Chief Internal Auditor

University Of Vermont • Burlington, VT • 11h ago

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1311220

rChief Internal Auditor

rThe University of Vermont (UVM) is seeking a strategic and principled professional to serve as its Chief Internal Auditor. This executive role oversees the university\'s independent Audit Services function, providing objective assurance and advisory services that support institutional effectiveness and accountability. The Chief Internal Auditor works closely with the Board of Trustees\' Audit Committee and with the President, senior leadership in administrative and academic units, and constituents across the university to promote sound governance and internal controls, and to advance a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Develop and implement a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan aligned

with UVM\'s strategic priorities.

Advise university leadership on governance, risk, and control

matters.

Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous

improvement.

Audit Services Oversight

Direct all internal audit activities in accordance with the

Institute of Internal Auditors\' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics.

Maintain the independence and objectivity of Audit Services,

reporting functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the President.

Oversee audits of financial, operational, compliance, and

information systems across university units.

Risk Management & Compliance

Identify and assess institutional risks and recommend mitigation

strategies.

Collaborate with compliance and privacy, legal, and financial units

to ensure regulatory adherence and ethical conduct.

Monitor emerging risks and trends in higher education and internal

auditing.

Stakeholder Engagement

Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly and

effectively to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

Foster collaborative relationships across departments to support

audit readiness and process improvement.

Provide training and guidance to university staff on internal

controls and risk awareness.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance, business administration,

or related field (Master\'s preferred).

Professional certification required: **Certified Internal Auditor

(CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA),** or equivalent.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in internal auditing,

with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Demonstrated expertise in risk-based auditing, enterprise risk

management, and compliance frameworks.

Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.

Experience in higher education or public sector auditing strongly

preferred.

About Audit Services at UVM

Audit Services at UVM is an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity that supports the university\'s mission by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The department operates under a formal charter approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees and adheres to professional standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

rJob Location

rBurlington, Vermont, United States

rJob Close Date

r1/26/2026

rCategory

rBusiness - Accounting

rDepartment

rAudit Services/10100

rFLSA

rExempt

rEmployee FTE

r1.0

rEmployee Term (months)

r12

rFor full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/83751r

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