Staff Auditor - Iowa State University (Ames, IA)
The Iowa Board of Regents is seeking a full-time (100%) Staff Auditor (Professional & Scientific job classification) in the Office of Internal Audit. This position will be responsible for planning and conducting a wide variety of internal audits by evaluating operational and business processes for appropriate internal controls and compliance with various policies and regulations; identify areas of process risk and recommend specific steps for improvement; conduct follow-up review of audited areas and programs to ensure management has taken appropriate corrective actions. This person must have the ability to map out processes to define gaps in internal controls and/or efficiencies and be able to make value-added recommendations for improvements to senior leaders on campus.
The position will report up through the Board’s Chief Audit Executive, be located at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and be eligible for a hybrid work model.
About the Iowa Board of Regents
The Iowa Board of Regents, is a group of nine citizens who govern three public educational institutions in the state through policymaking, coordination, and oversight, as provided by law. The institutions include Iowa's three public universities – the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa.
About the Office of Internal Audit
The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. We partner with management to enhance and protect organizational value by providing an independent and objective assessment of operational efficiencies and controls.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in a business, accounting or information technology field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One to three years applicable experience.
- Ability to critically assess business policies, procedures, and practices.
- Proficiency in professional verbal and written communication.
- Experience with data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes.
- Capable of project management to meet required deadlines.
- Sufficient knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc…)
Desired Qualifications
- At least one year of audit experience.
- CPA, CMA, CIA or CISA designation.
- Extensive knowledge of internal audit processes.
- Basic proficiency applying organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
- Knowledge of Workday functionality and controls.
Salary Range
$55,000 to $70,000
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and three professional references to bauerk@iowaregents.edu
Appropriate background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted.
The Iowa Board of Regents is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
