Strategic Chief Audit Executive - Higher Education & Risk

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking a Chief Audit Executive to lead its internal auditing function with strategic vision and collaborative leadership. The role reports to the President and University System of Georgia leadership, providing trusted advice on risk management, governance, and controls across a large, globally impactful institution.

The ideal candidate has significant senior leadership experience in internal audit within large, regulated organizations, with preference for higher education or

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in internal audit.
• Experience in large, complex, regulated organizations.
• Preference for higher education, research institutions, or government environments.
• CIA or CPA designation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal auditing function with strategic direction.
• Advise institutional leadership on risk, governance, and controls.
• Develop and execute enterprise-wide risk-based audit plans.
• Build and mentor high-performing audit teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Risk-based audit strategies

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting

Job description

Georgia Tech is seeking a Chief Audit Executive to lead its internal auditing function with strategic vision and collaborative leadership. The role reports to the President and University System of Georgia leadership, providing trusted advice on risk management, governance, and controls across a large, globally impactful institution.

The ideal candidate has significant senior leadership experience in internal audit within large, regulated organizations, with preference for higher education or