Senior Auditor 1

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University in New Orleans seeks a Senior Auditor 1 to plan and execute audits, provide guidance, and supervise staff. The role emphasizes independence, risk identification, and timely reporting under LSU's internal audit framework.

The Senior Auditor 1 will lead complex engagements, coordinate with clients, and ensure quality documentation, follow-up on action plans, and continuous improvement across audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant field, with at least five years in internal or external audit.
• Experience leading audit engagements.
• Experience in government, healthcare, higher education, or risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits according to LSU OIA’s methodology and coordinate multiple assignments.
• Provide technical audit guidance on risk, controls, testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate the audit team and clients to meet milestones and complete projects on time.
• Draft clear audit reports and lead entrance/exit conferences; follow up on action plans.
• Maintain professionalism, independence, and continuous development of audit tools and techniques.
• Perform duties for lower level auditors and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Risk analysis

Internal controls

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant field

Job description

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Job Posting Title: Senior Auditor 1

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUAM IA - Audit - LSU New Orleans (Brendan Buras (00051885))

Work Location: 1900 Gravier Street

Pay Grade: Professional

Job Description: This position is a senior level, unclassified position in the Office of Internal Audit at LSU. The Senior Auditor 1 is responsible for audit planning, execution, and follow-up. Responsibilities are to be fulfilled with a fair amount of independence under limited supervision. The Senior Auditor 1 will generally lead complex, higher-risk engagements and provide coordination and guidance for auditors assisting on a specific engagement. This position may conduct investigations related to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and non-compliance with University policies. The Senior Auditor 1 must be detail, action, solution and results oriented and dedicated to continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes audits, projects, or consulting requests in accordance with LSU OIA’s methodology. Coordinates multiple concurrent assignments.
• 45% Provides technical audit procedural guidance including risk and controls identification, test development, work paper documentation, sampling techniques, results analysis, and report writing to lower level auditors. Reviews work performed by audit support staff to ensure it meets the objectives of the engagement.
• 25% Actively coordinates the audit team and clients to ensure milestone dates are met and projects are completed on time. Performs and/or guides other auditors in the performance of audit test steps and the accurate documentation of the related work papers to support conclusions reached.
• 15% Ensures all audit recommendations are supported by evidence and drafts clear, concise audit reports. Leads entrance and exit conferences. Performs follow-up for assigned action plans to ensure risks identified during the audit have been addressed.
• 10% Makes positive contributions as demonstrated by providing guidance to and working effectively with team members. Ensures professionalism and independence and the constant appearance of professionalism and independence. Continuously develops knowledge of audit tools and techniques to ensure quality audit work.
• Performs duties enumerated for lower level auditors. Performs other duties as assigned by OIA management.
• 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in accounting or relevant business field, information systems, public administration, higher education administration, or other field with acceptable relevant experience with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience, with at least three years in internal or external audit.
• Specific Experience: Relevant experience includes auditing, compliance, governmental, healthcare, higher education, or risk analysis and assurance services. Must have experience with leading audit engagements.

Minimum Certifications/Licenses:

• Possession of one or more of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification Information Systems Auditor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mater s degree in Master s level training in accounting, business, or public administration
• Specific Experience: Audit experience in related industry (university, healthcare, state government).

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Position is located in New Orleans, LA.

Additional Position Information:

• Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
• Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Posting Date: July 15, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 15, 2026

Socio-legal Requirements:

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.