"CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR"

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Security Sensitive Position? Yes

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Posting Number TSU203662

Official TSU Title CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

Grant Title n/a

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Internal Auditor makes sure the university complies with the Texas Internal Auditing Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 2102 as amended by House Bill 2485 during the 78th Legislature and House Bill 16 during the 83rd Legislature. Under general supervision performs audits of University operations, departments, processes, and functions as required to meet the annual audit plan. Serves as liaison between the University and the State Auditor’s Office, performs special investigations as required or requested by the Board of Regents and/or the President. Provides the Internal Auditor’s Office personnel with access to training on subjects appropriate to the performance of their duties. Performs other duties as may be required by the President and/or the Board of Regents. This position requires adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Code of Ethics, which outlines the fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency. Internal auditors must uphold these ethical standards in all aspects of their work, including the conduct of audits, the reporting of findings, and their interactions with stakeholders. The internal audit function plays a critical role in safeguarding organizational assets, preventing financial and operational risks, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s objectives.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Internal Auditor perform audits on an agency’s business processes and practices to evaluate efficiency and risks, to protect against fraud and theft of an agency’s assets, and to help improve the agency’s operations. Internal auditors are required to comply with the standards in the International Professional Practices Framework (Red Book) and the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book).

Essential Duties Summary

• Responsible for the university’s compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding internal audits.
• Develops an annual audit plan for approval by the Board of Regents.
• Performs audits of University operations, departments, processes, and functions as required to meet the annual audit plan.
• Makes recommendations for process and other improvements through audit reports.
• Serves as liaison between the University and the State Auditor’s Office.
• Works with external auditors of the university.
• Performs special investigations as required or requested by the Board of Regents and/or the President.
• Provides the Internal Auditor’s Office personnel with access to training on subjects appropriate to the performance of their duties.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE 1.0

Hiring Range Commensurate with experience.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting

Preferred: Master’s degree.

Required Licensing/Certification CPA, CIA and/or other appropriate designation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State, Local, and County laws.
• GAAP, GAGAS, and federal auditing standards in general and particularly as they apply to colleges and universities with federal funds.
• Policies, procedures, and practices.
• Other job-related software and systems.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Detail oriented.
• Effective customer service.
• Job-related systems.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Prepare and present detailed reports.
• Complete annual audit.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

Work Experience

Required:

• Five (5) years of progressive audit experience.
• Experience in internal auditing, government auditing, management auditing or operational auditing will be considered.

Working/Environmental Conditions Routine office environment. Sitting or standing in one location much of the time. Some stooping, lifting, or carrying objects light weight may be required. Use of video display terminal.

Close Date 03/12/2026

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) No

Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants.