Senior Auditor: Hybrid | Internal Controls & Risk

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; 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

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.