Senior Auditor (Health Systems), Office of Audit and Compliance

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is looking for a Senior Auditor for its Health team in Charlottesville, VA. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and two to three years of audit experience. The position includes conducting operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits. A hybrid work schedule is available, with a salary range of $95,000 to $105,000. Candidates with a CPA or CIA certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two to three years in a staff auditor role with increasing responsibility.
• Experience handling all phases of an audit independently.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engagement-level risk assessments and testing transactions.
• Identify and document significant risks, controls in place.
• Manage project scope and deadlines while directing team members.
• Document effectiveness of internal controls and operations.
• Prepare draft audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Develop recommendations to correct deficiencies in controls.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Time management

Multitasking

Building relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems like Epic and Workday

Job description

The Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for a Senior Auditor for its UVA Health team. The Office of Audit and Compliance assists UVA's Board of Visitors and UVA Health management in their oversight, management, and operating responsibilities by providing independent assurance and consulting services to the UVA Health system.

A Senior Auditor assists in, or leads with supervision, the performance of value-added operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits and consulting projects. Duties include performing engagement-level risk assessments, testing transactions, and analyzing business processes to identify opportunities to enhance internal controls and improve the university's operational and financial performance.

Responsibilities

Senior Auditors perform crucial duties to ensure audit success as outlined below. They ensure engagements are conducted using appropriate department methodology to ensure high quality, high value work is produced in accordance with the profession's and OAC's standards.

• Identify and document significant risks, controls in place to mitigate them, and proposed testing approach to develop Risk Assessment Document.
• Recommend audit direction, scope, and timing to Audit management, based on Risk Assessment Document.
• Manage project to scope and deadlines. Direct and perform first level review of the work of auditors assigned to projects, as applicable.
• Document and evaluate, through appropriate testing methods, the effectiveness of internal controls and operations.
• Prepare draft audit reports for Audit management's review, communicating control or process efficiency and effectiveness based on testing performed.
• In collaboration with audit client(s), develop recommendations to correct deficiencies or to strengthen internal controls.
• Demonstrate and continue to build expertise in the functional discipline of internal auditing. Increase understanding (and relevance to audit) of trends in higher education, academic medical centers, and research-intensive universities. Continually strive to develop technical skills and data literacy/use of data analytics--and apply these to daily work and career progression.
• Respond to ad hoc inquiries and serve on committees as assigned.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Senior Auditors are expected to work both independently and as part of a team that includes other staff and senior auditors to perform essential duties, ensuring high-quality work that meets professional standards and departmental methodology. Success in this role requires strong communication, writing, data analysis skills, effective time management, multitasking, and the ability to build internal and external relationships professionally and ethically.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or business related field.
• Experience: Two to three years in a staff auditor role with increasing responsibility. Experience handling all phases of an audit independently and mentoring staff auditors assigned to audits.
• Licensure: CPA or CIA certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years audit experience, including one year of senior audit experience is preferred.
• Healthcare audit experience, particularly in an academic medical center.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, including Epic and Workday.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$95,000 - $105,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid/telework schedule. A minimum amount of days will be required on Grounds per week, with additional on-site presence as needed, in accordance with UVA's remote work guidelines.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.