The Board of Regents, State of Iowa is seeking a full-time (100%) Staff Auditor (Professional & Scientific job classification) in the Office of Internal Audit. This position will be responsible for planning and conducting a wide variety of internal audits by evaluating operational and business processes for appropriate internal controls and compliance with various policies and regulations; identify areas of process risk and recommend specific steps for improvement; conduct follow-up review of audited areas and programs to ensure management has taken appropriate corrective actions. This person must have the ability to map out processes to define gaps in internal controls and/or efficiencies and be able to make value-added recommendations for improvements to senior leaders on campus.
The position will report directly to the Boardâs Chief Audit Executive, be located at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and be eligible for a hybrid work model.Â
About the Board of Regents The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, is a group of nine citizens who govern five public educational institutions in the state through policymaking, coordination, and oversight, as provided by law. The institutions include Iowa's three public universities â the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa; and two special preschool/K-12th grade schools â the Iowa School for the Deaf and the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School.
About the Office of Internal Audit The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. We partner with management to enhance and protect organizational value by providing an independent and objective assessment of operational efficiencies and controls.Â
Required Qualifications
A bachelorâs degree in a business, engineering or information technology field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to three years applicable experience.
Knowledge of processes and tools for assessing operational risk.
Experience with data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes.
Desired Qualifications
CPA, CMA, CIA or CISA designation
Extensive knowledge of internal audit processes
Basic proficiency applying organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization. Â
Salary Range $60,000 to $70,000Â
Application Instructions To apply for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and three professional references to bauerk@iowaregents.edu
Appropriate background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted.
The Board of Regents is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discriminationâ¯on the basis ofâ¯race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com).
Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.