Internal Audit Manager Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk

Profile

The University of Montana invites applications for an Audit Manager to coordinate audit projects across the University of Montana affiliation. Internal audit activities include appraising, examining, and/or evaluating: financial and operational procedures for adequate internal controls; financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with institutional or system policies, timeliness, reliability, and usefulness of institutional records and reports; the level of compliance with required internal policies and procedures, state and federal laws, and government regulations; and management or program reviews designed to improve departmental operations and procedures. The Audit Manager must be committed to providing timely, quality service in support of The University of Montana’s vision and strategic objectives.

This position will plan and conduct compliance, operational, and financial audits for the University of Montana’s campuses, departments and activities, facilitate discussions with management on audit findings and corrective action plans, perform follow-up activities, and communicate corrective action plan implementation status to management. This position will directly supervise staff, manage administrative tasks, and coordinate audit projects. This position reports to the Director of Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its essential values of innovation and creativity, impact, openness, and partnership.

Position Details

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package

including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Salary for this position is $60,000 - $63,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field.

Three (3) years progressive experience in a business, financial or auditing setting; or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

One (1) year supervisory experience.

CPA and/or CIA or equivalent certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hiring.

In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards with the ability to apply them effectively in a variety of situations.

Ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands while consistently meeting deadlines.

Strong analytical skills, ability to gather pertinent information and assess it for compliance with various policies and procedures.

Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including the ability to convey information in an easy-to-understand manner to others.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional working relations with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the University community.

Willingness and ability to learn new applications.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in relevant field.

Five (5) years of progressive experience in a business, financial or auditing setting.

Three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Experience in a higher education setting.

Experience with SCT Sundgard/Banner.

About UM

The University of Montana is a unit of the Montana University System with more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 500 full-time faculty members. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 70,000, surrounded by mountain grandeur which was recently ranked in the “ top 20 best college towns with a population of less than 250,000

” by the American Institute for Economic Research and ranked 9

th

in Outside Magazine’s “ The 16 Greatest Places to Live in America

” in 2014. Many national publications recognize Missoula for its high quality of life

. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.

In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

References

*References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.

Testing

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

E mployment Eligibility.

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu