Senior Lead Compliance Auditor – Internal Audit

Role Overview

• Perform research compliance and compliance-related investigative audits.
• Assess risks and internal controls to determine scope and objectives of compliance audits.
• Provide guidance and leadership for team to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other data analytics tools.
• Develop audit program testing steps based on pertinent and significant risk items.
• Perform audit steps within the allowed time budgets.
• Obtain Director’s approval of audit program steps before beginning audit work.
• Discuss audit reports with appropriate management personnel and principal investigators as required.
• Write clear, convincing, and concise audit reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant experience in internal auditing, public accounting, research administration, or monitoring of compliance with federal regulations.
• Prior work experience should include at least one (1) year of previous supervisory experience and at least two (2) years’ experience involving technical research administration and use of data mining and analysis.
• At least one (1) professional certification required or required to be obtained within 18 months from hire date: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Six (6) or more years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, research administration, or monitoring of compliance with federal regulations preferred.
• Proven ability to use a very high degree of discretion, interpretation, self-initiative, leadership, and business judgement in making audit analyses, decisions, and recommendations required.
• Working knowledge of federal Uniform Guidance and University Sponsored Projects Accounting policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.