Strategic Senior Auditor, Internal & Advisory

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to lead complex audits and advisory projects across campus and health enterprise, promoting accountability and strengthening internal controls. The role emphasizes independence, risk-based insights, and collaboration with campus leadership.

The position requires five+ years of auditing experience, knowledge of finance and IT controls, and the ability to deliver clear, actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as external/internal auditor or IT auditor.
• Experience in not-for-profit, higher education, or healthcare preferred.
• Ability to plan and report complex audits with clear findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct complex audits and advisory projects across university functions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and strengthen internal controls.
• Communicate audit findings clearly to auditees and leadership.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA/CPA/CISA or similar

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

CoPilot / AI tools

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to lead complex audits and advisory projects across campus and health enterprise, promoting accountability and strengthening internal controls. The role emphasizes independence, risk-based insights, and collaboration with campus leadership.

The position requires five+ years of auditing experience, knowledge of finance and IT controls, and the ability to deliver clear, actionable recommendations.