Auditor Senior

Please provide a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should outline:

• Your skills and experiences that directly relate to the position responsibilities, and
• The specific reasons for your interest in this position

Audit Services at the University of Michigan seeks an outstanding auditor to join our team. Audit Services provides independent assurance, advisory, and other value-added services designed to assess and improve risk management, internal controls, compliance, and governance processes across one of the nation's leading public research universities.

The successful candidate will plan and perform operational, compliance, financial, and advisory engagements across the University of Michigan's three campuses and affiliated operations. Audit work may include academic, research, administrative, and other university functions. Responsibilities include engagement planning, risk assessment, process evaluation, internal control assessment, data analysis, fieldwork, documentation review, and development of meaningful recommendations that improve operations, strengthen controls, enhance compliance, and support effective risk management.

This position requires strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills. The successful candidate will interact with leadership and staff across the university, communicate complex issues clearly and professionally, and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and high-quality client service. Candidates should be proactive, intellectually curious, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Travel is limited but may occasionally be required. This position follows a hybrid work arrangement with a flexible combination of on-site and remote work responsibilities. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Ann Arbor and maintain reliable internet access for remote work.

Respect for the university's core values is essential to the Audit Services mission. We are committed to supporting initiatives that uphold and enhance these values across the university's research, teaching, patient care, and service missions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, information systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional experience conducting operational, compliance, financial, consulting, or internal audits in higher education, healthcare, public accounting, government, or similarly complex environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and engagements in a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work standards
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and evaluate internal controls and business processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-management skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented and inclusive environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk-based auditing approaches, governance processes, and internal control frameworks
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or similar credential
• Master's degree or other advanced professional degree
• Experience using data analytics, visualization, or technology-enabled auditing tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL, ACL, BusinessObjects, or similar platforms)
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and technologies such as PeopleSoft, Emburse Enterprise