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Florida International University · 3 days ago

Chief Audit Executive

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Florida International University (FIU) is a top public university in the U.S. and a leader in research and education. The Chief Audit Executive (CAE) will lead the Office of Internal Audit, setting the strategic vision to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency while providing risk-based assurance and advice to the university's governance.

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Responsibilities

Provide direction for, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations which promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in university

Encompass best practices in fulfilling OIA objectives, including the utilization of technology and AI

Conduct, supervise, or coordinate activities for the prevention and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse

Address significant and credible allegations related to fraud, waste, abuse, or financial mismanagement, and keep the president and board aware of such allegations

Develop annual audit plans based on periodic risk assessments and overseeing activities to accomplish the audit plan

Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on university controls, rules and policies related to the university's programs and operations to ensure fiscal accountability and compliance

Direct the university's follow-up program of internal audit recommendations; monitor the disposition of results communicated to university management and determine whether corrective actions have been effectively implemented; and communicate to senior management or Board of Trustees Audit and Compliance Committee the risks of not taking corrective actions

Provide consulting and advisory services, as requested, related to internal controls, implementation of audit recommendations, and compliance with policies and regulations to improve management controls and operational efficiency

Develop and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program for the OIA staff in accordance with professional audit standards

Work with university officials to effectively and efficiently coordinate audit work performed by the Office of the Florida Auditor General, compliance audits under Uniform Guidance, other external auditors, and the OIA

Initiate, conduct, supervise, or coordinate investigations that are within the purview of the OIA

Review statutory whistle-blower information and coordinate all activities of the university as required by the Florida Whistle-Blower Act

Coordinate and jointly manage the anonymous reporting hotline with the university's Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer and the Senior Vice President for Human Resources

Perform related duties as requested by the Board of Trustees or the university president

Qualification

Certified Public AccountantCertified Internal AuditorAuditing experienceTechnology utilizationSupervisory experienceAdvisory skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and ten (10) years of experience or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and eight (8) years of experience

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor

Understanding and utilizing technology, including AI, to improve audit processes