Sr Audit Consultant

Organizational Summary: USF Office of Internal Audit (IA) provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the university's operations. IA's mission is to enhance and protect organizational value through risk-based and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight to assist the university in achieving its strategic goals by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes. IA is responsible for coordinating activities that promote accountability, integrity, and efficiency in the operations of USF. All internal auditing activities are conducted in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). IA's purpose, authority, and responsibilities are set forth in its charter found on its website: www.usf.edu/audit.

Position Summary: The Senior Audit Consultant plans and performs complex operational and financial audits, internal control reviews, risk assessments, and consulting projects for USF in accordance with professional standards. Ensures appropriate controls exist, processes are efficient and accurate, and operating procedures are in compliance with laws, regulations, university policies, procedures, and best practices. Identifies value-added internal control and business process improvement opportunities designed to strengthen financial and IT-related general controls and to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations to resolve conditions noted. Candidate must have proven experience executing projects and engaging business partners to enhance the control environment. This position has no overnight travel, minimal overtime, and offers flexible work hours. Remote work flexibility options available. This position requires compliance with USF policies on safeguarding confidential financial and personal information.

• Evaluates internal controls using a risk-based approach and responds to emerging financial and compliance issues.  Identifies value-added internal control and business process improvement opportunities designed to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.  Prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations to resolve conditions noted.  Demonstrates an appropriate level of oversight and guidance necessary to effectively complete the engagement.  Mentors team members to enhance their skills.  Assists with investigations. Utilizes appropriate technology to enhance project effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Monitors the project budget (burn rate) in comparison to the work performed.  Advises the project manager of budget overruns impacting the project and unanticipated issues which may result in the need for additional budget being requested.  Discusses with project manager client issues (availability, vacancies, lack of documentation) which are impacting deadlines. 
• Performs periodic follow-up of previously reported audit findings to assess resolution of recommendations and determine if adequate corrective action has been initiated by university management.
• Promotes positive working relationships by participating on university committees/study groups, responding to management inquiries, providing training and education programs, and assisting with implementation of project recommendations. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited university; a minimum of 3 years of internal or external auditing or equivalent experience; and CIA or CPA certification or equivalent.
• Legal, Licensure, & USF Requirements: This position requires compliance with university policies on safeguarding confidential financial and personal information. A criminal background check will be required.

Preferred: Master's degree in a related field from an accredited university OR Bachelors and a minimum of 5 year of internal or external auditing or equivalent experience. Experience in auditing healthcare or higher education.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life i