About This Role: The Chief Audit Executive provides strategic leadership to the Internal Audit Office at Kansas State University. This role oversees the independent and objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve the university's operations. The Chief Audit Executive shall report annually to the Kansas Board of Regents Fiscal Affairs and Audit Committee (KBOR-FAAC), summarizing the prior year's activities and audit plans for the coming year. A successful candidate will advise University management on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. The Chief Audit Executive will be expected to work collaboratively with university executive leadership, KBOR-FAAC, and campus stakeholders.
The Chief Audit Executive reports administratively to the University President and functionally to the Kansas Board of Regents – Fiscal Affairs and Audit Committee. The Chief Audit Executive has a dotted reporting relationship to the Vice President for University Operations (VPUO), Chief Operating Officer.
The Chief Audit Executive will be responsible for the following duties:
• Coordinates and executes an annual audit plan by evaluating the university's activities and interviewing executive leadership to determine the areas to be included. • Maintains a quality assurance and improvement program that conforms with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) (1) Definition of Internal Auditing, (2) Code of Ethics and the (3) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. • Communicates to university executive management and the Kansas Board of Regents on the internal audit activity's quality assurance and improvement program, including results of ongoing internal assessments and external assessments conducted at least every five years. • Coordinates and communicates the audit process with the campus activity being audited. • Assists auditing staff with audit activities • Participates in the university risk/compliance committees and Kansas Board of Regents internal audit council. • Ensures that written reports for each internal audit are prepared, and such reports are furnished to appropriate administrative personnel. • Evaluates the adequacy of management's response for corrective action and performs necessary follow-up procedures to determine if corrective action has been implemented. • Reports and reviews major audit issues with appropriate university officials to resolve such situations. • Reviews and appraises the soundness of the university's financial and information systems controls. • Reviews university policies and procedures and makes recommendations for improvements and/or adjustments to improve internal controls, as needed. • Analyzes, coordinates and distributes the required annual certified independent audits of affiliated corporations to the Kansas Board of Regents, the Legislative Division of Post Audit, and the university, along with any audit issues.
Why Join Us: Kansas State University educates more than 20,000 of tomorrow's potential leaders each year and provides some of the best global food systems and bio-security research in the world. In fact, the university is progressing toward its goal of becoming a Top 50 public research university by 2025.
The university has nine academic colleges and offers more than 250 majors and options. The Graduate School offers 65 master's degrees, 45 doctoral degrees and 22 graduate certificates in multiple disciplines. The Princeton Review recognizes the university as one of the nation's best colleges, and U.S. News & World Report lists the university among the top 75 public universities in the U.S.
Commonly referred to as K-State, the community is proud of its welcoming environment, and considers all K-Staters family. Our athletic teams, known as the Wildcats, compete in the Big 12 Conference and frequently win titles and championships.
The K-State Internal Audit Office is committed to assisting University management by providing an independent appraisal within Kansas State University to determine the appropriateness, soundness, and adequacy of the University accounting, financial and operational controls. To learn more about the K-State Internal Audit Office visit:
https://www.k-state.edu/internalaudit/
This position is benefits eligible: health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance program, paid time off-vacation, sick and holidays.
To learn more visit: http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits/
We Support Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The Diversity and university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial Inclusion: environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The university is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
What You'll Need Minimum Qualifications: to Succeed: • Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field; master's preferred • At least seven years of senior-level administrative experience that includes direct supervision of others • Demonstrated effectiveness in managing a financial organization or department • Experience in the area of auditing or internal auditing • Strong organizational skills • Ability to effectively communicate professionally and courteously with diverse individuals and groups • Proficient use of computer programs to extract and analyze financial and accounting data, document audit work, and prepare audit reports • Understanding of higher education/governmental accounting transactions and principles
Other Requirements:
• Must hold at least one of these professional certifications such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or other relevant certificates • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online via the applicant tracking system for review; please do not email applications. In your application materials, please include a single file pdf containing the following:
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Resume 3. Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
Application queries or nominations should be sent to:
Executive recruiter, Lindsey Fouquette at [email protected]
Screening of The search committee will accept applications and nominations Applications until November 2, 2020. The committee will begin identifying Begins: candidates to interview on November 9, 2020, and initial interviews will take place the week of November 16.
Anticipated $106,320 - $140,000 annually Hiring Salary Range:
Equal Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively Opportunity: seeks diversity among its employees.
Background In connection with your application for employment, Kansas Screening State University will procure a Background Screen on you as Statement: part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.