Chief Audit Officer/Director of Internal Audits

Chief Audit Officer/Director of Internal Audits

Department: Office of Internal Audits - 650000

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a discipline related to program area assigned from an accredited institution
• 10 years of auditing experience, including five years of supervisory audit experience
• License/Certification Requirement: CPA, CIA, or another appropriate audit industry professional certification

License/Certification Required
CPA, CIA, or another appropriate audit industry professional certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in governmental auditing/ higher education auditing and/or IT audit experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Banner
• Data Analytics expertise utilizing Tableau
• Audit Productivity software expertise
• Master's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with operational, compliance, and information technology audits, as well as investigations and management advisory services
• Experience leading and developing an audit team

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities of the Chief Audit Officer:

• Develop and implement a strategy for the internal audit function that supports the strategic objectives and success of the organization and aligns with the expectations of the board, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
• Establish and implement an approved risk-based annual Audit Plan, including special tasks or projects requested by management and the ARC Committee.
• Report periodically to the ARC Committee and the Chancellor on the internal audit activities and performance relative to the Audit Plan and provide a comparison of the Plan with audits added, completed, and canceled during a given fiscal year.
• Keep the Chancellor and ARC Committee informed of emerging trends and issues that could impact the University.
• Assists the ARC Committee Chair in running the ARC Committee meetings, proposes draft agendas, and assists with the preparation of other related ARC Committee materials (including scripts, presentations, etc.).
• Conduct and/or assist investigations of suspected fraudulent activities.
• Provide advisory services to management that add value and promote the best interests of the University.
• Ensure all reporting obligations to the UNC System Office and OSBM are met.
• Ensure that internal audit resources are appropriate, sufficient, and effectively deployed.
• Establish internal audit policies and procedures to guide the internal audit program activities (in compliance with the Audit Manual, IIA Standards, and other laws, rules, and regulations).
• Coordinate activities with other internal and external providers of relevant assurance and advisory services to ensure proper coverage and minimize duplication of efforts.
• Leading and training staff in IIA areas of ethics and professionalism.
• Provide audit engagement oversight to include:
  • Engagement audit program approval
  • Policy development and approval relative to audit workpaper documentation
  • Policy development and control over custody, access, and retention of audit workpapers and reports
  • Policy development regarding criteria for communicating audit engagement results (to include documented CAO approval of final report)
  • Follow-up processes to monitor and ensure that management actions have been effectively implemented
• Maintain a professional audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, competencies, and professional certifications to meet the requirements of the Charter to include:
  • Administer hiring processes to select qualified and competent staff
  • Perform annual performance evaluations
  • Counsel internal auditors on their performance and professional development
  • Train and provide continuing educational opportunities for each auditor
  • Ensure that job descriptions are accurate and up-to-date
• Establish a quality assurance and improvement program
• Periodically assess whether the purpose, authority, and responsibility, as defined in the Charter, continue to be adequate to enable the internal audit program to accomplish its objectives
• Develop and maintain productive client, staff, management, and board relationships through individual contacts and group meetings
• Represent internal auditing at management and board meetings and with external organizations
• Pursue professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships
• Benchmark audit work processes and promote continuous process improvement
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the internal audit activity and report the results of the KPIs to senior leaders, the Chancellor, and the ARC committee
• Serve as the Audit Liaison Officer, as the University's point of contact regarding external audits with State and Federal agencies, including coordinating any required follow-ups on any recommendations

Work Schedule/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Suggested Salary Range: $122,000 - $144,000
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 05/18/2026
Proposed Date of Hire: 06/29/2026