Manager, Internal Audit

The Internal Audit Manager leads and performs audits that evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency of business operations across the organization. This role focuses on operational performance, risk mitigation, process optimization, and organizational compliance with internal policies and applicable standards.

This position requires periodic onsite work, sometimes with limited advance notice. Therefore, candidates who reside in Houston, Texas, or within a reasonable commuting distance are preferred. Applicants who are not currently within commuting distance but are willing to relocate will also be considered.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in auditing principles, operational risk assessment, business process evaluation, and data-driven analysis. Experience in healthcare, education, or other complex, service-oriented environments is highly preferred. Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are required.

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.

EDUCATION

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 6 years Professional auditing experience including three years direct internal auditing and three years in an audit supervisory capacity.
• Preferred: Strong foundation in auditing principles, operational risk assessment, business process evaluation, and data-driven analysis. Experience in healthcare, education, or other complex, service-oriented environments is highly preferred.
• 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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: CPA - Certified Public Accountant Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) Upon Hire or
• Required: CIA - Certified Internal Auditor Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Upon Hire or
• Required: 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: 179045
• 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: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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