for an Audit Manager who shares our passion for supporting student success and making a meaningful impact.

As the Audit Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the UO’s internal control systems. This position is responsible for leading and managing internal audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, operational, and compliance controls. You will work closely with various departments to identify risks, recommend improvements, and ensure adherence to institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Key responsibilities include developing and executing risk-based audit plans and schedules in alignment with the UO’s objectives and risk profile; leading and supervising audit engagements, including the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases; and performing complex audits and reviews of financial and operational processes, systems, and controls.

In this role, you will manage and mentor a team of auditors, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback. Ensuring the audit staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively and efficiently while meeting audit deadlines and objectives.

The successful Audit Manager is ethical and objective, makes data-driven decisions, generates new ideas, adapts to change, demonstrates accountability and confidentiality, communicates professionally, and provides helpful and relevant input to the ongoing assessment of risk and development of the audit plan.

The University of Oregon is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in internal auditing, including at least two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Certification as CPA, CIA, CISA, or other closely aligned certification.

Professional Competencies

• Strong understanding of internal auditing principles, practices, and standards.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities and working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to utilize ERP systems.
• Ability to apply personal ethics and sound judgement.
• Skill in project management.
• An understanding of risks and controls involved in the audit process.
• Skill in financial/operational/compliance auditing.
• Self-motivated approach to tasks/problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple professional certifications related to position, including active progression on certifications beyond the first certification (CPA, CIA, CISA).
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Advanced degree in a closely related field.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.