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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: StoryBecause in a world of rapid change, strong controls are the quietsuperpower.This role sits at the intersection of trust, accountability, andcollaboration, helping ensure the universitys financial ecosystemremains strong, compliant, and forward-thinking. If youre someone whoenjoys connecting the dots between policy, people, and practice and whocan explain complex financial concepts without sounding like aspreadsheet, this may be your next move.Thrivers in this role:- Proactive, visible, and genuinely invested in the institution, not someone who stays behind the scenes unless necessary.- Strong internal control mindset, with the confidence to advocate for best practices.- Analytical strength paired with approachability, solution focused without being rigid.- Excellent communication skills, capable of tailoring complex financial topics to diverse audiences.- Comfortable presenting and facilitating conversations with leadership and cross-functional teams.- A natural inclination to build relationships across campus and stay engaged with whats happening.- The ability to see both the big picture and some of the operational details, especially when assessing financial risk. How your impact is visible:- Organizational Culture: Position provides an opportunity to impact the organizational culture by both acknowledging the University's past and helping to chart its future.- Governance, Institutional Policy, and Legislation: Position allows for impacting the guidelines that determine how we operate.- Institutional Leadership: Position provides the opportunity to provide leadership across the institution. Leading by example and supporting teams throughout.- Institutional Infrastructure: Position allows for taking part in the development of foundational aspects, including the establishment of a strategic plan, financial and facilities management, accreditation, and technology planning.Job SummaryProvides leadership and strategic direction for the University'sinternal audit function while remaining consistent with the Kansas Boardof Regents (KBOR) Internal Audit Function Policy. Serves as anindependent assurance and advisor for the University's risk, governanceand control processes.Essential FunctionsDirects internal audits focusing on financial, operational andcompliance aspects. Interviews, advises and negotiates with mid toexecutive level of management, which may include the governing boardwhen necessary. Evaluates current risk management, control andgovernance processes and suggests potential improvements. Consults andadvises faculty, staff and administrators regarding operational andadministrative matters including business practices, internal controlsand process improvements. Performs individual audit, investigative oradvisory engagements. Analyzes data relating to operations, programs,processes and other functions being audited. Prepares working papers todocument audit scope, procedures performed, conclusions reached and theresults of findings and/or observations. Prepares audit reports andmemorandums to summarize and convey audit results. Establishes auditplans and objectives to ensure that staff time is used effectively.Reviews audit working papers for clarity, accuracy and completeness.Coordinates internal auditing activities with external parties.Job DutiesEngage stakeholders across the university in guidance, education &presented risks associated.Provide leadership related to functional area.Required Education and Experience:- Master's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field- Six (6) years of experience in a diting or related field, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership roleRequired License/Certifications/Training:Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)certificationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret data.- Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the organization is required.- Work with little supervision, to meet deadlines and solve problems, and make appropriate recommendations.- Demonstrated knowledge to plan, implement, and lead the internal audit within a complex, decentralized, and diverse organization, including the ability to recommend and assist in the implementation of risk-based internal controls across the institution.- Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices.- Knowledge of project management principles.- Skilled in independent decision making- Maintain professional composure in emergent situations- Adapt to shifting priorities, while still being able to meet deadlines, providing follow up to stakeholders throughout.