Director, Audit & Advisory Services
Company: College of Charleston
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: September 16, 2023
Job Description:
Position, Department: Director, Audit & Advisory Services, Human
Resources Type of Position: Full-time Salaried, Exempt Work
Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 40 hours
per week Pay Range: $93,421 - $116,777 and determined based on
relevant years of work experience. Pay Grade: 61.61 Opportunity for
hybrid schedule: Yes Benefits Category: Position Summary: The
Director, Audit & Advisory Services is responsible for leading the
college's Audit & Advisory Services department. The objective of
this department is to provide an independent assurance function to
management and the Board. In addition, the Director is responsible
for administering the college's confidential complaint system on
behalf of the Board of Trustees. Provide Assurance to the Board of
Trustees and Management with the College's Audit and Assurance
Program (50%): Responsible to the Board of Trustees, the Board
Audit Committee, and Management; ensure relevant information that
arises from the assurance/internal audit function is provided in a
timely manner via Audit Committee meetings and other forums. The
audit and assurance program is risk based and includes operational,
compliance, financial and investigative audits of college
divisions, departments, and activities providing an independent and
objective review in order to add value and improve operations.
Administer the College's Confidential Reporting System (25%): On
behalf of the Board of Trustees, maintain and administer the
college's confidential reporting system, including appropriate
reporting to the Board of the nature and resolution of reports
received. Ensure complaints are appropriately routed and processed.
Ensure proper procedures for escalation and redirect are in place
(based on subject of report). Direct or perform the investigation
of complaints/allegations of a financial or procedural nature.
Ensure system configurations support other college stakeholders
utilizing the reporting system and database for other objectives
including student complaints and threat assessment. Provide
Consultative Services to College Departments (25%): Work with
departments to enhance their internal control practices; advise
management on policies, procedures, compliance matters and provide
an independent analysis of a broad range of business functions.
This includes providing direction for and supervising the work of
departmental staff in providing these services. Required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or finance or
related field
- CPA or CIA or other relevant certification
- 7 years' experience in internal auditing / assurance services
with strong knowledge of internal controls; ability to work with
boards and executive management to effectively provide assurance
and advisory services
- Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication
skills
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to investigate and
analyze information and draw conclusions
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing time and resources
to meet departmental goals
- Ability to effectively use audit tools, equipment and
techniques in evaluating and performing audits
- Excellent leadership, communication and customer service
skills
- Ability to establish and maintain strong working
relationships
- A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality Preferred
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in related field
- Supervisory experience managing an internal audit
department
- Higher education, governmental, or not-for-profit auditing
experience
- Knowledge of governmental accounting or fund accounting
principles To be considered for this position we will require an
application, resume, and cover letter. Position Details: Job duties
include but are not limited to: Provide Assurance to the Board of
Trustees and Management with the College's Audit and Assurance
Program (50%): Responsible to the Board of Trustees, the Board
Audit Committee, and Management; ensure relevant information that
arises from the assurance/internal audit function is provided in a
timely manner via Audit Committee meetings and other forums. The
audit and assurance program is risk based and includes operational,
compliance, financial and investigative audits of college
divisions, departments, and activities providing an independent and
objective review in order to add value and improve operations.
Performance is acceptable when: a. A risk-based Audit Plan is
developed and administered. b. Appropriate, objective audits and
investigations are conducted. c. Information is provided to the
Board of Trustees and other college stakeholders in a professional,
timely, manner, confidentially as appropriate. d. Risk is
considered in audit planning and the audit approach. Administer the
College's Confidential Reporting System: On behalf of the Board of
Trustees, maintain and administer the college's confidential
reporting system, including appropriate reporting to the Board of
the nature and resolution of reports received. Ensure complaints
are appropriately routed and processed. Ensure proper procedures
for escalation and redirect are in place (based on subject of
report). Direct or perform the investigation of
complaints/allegations of a financial or procedural nature. Ensure
system configurations support other college stakeholders utilizing
the reporting system and database for other objectives including
student complaints and threat assessment and reporting. Performance
is acceptable when: a. Reports are handled in a timely,
confidential manner. b. Reports are dispatched to the appropriate
area for investigation. c. Information is reported to the Board as
appropriate. Provide Consultative Services to College Departments:
Work with departments to enhance their internal control practices;
advise management on policies, procedures, compliance matters and
provide an independent analysis of a broad range of business
functions. This includes providing direction for and supervising
the work of departmental staff in providing these services.
Performance is acceptable when: a. Appropriate recommendations are
provided to college departments. b. Consulting work is performed in
a professional and timely manner. c. Appropriate communication with
college personnel occurs throughout process. *Duties and
responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added,
deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management,
formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling,
shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as
required by business necessity. Diversity Statement: Here at
Johnson County Community College, we seek to inspire positive
change for our students, faculty, and staff throughpromoting growth
and development of all individuals. We aim to create a sense of
belonging, accepting all values, life experiences, and perspectives
on our campus. We are seeking individuals who will bring their
true, authentic selves to JCCC so we can broaden perspectives with
innovative ideas, interests, and passions, while fostering and
promoting our diversity commitments to our community. We believe
that engaging all of our unique employees is the key to students'
success. You belong here. About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson
County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and
strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland
Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for
educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years.
That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more
resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our
competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that
transcend the norm. Equal Employment Opportunity: Johnson County
Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all
qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age,
religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic
information. Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the
search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this
position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this
position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer
pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions
as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments
require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript
for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are
encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting. If
you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable
accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office
of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email .
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