Assistant Vice Chancellor of Internal Audit

Assistant Vice Chancellor Of Internal Audit

The Assistant Vice Chancellor of Internal Audit is a member of the Office of Internal Audit, Compliance, Ethics & Risk Management (OIACERM) team. OIACERM's mission is to support University System of Georgia (USG) management in meeting its governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control responsibilities while helping to improve organizational and operational effectiveness and efficiency. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding institutional assets, promoting accountability, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. This is a senior leadership level position generally responsible for providing day-to-day oversight and management of all aspects of audit throughout the USG. The Assistant Vice Chancellor formally directs the work of the Internal Audit team. This position plays a critical role in supervising and providing leadership to audit directors and professional staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and development. The individual in this position conducts their audit and advisory services work in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards. The Assistant Vice Chancellor reports to the Vice Chancellor for Internal Audit, Compliance, Ethics & Risk Management.

Provides leadership and oversight to OIACERM and campus audit staff to ensure quality driven audit engagements and staff development progression. Leads the USG risk assessments and development of the audit plan. Upon development of the plan, manages the overall OIAEC audit engagement process providing guidance, technical assistance, etc. to support the internal audit plans of the USG. Performs/reviews audit work in conjunction with OIAEC IT audit, compliance and advisory engagements to ensure quality reports and compliance with professional internal audit standards, USG policies and procedures, etc. Upon completion, prepares written reports/presentations and delivers information to USG and Institutional leadership and the Board of Regents. Regularly coordinates with the USG and campus leadership to deliver presentations and consult on emerging trends and risks. The AVC will regularly coordinate with the state auditors to provide full reliance, direct assistance and/or shadow audits as they relate to financial reporting. Integrates risks and USG strategic objectives to provide recommendations addressing policy, procedures, strategy, resource allocation, and other risk mitigation strategies. Collaborates with other risk management functions within the System Office and throughout the USG. Makes recommendations on improvements to Board policy, USG procedures, and other process improvements impacting USG operations. Presents recommendations and other reports to senior management and the Board of Regents. Communicates and coordinates with outside agencies as needed to represent OIAEC and the USG. Performs special projects and assignments as assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Internal Audit, Compliance, Ethics & Risk Management, the Board Committee on Internal Audit, Risk, and Compliance, and/or other senior management. Establishes and maintains effective, constructive, professional relationships with USG and Institutional leadership. Travels to various USG institutions and other offsite meeting locations. Performs related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, public administration, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training in a similar field. Must have more than ten years of experience with internal or external auditing, compliance, organizational monitoring, or related activities. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.

Master's degree. Relevant professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CFE or CPA.

Advanced knowledge of internal audit. Knowledge of internal audit professional standards. Knowledge of Board-level governance, functions, relationships and history. Knowledge of current trends in higher education. Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations impacting higher education. Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures. Knowledge of University System of Georgia ethics policy. Knowledge of budget development and management principles. Knowledge of personnel management principles. Great attention to detail. Skill in written communication to executive and subject matter expert audiences. Skill in managing and leading a professional staff. Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to respond diplomatically to sensitive and critical issues. Ability to effectively manage multiple demands and to meet strict deadlines. Ability to analyze information and identify trends and data. Ability to summarize complex information and data.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this organization, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification. For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.