Vice President & Chief Internal Auditor (CIA)

Job Summary

The Vice President & Chief Auditor (CIA) is the University’s senior executive responsible for compliance with the Texas Internal Auditing Act, Texas Government Code 2102 as amended by House Bill 2485 during the 78th Legislature and House Bill 16 during the 83rd Legislature. 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 investigation as required or requested by the Board of Regents or the President.

Strategic Leadership

• Serves as chief advisor to executive leadership on policy compliance.
• Provides clear analyses and recommendations to inform institutional priorities, and resource allocation.
• Engages with the Board of Regents and relevant committees; prepares and presents internal audit reports and proposals.
• Makes recommendations for process and other improvements.

Compliance Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the University’s compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to the internal audit function.
• Oversees the institutional budget process, including revenue forecasting, expenditure planning, and scenario modeling.
• Establishes budget governance, controls, and performance monitoring with timely, decision-ready reporting.
• Serves as liaison with the State Auditor’s Office.

Audits & Internal Controls

• Develops the annual internal audit plan in collaboration with senior leadership, and Board of Regents concurrence.
• Performs audits of University operations, departments, processes, and functions as needed to meet the annual internal audit plan.
• Partners with external audit team.
• Performs special investigations as required by the Board of Regents or the President.

Leadership, Talent & Culture

• Recruits, develops, and retains high-performing, service-oriented internal audit team members. Fosters collaboration, equity, and professional growth across the internal audit function; models ethical stewardship.