AUDITOR / SENIOR AUDITOR

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI is seeking an Auditor / Senior Auditor to join the Internal Audit team. The role conducts risk-based audits across operations, IT, and compliance, documents work papers, drafts findings, and presents recommendations to management.

The Auditor position requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance/business and 2 years of auditing experience; Senior Auditor adds 4 more years and professional certifications such as CPA/CISA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Two years of auditing or related experience, including some IT auditing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to present findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform risk-based audits across operations, IT, and compliance.
• Document work papers, test controls, and draft audit reports with recommendations.
• Present findings to auditees and management and monitor remediation actions.

Skills

Auditing

Analytical

Communication

IT auditing basics

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software / IT auditing tools

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number S-3957

Position Number 34610

Recruitment Type External

Position Title AUDITOR / SENIOR AUDITOR

Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, this position plans, performs, and documents risk-based operational, financial, information technology, and compliance audits and other projects independently to evaluate university governance, risk management, and control processes. This position performs all phases of audits/investigations including conducting an audit risk assessment, conducting audit research, preparing the audit programs, evaluating risks and controls, testing control effectiveness to ensure compliance (with regulations, laws, policies, procedures), documenting audit work papers, drafting audit reports (including findings and recommendations), and presenting findings to auditee and management. Work assigned to the Auditor is expected to be carried out with an appropriate and reasonable amount of supervision. The Auditor should be proactive in initiating audit steps and checking with the supervisor when clarity is needed. Work assigned to the Senior Auditor is expected to be carried out with minimal supervision.

Application Deadline September 15th, 2026.

Required Qualifications

Auditor: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field. Two years of auditing or related experience, including some IT auditing. Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify inconsistencies, recognize potential issues, and ask probing questions to ensure accuracy and understanding. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and project a positive attitude. Ability to work as a team, both within and outside of Internal Audit. Demonstrated experience with audit report writing. Analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills both verbal and written. Strong understanding of internal controls. Demonstrated skillset as a self-directed, service-oriented, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards. Ability to learn processes and apply to future scenarios. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to prioritize and plan multiple projects and activities. Ability to prepare recommendations and reports in a professional and timely manner. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to apply or develop a baseline understanding of IT audit practices, including information systems, IT general controls, and technology infrastructure. Ability to apply or develop a baseline understanding of Agile audit practices.

Senior Auditor: All qualifications listed for an Auditor, plus: Experience in conducting the full life cycle of an audit with minimal supervision and guidance. Four additional years of auditing or related experience. Certification as a CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant professional certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree or relevant professional certification. Familiarity and work experience in a higher education environment. Familiarity and work experience with SAP. Public accounting or relevant experience. Ability to organize and lead the work of others on an audit team. Knowledge of relevant external regulations such as HIPAA, FERPA, PCI Standards, and GLBA. Experience in or familiarity with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. Advanced knowledge and/or experience in completing IT audits. Experience in computer assisted audit techniques using data analytics software. Familiarity with diverse computing environments and architecture, data centers and co-locations facilities/operations. Advanced knowledge and/or experience in Agile auditing skills. Experience in risk assessment and risk management activities. Active in professional auditing organizations. Knowledge of IT control objectives including NIST, COBIT, and GTAG. Thorough knowledge and experience applying auditing theory and practice in accordance with the IIA standards, ISACA standards, and IIA Code of Ethics.

Duties & Responsibilities

Auditor: Performs the following tasks under direct supervision: Actively participates in the annual risk assessment and audit plan creation process and proactively keeps the Director informed of the progress of audits. Performs planning activities with the audit client to gain an understanding of client operations. Conducts a risk assessment for each audit to identify potential risks and what controls should be in place. Designs audit objectives and procedures for each audit, prepares audit programs, and performs audits, following applicable standards (IIA, ISACA). Conducts entrance meetings with audit clients to discuss audit objectives, scope and methodology, and timing of the audit. Performs operational, financial, compliance and IT audit procedures of University departments, processes, systems and procedures to assure appropriate internal controls are present. Examines transactions for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with University policy. Meets with and/or communicates with audit clientele throughout the audit process, providing regular status updates. Thoroughly and logically documents audit work papers. Identifies internal control weaknesses and recommends improvements to effectiveness and efficiency. Drafts potential audit findings and audit recommendations. Drafts audit reports and conducts closing meetings with audit clients to discuss findings, recommendations, and management responses. Delivers oral presentations to management in all phases of audits, including presentation of recommendations and reports to appropriate senior management personnel (provost, vice presidents, deans, department heads, etc.) as required. Evaluates adequacy of the management responses for corrective action to ensure responses are accurate, comprehensive, reflect the position of the University and will be addressed in an appropriate time frame. Reviews allegations of fraud and fraudulent activity reported through the University’s confidential ethics hotline or from other sources and performs audit procedures as appropriate. Stays abreast of current developments in higher education, compliance requirements, IT auditing, information privacy and security and information systems technology to maintain and/or build technical competence and proficiency. Assists with the maintenance of in-house audit tools. Learns, explores and creates data analytic and continuous monitoring tools. Assists external auditors, as required. Ensures that all audit assignments are completed in accordance with the annual audit plan approved by the Board of Trustees’ Audit Committee. Performs special audit projects as assigned by the Director. Assists student intern(s) on assigned audit projects. Assists other Auditors or works on team audits as necessary. Performs consulting activities with University departments as requested. Completes 10-20 hours (40 hours if certified) of continuing professional education annually on topics related to auditing. Attends Board of Trustees meetings as requested by the Director. Performs other duties as assigned.

Senior Auditor: Performs all duties and responsibilities of the Auditor with limited supervision, plus: Performs more complex and in-depth audits with increased confidence and proficiency. Provides audit assistance and guidance to less senior audit staff. Completes 40 hours of continuing professional education annually on topics related to auditing that are in line with certification requirements.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Employee Group

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Pay Range

Pay Range Auditor: $60,000-$75,000 / Senior Auditor: $75,000-$90,000

Division

President

Department

Internal Audit

Position Status

Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status

Full-Time

FTE

1.0

Position Type

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

Location

Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight. CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter. For Title IX inquiries, contact CMU’s Title IX Coordinator at 989-774-3253, Office: 103 E. Preston St., Bovee University Center, suite 306, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858, Email: [e-mail].

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled Yes