Quality Assurance Program Manager

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Quality Assurance Program Manager – Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities include:

• Create and revise processes and procedures using best practices to increase the quality, compliance, integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of information.
• Apply and verify quality assurance and internal control compliance with regulations through reviews, examinations, and procedures.
• Verify compliance with all Internal Audit findings for the Division of Finance Affairs.
• Advise the University community on ensuring their financial reporting aligns with quality standards and is accurate. Develop and host training classes for the community and any internal constituents focusing on quality assurance and internal controls subject matter.
• Provide guidance on internal control best practices. Promote a risk-aware culture, ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes.
• Perform end-to-end transaction testing (from point of origin/initiation to reporting) to ensure data accuracy, data integrity, completeness, and conformance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Interfacing with internal audit and external examiners as required in describing the control environment and scope of Quality Assurance reviews. Act as a liaison to other Division of Financial Affairs and related/relevant University teams to ensure accurate and timely remediation of findings if applicable.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews for suppliers, contracts, supplier invoice processing, requisition to purchase order cycle, & business document manuals and guidelines compliance as related to Procurement.
• Document all findings and propose remediation strategies to the Controller in collaboration with the Associate Controller.
• Engage with the Controller’s Office Compliance department and other internal partners/teams to create an effective and robust transaction review program.
• Perform periodic risk-based reviews of University community/ departmental transactions and coordinate audit requests
• Enhance awareness of regulatory compliance, internal controls, and the value of safeguarding University assets.
• Execute annual risk assessments and collaborate with internal partners as directed by the Controller.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain electronic work papers, work-flows processes, operating manuals, and other relevant process documents to ensure transparency and meet internal policy requirements.
• Developing a scalable and reusable Quality Assurance (QA) framework to simplify & automate testing of transactions and reporting and to maximize test coverage.
• Other ad hoc duties and special projects may be assigned by the Controller and Associate Controller.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

• If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 
• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 
• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php 
• Sick Leave Pool Program 
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf  

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance aft