William Paterson University
Director, Internal Audit
William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey, us, 07474
Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.
We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive.
Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey – just 20 miles from New York City –
our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility: a measure of how well we graduate economically disadvantaged students into good-paying jobs.
Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution.
Reporting with dotted line responsibility to the President and solid line responsibility to the Board of Trustees, the Director of Internal Audit assesses organizational, compliance and operational risks, based on the development of an annual Enterprise Risk Management audit plan supplemented by departmental audits. The Director provides independent and objective risk assessment of the operation and effectiveness of internal controls, processes and procedures in academic as well as administrative offices and departments. They also provide support to University’s external auditors in the conduct of annual Financial Statement audits. The Director also serves as the University’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) Officer, investigates, and reports on issues to the University President and Board of Trustees, as appropriate or necessary.
Responsibilities include:
Schedules, prepares, and conducts internal audits in accordance with standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors; evaluates University internal controls and the control environment.
Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, the reliability of financial reporting mechanisms, and institutional compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Prepares annual internal audit/risk assessment schedule based on Enterprise Risk Management standards for detailed reviews of academic and administrative offices and departments.
Conducts pre-audit meetings with department heads prior to the start of every audit, as well as exit meetings. Reviews audit findings with department heads at the conclusion of each audit and consults, as needed, to determine any remedial action needed.
Prepares formal audit reports, which detail audit findings, recommendations for corrective actions, and management responses for the audit committee of the University. In addition, follows up with unit to ensure corrective actions or remedial steps have been completed and implemented.
Develops and recommends policies, procedures, practices, and systems designed to enhance internal controls; communicates same to the department head, Senior Administration, and the Finance, Audit, and Institutional Development Committee of the Board of Trustees (University’s audit committee).
Prepares the quarterly Recommendation Follow-up Matrix for all completed audit and tracks corrective actions taken for all audit recommendations.
Completes, documents and issues formal report on special projects as assigned.
Serves as the University’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) officer; receives and reviews complaints while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Verifies the veracity of CEPA complaints, conducts investigations as appropriate or necessary, and reports findings to the President; updates the Finance, Audit and Institutional Development Committee of the Board of Trustees on the status of CEPA reviews on a quarterly basis.
Performs other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position.
Minimum qualifications include:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business or related field, with major course work/emphasis in Accounting and or Finance and an MBA, CPA or other relevant advanced education is preferred.
CPA, CISA or CIA certification strongly preferred.
Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in progressively responsible positions within a public or private college or university, state or federal agency, accounting/auditing firm or corporation.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and internal auditing is required, as is the thorough understanding of corporate and/or public higher education compliance programs.
Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, research, summarize and effectively present information. Ability to work independently in a highly confidential environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Workday a plus.
High ethical standards and values are required, as are excellent leadership and management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task.
This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Invitation to apply:Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume. General questions related to this application process, please contact
talent@wpunj.edu .
State Title:
Associate Director 1, SC
Salary Range:
29
WP Employee Benefits and Perks:We support flexible work arrangements and operate with a well-loved summer schedule. From late May through mid-August, our work week is adapted to a four-day schedule with most offices closed on Fridays, affording you more time to do what you love.
To support employees’ continued growth and success, we offer free tuition for you and your dependents to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree at William Paterson. We also offer a summer learning and development program that has been nationally recognized for its innovation.
When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. The University provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program that provides financial counseling among its support services. Generous state sponsored healthcare benefit plans also support your well-being needs. Visit our website to read more about our employee benefits and perks.
William Paterson University’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:William Paterson University celebrates the diversity of our campus and our commitment to learn from each other, and about each other. A commitment to diversity is one of the University’s core values. We work to help create a more inclusive environment and university experience for faculty, students and staff at William Paterson University.
Since 2015, the University has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with more than 30 percent of current students claiming Hispanic heritage.
We are strong proponents of employees growing their careers at William Paterson. More than fifty percent of our roles on campus are filled by promotions from within.
We’re not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees.
We offer a wide range of resources and programs that support diversity and inclusion at William Paterson University, as well as affinity groups, associations and centers including Advancing Women in Education, LGBTQIA+ Mentorship, Center for Latinidad and The Black Cultural Center.
