Auditor

Boston College Introduction Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Job Description Reporting to the Associate Director of Internal Audit, the Senior/Auditor plays a vital role in evaluating and strengthening the University's operational, financial, and regulatory compliance controls. This role collaborates closely with academic and administrative leaders across campus to assess business risks, execute risk-based audits, and provide practical recommendations that support the University's mission. Key Responsibilities Develop customized, risk-based audit programs tailored to University units and complex business processes. Perform detailed audit testing, prepare high-quality workpapers, and document findings in accordance with professional auditing standards. Draft clear, actionable audit reports for executive leadership and department heads. Utilize data analytics tools to identify trends, anomalies, and operational efficiencies. Evaluate compliance with federal/state regulations, higher education standards, and university policies (including research grant administration). Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges: Senior Auditor: $88,350 - $110,450; 4+ years related professional experience Auditor: $74,450 - $93,050; 1-4 years experience Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Auditor: 1-4 years of professional internal/external audit experience. Senior Auditor : 4+ years of progressively responsible audit experience (higher education or complex non-profit experience preferred). Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to present findings to University leadership. Proficiency with electronic audit workpapers and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities. Preferred Qualifications Professional certification attained or in progress (CPA, CIA, CFE). Experience in higher education internal audit or research administration/grant compliance. Hands-on experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI). Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: Tuition remission for Employees Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Low-Cost Life Insurance Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sick and Vacation Pay Additional benefits can be found on Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at #J-18808-Ljbffr