Senior Auditor (CIA or CPA) or Staff Auditor (possible underfill)
Oregon State University
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Posted: 01-Oct-24
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Type: Full Time
Salary: $77,946 - $105,420 annual
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Internal Number: P08519UF
*The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a senior auditor level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum educational requirements but not the experience and/or certification requirements to apply, as we may consider underfilling the position as a staff auditor until the selected candidate meets the experience and certification requirements for a senior auditor. For full consideration, applications must be received by October 18, 2024.
Job Description
Oregon State University (OSU) is recruiting a senior auditor in the Office of Audit, Risk, and Compliance (OARC). We are looking for a full-time person to be an integral part of the internal audit team that supports and promotes efficient, effective, compliant and ethical processes across the entire university. This position will lead and perform internal auditing engagements for the institution and will also serve as a key partner to help provide guidance and support to university-wide initiatives and efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a top research university located in one of America’s best college towns.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Leads and performs independent reviews and evaluations for assigned audits and special projects/investigations for operating units across the university
Recognizes deviations from accepted control frameworks including, generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the COSO internal control framework, IIA standards, OSU policies and procedures, and/or good business practices, and identifying recommendations for improving the control structure of the university.
Fosters effective working relationships with institution management while maintaining professional ethics and departmental standards, with a focus on the common goal of continual improvement and achievement of objectives.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily on-site on the OSU main campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Occasional travel to other OSU campuses may be required. Tele-commuting/remote work may be acceptable as agreed upon between employee and supervisor.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field.
Senior Auditor:
A professional auditing or accounting certification such as certified internal auditor (CIA) or certified public accountant (CPA).
Three years of auditing experience.
Staff Auditor underfill requirement:
Candidate for Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification. Progress required towards certification within six months of hire date. Ongoing, demonstrated progress required with final certification obtained within two years of hire date.
Required Candidate Characteristics
Strong, effective written and verbal communication skills, and able to present to diverse audiences.
Attention to detail and able to multi-task.
Experience working with different communication styles.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
Multiple professional auditing, accounting and/or fraud certifications in addition to CIA or CPA, such as certified information systems auditor, or certified fraud examiner.
Demonstrated experience providing leadership and guidance to students or employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Oregon State University is an international public research university that draws people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. We go wherever the challenges are, push ourselves to the very edge of what’s known and keep going. We are determined to forge solutions. We are diverse and welcoming. We embrace our responsibility to Oregon and the world, building a future that’s smarter, healthier, more prosperous and more just. We see what could be and have worked relentlessly for 150 years to make it so.
OSU has 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 15 experiment stations, 35 Extension offices, 200+ academic programs.