Compliance and Audit Operations Manager

Fordham; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York seeks a Compliance and Audit Operations Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations across compliance and internal audit, leveraging AI‑enabled tools, workflow automation, and analytics to improve reporting accuracy and decision support.

The role manages annual calendars, coordinates audits, tracks corrective actions, and serves as the operational liaison among Compliance, ERM, Assurance and Advisory Services, and campus departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in legal, compliance, internal audit, or risk management operations, preferably in a higher education or regulated environment.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Demonstrated experience using technology solutions such as workflow automation, dashboards, data visualization, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and support decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and related business applications; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools preferred.
• Sound judgment in assessing and using emerging technologies, including AI tools, in compliance with data privacy, confidentiality, and university policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual compliance, internal audit, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) calendars, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and coordination across all units.
• Coordinate operational logistics for internal and external audits, including scheduling, document collection, communications, and stakeholder support.
• Coordinate operational priorities and work assignments with both Directors through a jointly established work plan, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources, clear accountability, and timely escalation of competing priorities.
• Tracks and monitors corrective action plans from audits and investigations, ensuring timely follow-through and accurate reporting.
• Serves as the primary operational liaison among Compliance, ERM, Assurance and Advisory Services, and campus departments to support integrated workflows.
• Administers the GRC platform by maintaining data integrity, managing user access, ensuring functionality, and supporting system-based reporting.
• Supports data aggregation, analytics, and continuous monitoring activities, including preparing data outputs for the Assurance and Advisory Services function and executive reporting. Supports Compliance, ERM, Assurance and Advisory Services, as well as the Office of the General Counsel Compliance to prepare reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for senior leaders and governing bodies.
• Oversees the policy management process, including lifecycle tracking, coordination with policy owners, approvals, and publication.
• Manages compliance training deployment and tracking.
• Coordinates the incident reporting process, in consultation with Compliance, ERM, Assurance and Advisory Services.

Skills

Project management

Workflow automation

Data visualization

AI tools usage

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Data privacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Director of Compliance and Risk Management and the Director of Assurance and Advisory Services, the Compliance and Audit Operations Manager is a critical, hands‑on role responsible for supporting day‑to‑day operational, administrative, and technology-enabled functions across both areas.
The position supports the efficient execution of the annual compliance plan, internal audit schedule, and continuous monitoring program by managing underlying systems, data, reporting processes, and cross‑functional coordination efforts. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Governance, Risk, and Compliance ( GRC ) and data management platforms, and the ability to translate strategic direction into effective operational execution.
The successful candidate will leverage modern technology solutions, including AI-enabled tools, workflow automation, and analytics platforms, to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and decision support.

Essential Functions

• Manages the annual compliance, internal audit, and Enterprise Risk Management ( ERM ) project calendars, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and coordination across all units.
• Coordinates all operational logistics for internal and external audits, including scheduling, document collection, communications, and stakeholder support.
• Coordinates operational priorities and work assignments with both Directors through a jointly established work plan, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources, clear accountability, and timely escalation of competing priorities.
• Tracks and monitors corrective action plans from audits and investigations, ensuring timely follow-through and accurate reporting.
• Serves as the primary operational liaison among Compliance, ERM , Assurance and Advisory Services, and campus departments to support integrated workflows.
• Administers the GRC platform by maintaining data integrity, managing user access, ensuring functionality, and supporting system-based reporting.
• Supports data aggregation, analytics, and continuous monitoring activities, including preparing data outputs for the Assurance and Advisory Services function and executive reporting. Supports Compliance, ERM , Assurance and Advisory Services, as well as the Office of the General Counsel Compliance to prepare reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for senior leaders and governing bodies.
• Oversees the policy management process, including lifecycle tracking, coordination with policy owners, approvals, and publication.
• Manages compliance training deployment and tracking.
• Coordinates the incident reporting process, in consultation with Compliance, ERM , Assurance and Advisory Services.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in legal, compliance, internal audit, or risk management operations, preferably in a higher education or regulated environment.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Strong project management skills and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Demonstrated experience using technology solutions such as workflow automation, dashboards, data visualization, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and support decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and prepare concise reports for leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and related business applications; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools preferred.
• Sound judgment in assessing and using emerging technologies, including AI tools, in compliance with data privacy, confidentiality, and university policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $90,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $115,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Nearly Continuously

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Not Required

Walking

Walking Not Required

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in legal, compliance, internal audit, or risk management operations, preferably in a higher education or regulated environment?
  • Yes
  • No