Assistant Director, Internal Audits
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director, Internal Audits----
Hiring Department:
Office of Internal Audits----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of university faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .
Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose
This position will direct the audit function, which includes directing/managing audit projects, maintaining the quality assurance and improvement program, conducting and leading highly complex and sensitive projects, and consulting with executive management.
Responsibilities
Directs Audit Projects
Directs team members involved in conducting audit projects. Provides day-to-day guidance and direction to staff on appropriate steps to take to complete projects by reviewing and discussing the work plans for individual audits/reviews to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to meet the project objectives; as work progresses, reassess the plans as needed and suggest or provide alternative steps. Provides guidance on how to analyze or interpret information/evidence to draw conclusions. Determines when follow-up is appropriate. Reviews documentation of work (workpapers) and written reports to ensure that appropriate and sufficient information/data/evidence have been gathered to achieve the project objectives, the evidence supports the conclusions reached and sound analysis and logical reasoning have been used, professional and office standards have been met, and any recommendations are not only appropriate to resolve any problems discovered, but also are practicable, cost efficient, and in keeping with the university’s management philosophy and goals. In addition, reviews reports to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of information conveyed to management.
Leads and Conducts Audit Projects
Conducts the most highly complex and/or sensitive audits. This type of work requires extensive professional experience and analytical skills not available from the staff. These projects may involve confidential or controversial matters that must be handled with sensitivity, discretion, and tact or projects that impact senior-level management and operations in such a way as to require extensive negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Provides Consulting and Advice to Management
Provides information and recommendations to management. Communicates with key stakeholders regarding contemporary audit issues. Occasionally receives ad hoc requests to provide information and advice to various levels of university management on policies and procedures related to audits or investigations or as a subject matter expert.
Contributes to the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
As a member of the leadership team, reviews and approves the work of other auditors to provide ongoing m
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