Account/Position No.: 17000/111640                             Level 14

Position Title: Director

Department: Internal Audit

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Responsible to the University President for directing a comprehensive program of internal auditing on all phases of university operations, including the College of Medicine; planning and conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits to determine the adequacy of the institution's systems of internal control and the degree of compliance with these controls; the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of financial, administrative and academic management; the degree of compliance with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and institutional policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, Tennessee and local laws and regulations; conducting special investigations as requested, and making recommendations for improved controls, operating procedures, accounting records, and systems designs; performing administrative and budgetary functions within the Department of Internal Auditing; interacting with high-level officers of the institution on matters of policies and procedures; and performing other related duties as assigned.

- Reviews working papers and supervises personnel for all audit assignments.

- Performs audits; tests for compliance with TBR policies and guidelines, institutional policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations and contractual requirements; evaluates systems of internal controls, the adequacy of accounting records, and system design.

- Coordinates the post-field work activities related to each audit including discussions with management, preparation of report, review of management responses, employee malfeasance/misfeasance reporting, and litigation preparation.

- Serves as an advisor to the President as a member of Senior Staff and President's Council.

- Serves as chair on ad hoc committees appointed by the President.

- Coordinates with appropriate institutional personnel audit instructions and directives received from the Tennessee Board of Regents Office.

- Prepares the annual audit plan and audit accomplishment report; determines the priority of audits and assigns staff accordingly.

- Plans, implements, and evaluates short and long-range objectives of the Department of Internal Audit.

- Establishes policies for the auditing activity and directs its technical and administrative functions.

- Develops and controls departmental operating budget; recommends budget requests for next fiscal year.

- Recommends persons for employment; supervises, and trains department personnel.

- Develops, updates, and revises the department's audit manual.

- Serves on projects and committees reviewing proposed, revised, and/or new systems.

- Serves as a consultant to other departments when questions pertaining to internal control or procedures requirements arise.

- Establishes and maintains a quality assurance program to evaluate the operations of the department.

- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all university employees, Tennessee Board of Regents staff, and external contacts.

- Prepares for, attends, and follow-ups on Tennessee Board of Regents Internal Auditors' meetings.

- Fulfills requirements necessary to maintain certification as active Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, internal auditing standards, and techniques required to perform audits.

- Knowledge of fund accounting and higher education financial and reporting standards.

- Knowledge of auditing electronic data processing systems and systems designs.

- Knowledge of management concepts.

- Knowledge of the requirements for effective report writing.

- Ability to effectively audit in a computer environment.

- Ability to develop and evaluate both short and long-range plans.

- Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage others in a wide variety of activities.

- Ability to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines.

- Ability to consistently produce accurate work, to evaluate the materiality and significance of deviations from established policies, procedures, and regulations, and to make recommendations for corrective action.

- Ability to communicate effectively.

- Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

- Ability to interact with high level officials and maintain effective working relationships with auditees of any level from all areas of campus as well as external contacts.

Performs under general supervision. Determines own methods of performing assignments work. Supervises administrative and classified employees.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required; master's degree preferred; Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor; five years or more experience in public accounting, internal auditing, or governmental accounting; two years supervisory experience; experience in working with large computerized accounting systems.