Executive Director of Internal Audit/Chief Interna

at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Information

Working Position Title
 Executive Director of Internal Audit/Chief Internal Auditor (0325)
Classification
 Executive Director
Position Number
 00000325
Open Date
 06/25/2024
Close Date
Priority Review Date
 07/21/2024
Employee Class
 Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
 Full-Time
FTE
 1.00
Position Status
 Regular
FLSA
 Exempt
Job code
 1780
Union Representation
 Non-Union
Union Code 
 N/A
Unit/Department
 Internal Audit
College/Unit
 Internal Audit
Division
 Univ Administrative Services
Location
 LH 105
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
 https://www.niu.edu/internal-audit/index.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) seeks an Executive Director of Internal Audit/Chief Internal Auditor to provide leadership, planning, and appopriate management of the university's internal audit department.

NIU, located 65 miles west of Chicago, is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university with expertise that benefits its region and spans the globe in a wide variety of fields. The NIU community is committed to positive change and is focused on enhancing student academic and career success.
Position Summary
The Chief Internal Auditor serves as the executive director of a broad, comprehensive auditing program within the University, in accordance with the professional standards and code of ethics adopted or promulgated by the State Internal Audit Advisory Board established by the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act of the State of Illinois. The primary function of the position is to provide leadership, planning, and appropriately manage the internal audit department.
Internal audit examines and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems established by the University to assure accomplishment of university objectives and goals as efficiently and economically as possible while in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The internal audit function delivers an array of services to the entire University including but not limited to evaluating internal accounting controls, auditing compliance with federal and state laws, university policies and procedures, and other rules and regulations, auditing financial records, assisting with fraud prevention and detection, auditing information technology and systems, auditing departmental operations and internal consulting.
Internal audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity. In that context, internal audit plays critical roles in enterprise risk management (ERM) by providing objective assurance to the Board of Trustees and President regarding the effectiveness of ERM and internal controls, and consulting with members of the university to improve risk management and control processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This position establishes plans to carry out the responsibilities of the internal audit department, provides written policies and procedures to guide the staff, establishes a program for selecting and developing the internal audit staff, consisting of four auditors and a graduate staff assistant, conducts special examinations at the request of management, and establishes and maintains a quality assurance program to evaluate the operation of the department.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
N/A
Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
N/A
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
N/A
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS in accounting, business, or other appropriate field required AND a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA} by examination OR a Certified Public Accountant (CPA} and who has at least four (4} years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience OR an auditor with at least 5 years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience.
Working knowledge of auditing, accounting, management, and finance principles including, but not limited to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated skills using technology and various software applications.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Adheres to the highest degree of professional and ethical... For full info follow application link.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.