Staff Auditor

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University seeks a Staff Auditor to join the 408-Internal Audit team. The role supports the whole audit process from planning through follow-up, aiming to strengthen internal controls and add value to university operations.

You will perform fieldwork, prepare work papers, and assist with audit programs, while maintaining confidentiality and working with cross-functional teams in a mission-driven, Catholic university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; or, a Bachelor’s degree and CPA or CIA designation required.
• Minimum of one to two years’ experience in internal auditing required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Internal Audit in complex financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Assist with the preparation of audit programs outlining the planned approach for audits.
• Conduct fieldwork testing and prepare clear audit work papers to support findings and recommendations.
• Perform follow-up reviews to assess the status of management’s action plans.
• Ensure timely and effective completion of assigned engagements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships and maintain a service-oriented approach in the delivery of work.
• Maintain familiarity with current University policies and procedures, industry standards, and best practices to assess compliance and adequacy of internal controls.
• Proactively keeps supervisor informed of progress on each assignment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA or CIA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Staff Auditor

Posting Details

Posting Number: 20260457S

Position Title: Staff Auditor

Position Type: Staff

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department: 408-Internal Audit

Position Summary

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Staff Auditor will report to the Chief Internal Auditor and/or Director, Internal Audit and will directly support the work of the Internal Audit team in all phases of the audit process, including planning, fieldwork, report writing, and follow-up reviews, with a focus on adding value and strengthening controls and operations. This position also performs additional tasks at the discretion of the Chief Internal Auditor and/or Director, Internal Audit in addition to the responsibilities listed below. This position acts in a confidential capacity to assist the Internal Audit team members in all assigned projects, and by performing independent audit work and related analyses.

Strong interpersonal skills and analytical abilities are required.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Internal Audit team in conducting complex and in-depth financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Assist with the preparation of audit programs for each audit to outline the planned approach for the efficient and effective conduct of the audit.
• Conduct fieldwork testing and prepare and organize clear audit work papers to support findings and recommendations based on appropriate analyses and evaluations.
• Perform follow-up reviews to assess and report on the status and progress of management’s action plans in response to internal audit observations and recommendations.
• Ensure timely and effective completion of assigned engagements.
• Conduct other special projects as assigned.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships and maintain a service-oriented approach in the delivery of work.
• Maintain a high level of understanding and familiarity with current University policies and procedures, industry standards, and best practices to assess compliance and to conclude on the adequacy of internal controls.
• Proactively keeps supervisor informed of the progress of each assignment and project.
• Keeps up to date regarding changes in University policies, procedures, and current developments in the accounting and auditing professions.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; or, a Bachelor’s degree and CPA or CIA designation required.

Specific Job Knowledge:

• Minimum of one to two years’ experience in internal auditing required.

Work Experience:

• 1-2 years.

Work Skills:

• This position requires proactive, effective communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the University; strong analytical and organizational skills; and the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments/projects.

Equipment Knowledge:

• Moderate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions:

• Basic file handling.

Preferred Qualifications

Specific Job Knowledge:

• Experience in higher education or non-profit internal audit is preferred.

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience with audit analytics tools preferred.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: Posting Date: 10/09/2026 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: This position falls within salaried grade 17 and the range is $84,000-109,000. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity. Salary Grade: 17 Job Classification: exempt

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed 3 Maximum Number of References Needed 3

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