EEO StatementWilliam Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive.
Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey – just 20 miles from New York City –
our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility: a measure of how well we graduate economically disadvantaged students into good-paying jobs.
Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution.
Reporting with dotted line responsibility to the President and solid line responsibility to the Board of Trustees, the Director of Internal Audit assesses organizational, compliance and operational risks, based on the development of an annual Enterprise Risk Management audit plan supplemented by departmental audits. The Director provides independent and objective risk assessment of the operation and effectiveness of internal controls, processes and procedures in academic as well as administrative offices and departments. They also provide support to University’s external auditors in the conduct of annual Financial Statement audits. The Director also serves as the University’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) Officer, investigates, and reports on issues to the University President and Board of Trustees, as appropriate or necessary.
Responsibilities include:
Schedules, prepares, and conducts internal audits in accordance with standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors; evaluates University internal controls and the control environment.
Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, the reliability of financial reporting mechanisms, and institutional compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Prepares annual internal audit/risk assessment schedule based on Enterprise Risk Management standards for detailed reviews of academic and administrative offices and departments.
Conducts pre-audit meetings with department heads prior to the start of every audit, as well as exit meetings. Reviews audit findings with department heads at the conclusion of each audit and consults, as needed, to determine any remedial action needed.
Prepares formal audit reports, which detail audit findings, recommendations for corrective actions, and management responses for the audit committee of the University. In addition, follows up with unit to ensure corrective actions or remedial steps have been completed and implemented.
Develops and recommends policies, procedures, practices, and systems designed to enhance internal controls; communicates same to the department head, Senior Administration, and the Finance, Audit, and Institutional Development Committee of the Board of Trustees (University’s audit committee).
Prepares the quarterly Recommendation Follow-up Matrix for all completed audit and tracks corrective actions taken for all audit recommendations.
Completes, documents and issues formal report on special projects as assigned.
Serves as the University’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) officer; receives and reviews complaints while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Verifies the veracity of CEPA complaints, conducts investigations as appropriate or necessary, and reports findings to the President; updates the Finance, Audit and Institutional Development Committee of the Board of Trustees on the status of CEPA reviews on a quarterly basis.
Performs other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position.
Minimum qualifications include:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business or related field, with major course work/emphasis in Accounting and or Finance and an MBA, CPA or other relevant advanced education is preferred.
CPA, CISA or CIA certification strongly preferred.
Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in progressively responsible positions within a public or private college or university, state or federal agency, accounting/auditing firm or corporation.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and internal auditing is required, as is the thorough understanding of corporate and/or public higher education compliance programs.
Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, research, summarize and effectively present information. Ability to work independently in a highly confidential environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Workday a plus.
High ethical standards and values are required, as are excellent leadership and management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task.
This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Invitation to apply:Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume. General questions related to this application process, please contact
talent@wpunj.edu .
State Title:
Associate Director 1, SC
Salary Range:
29
WP Employee Benefits and Perks:We support flexible work arrangements and operate with a well-loved summer schedule. From late May through mid-August, our work week is adapted to a four-day schedule with most offices closed on Fridays, affording you more time to do what you love.
To support employees’ continued growth and success, we offer free tuition for you and your dependents to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree at William Paterson. We also offer a summer learning and development program that has been nationally recognized for its innovation.
When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. The University provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program that provides financial counseling among its support services. Generous state sponsored healthcare benefit plans also support your well-being needs. Visit our website to read more about our employee benefits and perks.
William Paterson University’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:William Paterson University celebrates the diversity of our campus and our commitment to learn from each other, and about each other. A commitment to diversity is one of the University’s core values. We work to help create a more inclusive environment and university experience for faculty, students and staff at William Paterson University.
Since 2015, the University has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with more than 30 percent of current students claiming Hispanic heritage.
We are strong proponents of employees growing their careers at William Paterson. More than fifty percent of our roles on campus are filled by promotions from within.
We’re not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees.
We offer a wide range of resources and programs that support diversity and inclusion at William Paterson University, as well as affinity groups, associations and centers including Advancing Women in Education, LGBTQIA+ Mentorship, Center for Latinidad and The Black Cultural Center.
EEO StatementWilliam Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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