Senior or Staff Auditor

Working Title: Senior or Staff Auditor

State Role Title:N/A

Position Type:Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Audit and Management

Department: 100206 - Audit and Management Services

Pay Rate:Commensurate with Experience

Specify Range or Amount:

Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:09/05/2024

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Office of Internal Audit at James Madison University is seeking a skilled Senior or Staff Auditor to join our collaborative team. This position will be responsible for conducting comprehensive audits across operational, financial, and compliance areas to ensure the integrity, efficiency and effectiveness of university operations. This highly visible role offers exposure to many areas within the university, interaction with a diverse group of stakeholders and the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements to help the university achieve its goals and objectives.

A successful candidate is expected to possess high standards of ethics and integrity, demonstrate professional behavior and uphold the core values of the university. The position requires the ability to comprehend and process new information quickly, draw logical conclusions based on audit evidence, and apply sound professional judgement to recommend solutions.

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Internal Audit and is part of a dynamic team that is supported by the Audit, Risk and Compliance committee of the Board of Visitors.

The level of hire will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with
professional standards and internal procedures
• Participate in special projects and consulting engagements
• Complete risk and controls assessments in assigned areas
• Document audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations in clear and concise
reports
• Present audit results to management and stakeholders, including actionable
recommendations for improvement
• Keep up-to-date with changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Continuously expand knowledge of audit techniques, tools and best practices
• Promote positive and inclusive working environment within the team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with university audit partners

Qualifications:

Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Information Systems or related field
• General knowledge of information technology, systems and applications
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
• High degree of professionalism in working with confidential and sensitive matters
• Analytical skills, creative problem-solving abilities, curiosity, and a sense of humor

Preferred:
• Possession of professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE or evidence of
progression towards achieving certification
• Advanced degree in related field
• Financial, operational, compliance, or Information Technology audit experience
• Considerable experience in public accounting, financial management, or legal and
regulatory compliance
• Experience in higher education
• Proficiency in audit, accounting, and data analytics tools and technologies

Additional Posting Information:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.