With its main campus located in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia Tech is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading public research university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Home to more than 56,000 students, Georgia Tech advances education, research, and innovation across engineering, computing, business, design, sciences, and the liberal arts. With more than $1.4 billion in annual research awards and a strategic vision centered on Progress and Service, the Institute is committed to developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.
Reporting jointly to the President of Georgia Tech and the University System of Georgia Vice Chancellor for Internal Audit, Compliance, Ethics & Risk Management/Chief Audit Officer, the Chief Audit Executive provides strategic leadership for the Department of Internal Auditing and serves as a trusted advisor to institutional leadership.
The ideal candidate should have significant senior leadership experience in internal audit within a large, complex, and regulated organization. Experience within higher education, research institutions, or government environments is preferred. Expertise developing and executing enterprise-wide risk-based audit strategies as well as proven experience building and leading high-performing teams will be important. Candidates should also have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related discipline, along with a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately. Georgia Tech is being assisted in this search by Anna Aster, Ellen Landers, and Matti Simon of Heidrick & Struggles.
Applications and nominations should be submitted to:
GeorgiaTechCAE@heidrick.com
