Internal Auditor or Senior Internal Auditor

STRS Ohio, STRS

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking an Internal Auditor or Senior Internal Auditor to join its Internal Audit Team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.9 billion as of June 30, 2024, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center.  At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation:

Grade:10 - $74,520 - $89,424

Grade:11 - $83,835 - $100,602

Work Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)

General Summary (Grade 10 and 11):

Under the direction of the chief audit executive, Internal Audit, conduct reviews of designated operational areas to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and procedures.

Summary of Responsibilities (Grade 10 and 11):

• Aid in the development of the annual internal audit plan. (Grade 10)

• Assist in the development of the comprehensive annual internal audit plan, including an assessment of business and financial risks for all areas of State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio). (Grade 11)

• Support in developing the scope, audit approach and testing for each audit. (Grade 10)

• Conduct audit programs in designated operational areas in accordance with Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors and other authoritative guidance and note exceptions. Prepare procedural write‑ups and process documentation. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and procedures. (Grade 11)

• Independently develop the scope, audit approach and testing for each audit. (Grade 11)

• Independently conduct audit projects in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Grade 11)

• Prepare document and summarize audit work performed.

• Prepare audit reports and make recommendations to management.

• Independently perform, or assist the chief audit executive, Internal Audit in performing, special reviews as requested by the STRS Ohio Retirement Board, the executive director or senior staff. (Grade 11)

• Interact with all levels of management in both conducting reviews and provide assistance as required.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.        

Summary of Qualifications (Grade 10 and 11):

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or another related field required.

• Three to five years of auditing experience required.  Five to eight years of pension experience in member benefits, finance or investments operations may substitute for direct auditing experience. (Grade 10)

• Five or more years of auditing experience required. Auditing experience must include two or more years of independently conducting audit projects. Solid familiarity with management control systems, organizational structures and information technology.  (Grade 11)

• Proven ability to set priorities, analyze operations, solve practical problems and make recommendations to management.

• Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.         

• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.