Director of Internal Audit & Risk Management

Tennessee Board of Regents; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee, seeks a Director of Internal Audit to lead the college’s internal audit program, develop annual risk-based audit plans, and ensure compliance with IIA standards.

The role reports administratively to the college President and functionally to the TBR Audit Committee through the CAE. It requires a CPA/CIA/CISA and at least five years of auditing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field.
• Active CPA, CIA, or CISA certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional auditing experience.
• Up to 2 years of auditing experience may be substituted with 2 years of accounting/related business experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the College’s internal audit program and report results to the Audit Committee through the TBR Chief Audit Executive (CAE).
• Develop and implement annual risk-based audit plans in coordination with the President, senior leadership, and the CAE.
• Ensure compliance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and maintain professional certifications/continuing education.
• Design audit programs, procedures, workpapers, and reports; conduct audits of college operations to assess compliance with policies, state/federal laws, and internal controls.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and monitor corrective action plans.
• Conduct special reviews, fraud, waste, and abuse investigations; report findings through appropriate channels.
• Provide advisory services on internal controls, risk management, policy interpretation, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with the President and senior leadership on institutional risk and efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinate with external auditors, including the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, as needed.
• Prepare and submit required audit reports, including updates on plans and status.
• Maintain audit documentation and oversee QAIP.
• Manage the internal audit budget and align with audit plan.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

CPA/CIA/CISA certification

Tools

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Job description

Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee, seeks a Director of Internal Audit to lead the college’s internal audit program, develop annual risk-based audit plans, and ensure compliance with IIA standards.

The role reports administratively to the college President and functionally to the TBR Audit Committee through the CAE. It requires a CPA/CIA/CISA and at least five years of auditing experience.