Internal Auditor

Overview Job Title: Internal Auditor, Manager 1. Location: CSCU System Office, 61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105. Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. This position is not remote. Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately; applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Monday, July 27, 2026. Position Summary Internal Auditors within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) serve as independent evaluators who safeguard institutional integrity by rigorously assessing financial controls, operational risks, and compliance with complex state and federal mandates. Responsibilities Conduct examinations of financial records and documents of institutions within the CSCU system Prepare for examinations by reviewing prior audit reports, financial statements, budgets or other available data For an on-site audit, meet with officials of the organization being examined to discuss audit procedures, answer questions and obtain necessary information and records Utilize electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis Examine various financial records including revenue, expenditure, payroll and grant accounting statements Examine and reconcile accounting records with supporting data, such as vouchers, invoices and cash receipts Review and evaluate complex financial documents to determine compliance with applicable regulations Examine accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles, laws and regulations, and state or federal requirements For an on-site audit, review and discuss audit findings with officials of the audited organization Prepare audit, or other reports that are grammatically correct, accurate, and defensible, explaining results and making recommendations utilizing the prescribed audit software, using established division procedures, and utilizing all relevant guidance (GAGAS, IIA standards, or other applicable guidance) May participate in hearings or conferences Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in accounting (at least 30 semester hours of accounting coursework), as well as two years of auditing experience. Incumbents are required to demonstrate advanced knowledge and abilities in: Apply professional accounting and auditing principles and practices Apply relevant statutes and regulations to financial and programmatic information Analyze financial records, documents, and reports with or without guidance Prepare reports including narrative and statistical sections with or without guidance Prepare financial spreadsheets utilizing multiple Excel functions to determine compliance with statutes, regulations, and sound business practices Utilize an EDP system for financial management information retrieval and financial information analysis Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.). Starting Salary Minimum Salary: $90,779 approximate annual, plus State medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. Salary will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and internal equity. Application Instructions To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered. For more information or to apply via the website, please visit Selection Procedure After the closing date, applications will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all required documents by the closing date and time. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews; finalists may be recommended for employment. The process may include practical exercises to evaluate qualifications. Background Screening & Nondiscrimination All employment offers are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the successful passing of a background check, including reference checks and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) or driving history check. CSCU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr