Internal Auditor (FT), CFRE60050PRES

Job Description

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct operational, financial, compliance and technology audits and assist in providing consulting services for the College under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit. Assists and performs internal investigations as required.
• Defines the audit scope and prepares and follows detailed programs for reviews or audits. Quickly understands and identifies compliance and technology requirements and adapts programs to adequately perform audit testing.
• Performs data analysis; prepares audit work papers; drafts audit reports, correspondence and presentations using computer applications.
• Reviews financial or/and management operations or programs to determine their efficiency and effectiveness and determine if they are are in compliance with governmental and accounting standards, practices and regulations.
• Reviews, analyzes and evaluates internal controls to determine if they are adequate to minimize risk and protect the College.
• Perform investigative procedures involving allegations or discovery of fraud and/or unethical or inappropriate activities.
• Formulates practical and value-added recommendations to correct internal control deficiencies and improve operational efficiencies.
• Prepares, proofs and edits audit reports for accuracy which include opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of systems or programs.
• Review audit findings with the Director of Internal Audit and with supervisors and staff of the area being audited.
• Performs audit follow-up to periodically monitor the status of audit findings, recommendations and management actions concerning previous audit findings.
• Interacts and communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization in a professional and ethical manner.
• Maintain a working knowledge of federal and state laws with experience in researching them.
• Maintain awareness of College policies and procedures and changes made to them.
• Provide suggestions, recommend standards and assist in developing long and short term goals for improving the Internal Audit Department's programs and processes.
• Provides input and feedback for preparing and updating the annual audit plan including the frequency and priority of internal audits.
• Provides consulting services in accordance with internal auditing standards.
• Provide assistance to the external auditors, as needed.
• Completes established continuing education requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related subject required.
  • Master's degree or additional certification (Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Account) preferred.
• Experience
  • 2-3 years audit experience required.
  • 3 + years of internal audit experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

Calculator, phone, copier, personal computer and peripherals. Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment. Work has limited physical effort required but employee may occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Hybrid Remote Eligible: Yes

Hiring Range:
11 Salary/Starting salary beginning at $66,487, based on education and experience

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.