Senior Auditor

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis is seeking a Senior Auditor to perform audits, advisory projects, and investigations across the campus and UC Davis Health. Under moderate supervision, you will design work programs, maintain communications with staff and management, and draft management reports to support corrective actions.

The role emphasizes internal controls and compliance with IIA standards and ethics. Applicants with CPA credentials may be eligible for a hiring incentive, subject to eligibility and funding.

Qualifications

• Experience applying theories and principles related to internal auditing, accounting, compliance, law, healthcare administration, research administration, information systems, and/or information security.
• Experience planning and executing projects.
• Experience assessing risk within and at the intersections of differing technical subjects and/or business processes.
• Experience writing, presenting, and defending informational and persuasive reports.
• Experience solving problems with existing resources.
• Experience using oral and written communication skills to interact with management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Performs audits, advisory service projects, and investigations across UC Davis and UC Davis Health.
• Designs and executes work programs, drafts reports to management, and communicates findings.
• Promotes internal control concepts to improve university operations.

Skills

Auditing concepts

Project planning

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS or BA Degree

Job description

UC Davis

Senior Auditor

Salary or Pay Range: $79,400/yr. - $144,000/yr. (subject to a department-budgeted maximum)

With moderate supervision and support of AMAS management, performs audits, advisory service projects, and investigations covering financial, operational, and compliance areas across UC Davis and UC Davis Health. Performs engagements in accordance with the Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Assesses organizational and operational risks; designs and executes work programs; prepares work papers; maintains communication with operating staff and management; develops recommendations; drafts reports to management; performs post-engagement work as necessary to ensure that corrective actions are implemented. Promotes concepts of internal control to assist University personnel in the discharge of their duties.

We strongly encourage CPAs to apply. Candidates with a CPA credential may be eligible for a hiring incentive, subject to eligibility requirements, funding availability, and University approval.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• BS or BA Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience applying theories and principles related to internal auditing, accounting, compliance, law, healthcare administration, research administration, information systems, and/or information security.
• Experience planning and executing projects.
• Experience assessing risk within and at the intersections of differing technical subjects and/or business processes.
• Experience writing, presenting, and defending informational and persuasive reports.
• Experience solving problems with existing resources.
• Experience using oral and written communication skills to interact with management and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated progress toward professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), etc.
• Familiarity and experience with federal regulation and state laws relevant to healthcare settings and healthcare auditing.
• Familiarity with electronic healthcare records, clinic/medical operations.
• Medical coding knowledge or experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying UC Davis policies and procedures
• Knowledge of information systems in use at UC Davis such as Oracle Cloud Financial System (Aggie Enterprise),
• Banner Student Information System, Epic Electronic Medical Record, Infor Lawson.
• Higher Education/Academic Medical Center audit experience.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a remote work environment

Key Responsibilities

• 90% - Performs Audit and Advisory Services
• 5% - Enterprise Risk Assessment and Audit Planning
• 5% - Training & Administration

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Job ID #89132