Senior Auditor

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Office of the Chief Risk Officer is seeking a Senior Auditor to perform complex audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas. You will plan, execute, and report on audits, lead investigations when needed, and mentor junior auditors as part of a dynamic, risk-based assurance function.

The role supports hybrid or US-based remote schedules, with pay ranges from $109,079 to $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years relevant experience.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS; IA standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Follow up on management corrective actions and report progress.
• Investigate suspected irregular conduct with university resources.
• Prepare and execute audit plans and detailed programs.
• Develop work papers supporting conclusions and analyses.
• Communicate audit results via reports and presentations.
• Provide guidance to staff auditors.
• Maintain productive relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Judgment and problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree and 4 years experience

Job description

Stanford's Office of the Chief Risk Officer (OCRO) enables the university to take smart risks in pursuit of its world-changing missions. Internal Audit (IA), a functional unit within OCRO, delivers independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services that enhance Stanford's operations and risk management. IA team members gain a broad enterprise perspective, support a wide variety of activities, engage/serve on various committees internal to Stanford, as well as peer groups with other universities and strive to make meaningful contributions daily.As a Senior Auditor, you will perform complex financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of systems, processes, and controls. Projects will vary, giving you opportunities to focus on enterprise risks through objective, independent assessments of governance, risk management, and control processes; you will evaluate risks in complex areas and may lead investigations of suspected irregular financial conduct. You will mentor less experienced colleagues and regularly partner with staff, faculty, researchers, and units such as the Office of General Counsel and executive offices in the Stanford health system entities.If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and want to help Stanford continue to take smart risks,

This position is eligible for hybrid or domestic (US) remote work. A remote worker arrangement may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience. Remote workers' schedules are based in the Pacific Time zone. The expected pay range for this position is $109,079 to $150,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Core Duties:

• Conduct complex and in-depth financial, operational, andcompliance evaluations and audits in accordance with the InternationalStandards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Conduct periodic follow-up reviews to assess and report onprogress or completion of management's corrective actions in response tointernal audit observations and recommendations.
• Conduct investigations of suspected irregular conduct inconjunction with other university resources.
• Prepare and execute audit plans and detailed auditprograms.
• Prepare and review work paper documentation to ensure it supportsconclusions and results based on appropriate analyses andevaluations.
• Communicate the results of audit projects via written reports andoral presentations to management.
• Provide guidance and direction to staff auditors.
• Develop and maintain productive customer and staffrelationships.

Minimum Education andExperience

Bachelor's degree and four years relevant experience or combinationof education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written and oralcommunication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of OMB Circulars A-21, A-110 and A-133desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of the International Standards for theProfessional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted AccountingPrinciples and Generally Accepting Auditing Standards.
• Capable of analysis and evaluation on a range offactors.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and sound decision making toobtain viable solutions.
• Independent and requires little supervision on all but uniquematters.
• May recommend changes in policy or practice based on new data orsituations.

Certificates and Licenses Required

Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant certification preferred.