Senior Internal Auditor

College/Division

Finance & Administration

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

BA, BS

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band

120A

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• At least 4 years of experience in the field of internal auditing or related field analyzing risks identifying control weaknesses and creating appropriate recommendations to improve business control environments is required. Must have strong communication skills. An understanding of the higher education industry is desirable. 

Certification:
Must possess or be able to obtain within two years, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation

Skills:

• Possesses a sound knowledge of internal controls over a broad range of subject areas.
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic.
• Independent performer and team player.
• Proficient in PC functionality and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical thinking skills, cognitive abilities, interpersonal/ communication skills, negotiation skills, and organization/ time management skills.
• Thinks holistically about systems, processes, and outcomes, while remaining detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to present ideas effectively and persuasively; has a strong and tactful verbal presence.
• Ability to write thoughts and concepts in a clear and organized manner; effectively manages formal and informal communication.
• Able to use logic and critical thinking to solve challenging problems; able to resolve problems in a fair way; able to gain the respect and trust of others involved in the discussions.
• Exercises continuous energy to see projects through to completion, especially when faced with obstacles. 
• Willing to continuously learn and improve.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Work Location

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Job Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor leads, and/or teams with other IACA auditors and/or audit assistant, co-op student internal auditors, and vendors (when applicable), in the performance of all aspects of financial, operational, and compliance audits of departments and processes in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing established by the Institute of Internal Auditors.  Other duties include consulting/advisory engagements, internal control/risk assessment training for RIT community members, and department continuous improvement/administrative projects.