Senior Auditor

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks an experienced professional to join University Audit and Advisory in New Haven. The role provides audit, assurance, and investigative services in accordance with IIA standards and departmental policies, collaborating with university clients to strengthen internal controls and governance.

A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of experience are required; CIA or CPA certification or progression is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification (CIA or CPA) preferred or in progress.
• Familiarity with COSO/IIA frameworks and governance processes.
• Experience in internal audit, risk management, and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audit, assurance, and investigative services in line with IIA standards and department policies.
• Monitor progress of corrective actions and validate mitigations of identified risks.
• Support planning and monitoring of budget-to-actual hours for projects.
• Discuss improvements to internal control systems with university managers.
• Contribute to intern programs and share internal control expertise across the university.

Skills

Accounting and audit principles

Verbal and written communication

Higher education sector awareness

Collaboration across diverse clients

Judgment and decision making

Professional growth

Ambassador of department/university

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years experience

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Additional Education and Experience

Certification (or progress towards) as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Familiarity with large or complex business organizations. Knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework).

Some internal/external audit or consulting experience and/or experience that demonstrates an understanding of internal controls, business operations, accounting and accounting principles, and risk management/governance processes.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of accounting and audit principles and auditing techniques. Researches and understands the policies, rules, regulations, laws and statutes pertaining to their work assignments.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates solid communication and listening skills and an ability to identify gaps in logic and handle complex communication challenges individually.
3. Keeps abreast of breaking developments in accounting, auditing, and the higher education sector and apply this knowledge in all their engagements with university clients.
4. Demonstrates an ability to quickly collaborate and work effectively on concurrent work assignments and tasks with a diverse group of clients and team members to deliver the highest quality communications, work products, and client service.
5. Demonstrates an ability to identify sensitive issues and proactively facilitate effective communication at various levels in the organization to avoid surprises. Displays good judgment and decision-making skills.
6. Ensures adequate focus on professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments and tasks beyond assigned audit engagements and standard work assignments.
7. Acts as an ambassador of the department and university, consistently demonstrating a positive, can-do attitude.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Works as part of a team to deliver audit, assurance, and investigative services in compliance with established Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) standards and departmental policies.
2. Monitors client’s progress on corrective actions and validating that corrective actions taken are mitigating risks identified in engagement.
3. Supports University Audit and Advisory department operations through assisting with planning and monitoring of budget to actual hours for assigned projects.
4. Discusses improvements to internal control systems with University managers.
5. Maintains quality and proficient services by advancing personal knowledge, skills and other competencies through continuing professional development and attendance at formal training conferences and seminars.
6. Contributes to the student internship program by providing work direction, training, and technical assistance to current interns.
7. Participates in providing thought leadership to demonstrate and share internal control expertise across the university, within the department, and with peers.
8. May conduct other special projects as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor\'s degree and a minimum four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Job Posting Date

08/13/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (24)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through the hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.