Manager, Internal Audit

The Internal Audit Manager conducts audits and provides guidance and direction for the completion of a comprehensive internal auditing activity in accordance with all applicable standards.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in auditing principles, experience in internal controls, risk assessments, and process improvement, along with background in data analytics. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in business, accounting, or finance; direct auditing experience in a healthcare or educational environment; and professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CFE.

Why Us?
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Key Functions

Manages and Conducts Audits:
Determines the overall scope and procedures of the individual engagements, based on a documented risk assessment. Provides guidance and assistance as needed during the course of each engagement to ensure compliance with all applicable standards. Manages multiple priorities and resources. Meets project deadlines and budgets to ensure completion of the Audit Work Plan. Functions as a strategic liaison with management before, during, and after engagements.

Audit Reporting and Communication with Management:
Convey information clearly and concisely through both formal and informal documents; adapt writing style to fit the audience. Prepares reports that are timely, supported by sufficient evidence in the work papers, and in compliance with applicable standards. Keeps the client and Internal Audit Management apprised of issues throughout the audit. Fosters relationships with Process Owners. Represents Internal Audit in a professional manner.

Departmental Activities:

Provides input and participates in risk assessment and work plan activities as necessary. Assists in developing and implementing department procedures to ensure adherence to the professional standards.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Preferred: Master's Degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: 7 years Professional auditing experience including three years direct internal auditing and three years in an audit supervisory capacity.

Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.

Preferred: Experience with internal controls, risk assessments, process improvements, data analytics in an auditing role. In addition, direct auditing experience gained in a healthcare or educational institution is not a must but highly preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: CPA - Certified Public Accountant Texas. Upon Hire

Preferred: CIA - Certified Internal Auditor Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Upon Hire

Preferred: CISA - Certified IS Auditor Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Upon Hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 178380
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 154,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 185,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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