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THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYEES.
The Universities of Wisconsin are a premier system of public higher education serving more than 162,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the universities are Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Through a constellation of 13 universities statewide, the Universities of Wisconsin are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.
The Universities of Wisconsin Administration assists in establishing policies, planning the programmatic financial and physical development of the Universities. UWSA supports the Universities in delivering transformative educational outcomes and research that expands the boundaries of knowledge. We work to extend the value of our universities beyond the boundaries of the campuses, seeking to enhance the quality of life for all in Wisconsin and beyond, in fulfillment of the Wisconsin Idea.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Chief Audit Executive of the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) Office of Internal Audit, assist in directing audit activities that provide independent, objective internal audit/consulting services that contribute to effective and efficient internal controls, maintain and enhance integrity of financial information, and result in recommendations that improve operating procedures to enable the UWs to achieve its objectives. This position is expected to conform to the Office of Internal Audit Charter, the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics, and other auditing standards implemented by the Office of Internal Audit. This position reports to a Director of Internal Audit under general supervision. This position may require periodic travel.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Assist the Chief Audit Executive, Audit Directors, and other Audit Managers in developing a cohesive integrated audit approach, use of audit tools, use of workpaper documentation tools, and development/maintenance of the Internal Audit Operations Manual. (15%)
1. Assist and train audit staff in the use of audit techniques.
2. Provide feedback on staff performance and the need for staff development.
3. Instruct staff on use of audit software tools.
4. Contribute to agenda development and actively participate in Audit Leadership meetings.
5. Other duties as assigned.
B. Planning (15%)
1. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within the UWs and stay current with significant risks.
2. Develop audit programs, preliminary risk assessments, audit objectives, and the audit scope for engagements.
3. Develop engagement budgets.
4. Maintain appropriate level of communication with clients, including oral/written presentations and ensuring UWs and university staff are notified of the audit process.
5. Lead entrance conferences.
C. Audit Execution (50%)
1. Execute and/or direct all aspects of the audit activities including the planning of audits and projects, execution of fieldwork, and reporting of results to stakeholders to ensure audits are completed timely and within budget.
2. Review audit work performed by audit staff for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and adherence to the audit program and audit techniques employed.
3. Ascertain that workpapers properly evidence audit work performed and adequately document comments/recommendations in accordance with professional standards.
4. Appraise evidentiary data as a basis for an informed, objective position of the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal controls and efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed.
5. Discuss and report audit comments/recommendations to key stakeholders during the audit, as necessary, and at the completion of the audit.
6. Write (as necessary), review, edit, and revise audit report drafts into final form for presentation to key stakeholders and final issuance.
7. Review management’s response to audit comments and appraise adequacy and timeliness of corrective actions proposed.
8. Perform follow-up on management actions from prior audit reports to determine if required action was taken, including corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions. Document and communicate the results of the review to key stakeholders.
9. Develop recommendations designed to enhance internal control, improve compliance, or result in other operational improvements. As part of this, exhibit creativity and innovation in recommending improvements to departmental audit practices and processes.
10. Present audit comments/recommendations during exit conferences with clients as well as at other times with other stakeholders.
D. Consulting (5%)
1. Provide consultative and investigative services for fiscal misconduct and other abuses of resources.
2. Assist management in identifying solutions to address compliance concerns in areas such as university, state, federal, or other fiscal and administrative rules and regulations, etc.
E. Staffing (15%)
1. Train and develop audit staff.
2. Manage staff including planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and coaching employees through feedback.
3. Attend seminars, workshops, and read professional journals pertinent to higher education risk and compliance matters (subject to budget constraints).
4. Plan and present topics at departmental trainings/meetings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
⦁ Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or management information systems.
⦁ Expert knowledge, including a certification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other equivalent certification(s).
⦁ Five or more years of proven experience in leading audits.
⦁ Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and/or information technology (IT), with special emphasis on the Integrated Framework of Internal Control published by COSO and COBIT.
⦁ Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
⦁ Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
⦁ Knowledge of basic IT controls and/or general computer controls such as logical security, physical security, networking, change management, problem management, disaster recovery, operations and/or applications.
⦁ Technical skills in data extraction from multiple and un-integrated datasets, analysis, statistical inference, sample and in synthesizing information to draw conclusions.
⦁ Excellent communication (oral and written), planning, organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, and customer service skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in managing, leading, training and developing staff.
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for Universities of Wisconsin. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
Universities of Wisconsin fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This offer of employment is conditional pending the results of a criminal background check and a reference check process that includes questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. If you have prior work history within the past 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, your personnel file will also be reviewed for employee misconduct. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not sponsor a work visa for this position at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9 upon hire.
WORK LOCATION
Infrequent travel may be required, with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week. The office location is negotiable between the successful candidate and the supervisor, but will be in Wisconsin at the Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, or Stevens Point campus, or at the UWSA office in Madison, WI.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The Audit Manager is a full-time, salaried (exempt), academic staff position.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $94,000 – $104,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (FA/AS/LI). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYEES.
To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through 11:59pm January 20, 2025, However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.
1. Go to the UWSA Applicant Portal to submit your materials online and select the Internal Applicants portal and click on the position title that you want to apply for.
2. To receive full consideration, interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
⦁ Resume (PDF Format)
⦁ Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications (PDF Format)
Failing to submit the required application documents may disqualify your application.
3. Submit your application.
SPECIAL NOTES:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting Kristina Williston at kristina.williston@wisconsin.edu.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellent through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Questions may be addressed to: Kristina Williston, HR Generalist at kristina.williston@wisconsin.edu.