Internal Auditor

Details:

Posted: 7/14/2026
Level: Management / Confidential Manager 1
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Monday, July 27, 2026
Location:

CSCU System Office
61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105
**This position is not remote**
For more information, please visit the campus website or
Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Mission:

The Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) contribute to the creation of knowledge and the economic growth of the state of Connecticut by providing affordable, innovative, and rigorous programs. Our learning environments transform students and facilitate an ever-increasing number of individuals to achieve their personal and career goals.
CSCU Vision:

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities will build on its long and successful history by working collectively - within and across institutions - and by engaging external partners to increase the number of students pursuing and completing personally and professionally rewarding certificate and degree programs, improving their social mobility, and helping the state to meet its current and future workforce demands.
CSCU Equity Statement:

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Position Summary:

Internal Auditors within the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU) serve as independent evaluators who safeguard institutional integrity by rigorously assessing financial controls, operational risks, and compliance with complex state and federal mandates.
Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Internal Audit, theInternal Auditor is responsible for providing objective assurance and consulting services across diverse campus functions-from student financial aid and research grants to procurement and payroll-ensuring that public assets are protected, and institutional processes remain efficientthrough effective performance in these essential duties:

• Conducts examinations of financial records and documents of institutions within the CSCU system.
• Prepares for examinations by reviewing prior audit reports, financial statements, budgets or other available data.
• For an on-site audit, meets with officials of the organization being examined to discuss audit procedures, answers questions and obtains necessary information and records.
• Utilizes electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis.
• Examines various financial records including revenue, expenditure, payroll and grant accounting statements.
• Examines and reconciles accounting records with supporting data, such as vouchers, invoices and cash receipts.
• Reviews and evaluates complex financial documents to determine compliance with applicable regulations.
• Examines accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles, laws and regulations, and state or federal requirements.
• For an on-site audit, reviews and discusses audit findings with officials of the audited organization.
• Prepares 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 (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), or other applicable guidance).
• May participate in hearings or conferences.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.
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 have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• 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 excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
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 it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.


Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

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Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, please contact [email protected].

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F