Senior Auditor — Hybrid, Risk & Compliance

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking an experienced auditor to join Audit Services. The role covers planning and performing operational, compliance, financial, and advisory engagements across the university’s campuses, with a hybrid work arrangement.

The successful candidate will assess risk, evaluate internal controls, analyze data, and develop actionable recommendations to strengthen governance and risk management while delivering high-quality client service in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, information systems, or a related field.
• Professional auditing experience in higher education, healthcare, government, or similarly complex environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform operational, compliance, financial, and advisory audits.
• Assess risk, evaluate internal controls, and provide recommendations.
• Analyze data and perform fieldwork with documentation.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff across campuses.
• Support continuous improvement and risk management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, information systems, or a related field

Master's degree or other advanced professional degree

CIA/CPA/CISA/CFE or similar certification

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

ACL

BusinessObjects

Job description

The University of Michigan is seeking an experienced auditor to join Audit Services. The role covers planning and performing operational, compliance, financial, and advisory engagements across the university’s campuses, with a hybrid work arrangement.

The successful candidate will assess risk, evaluate internal controls, analyze data, and develop actionable recommendations to strengthen governance and risk management while delivering high-quality client service in a dynamic academic environment.