Uc Systemwide Director Of Internal Audit

At a glance
Join the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) as the NEWLY CREATED Systemwide Director of Internal Audit and become part of a renowned university system with a legacy of transformative research spanning over 150 years. In this hybrid role based in Oakland, CA, you will report to the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer, overseeing the UC Internal Audit function, setting operational objectives, work plans, and activities for both systemwide and UC Office of the President Internal Audit endeavors. Your expertise in healthcare, research, construction, or IT system implementations will be pivotal as you lead a high-performing team dedicated to identifying emerging risks in a culture that values teamwork, ethics, independence, and integrity. Your contributions will play a crucial role in achieving the mission of serving the greater good, making a lasting impact on the future of education and research.
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Description: What you'll be doing
Another Source's client, University of California Office of the President (UCOP), is recruiting a Systemwide Director of Internal Audit to join their team. This is a hybrid role in Oakland, CA.
Here's a little about the University of California Office of the President and the position they are recruiting for:
At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer Prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good.
Learn more about the Office of the President: https://www.ucop.edu/about/
About the department:
The Office of Ethics, Compliance, and Audit Services (ECAS) is located at the systemwide University of California Office of the President (UCOP) and is an independent Regental office that is responsible for developing and administering the University of California's (UC) compliance and audit programs and thereby ensuring that the University is in compliance with professional standards; internal policies and procedures; and all applicable local, national and international laws and regulations. ECAS provides this support through three core lines of service: Audit Services, Compliance Services and Investigations Services. The Audit Services Office within ECAS is responsible for the systemwide Internal Audit program (audits, investigations and advisory services) and for the Internal Audit program at UCOP. The Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance and Audit Officer (SVP) is the Principal Officer of the Board of Regents of the University of California. The SVP provides communication and updates to the Regents through the Board's Compliance and Audit Committee or the full Board if required.
About the role:
Reporting to the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer, the Systemwide Audit Director oversees the UC Internal Audit function, including the establishment of operational objectives, work plans and activities for systemwide and UC Office of the President Internal Audit activities, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers or professional staff, including staff of co-sourced audit partner. In this role you will participate in the development of a risk-based systemwide audit plan as provided for by the Audit Services mission and charter, the University Audit Management Plan approved annually by the Regents, and professional standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). You will provide advice, guidance and assistance to the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer and other senior managers. You will lead systemwide Internal Audit projects and the systemwide Internal Audit quality assurance program. You will provide high-level direction and guidance to staff and managers regarding audit, investigation, and advisory service projects. You will represent Internal Audit in organizational-wide and system-wide meetings and discussions and contribute to decisions for designated programs and help to ensure achievement of objectives.
The anticipated yearly salary range for this position is $200,000 - $226,000
What you will be doing:
30% Systemwide Internal Audit Program:

• Leading the execution of systemwide Internal Audit operations and services, including Internal Audits, advisory services, investigations, external audit coordination, and strategic initiatives.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the annual systemwide audit plan prepared on the basis of established system-wide risk assessment methodologies, and prepares presentations on the annual audit plan to the Board of Regents.
• Advising senior leaders on risk methodology and assessment concerns.

• Providing coordination and support to campus / lab Internal Audit departments, including requirements specified in the Internal Audit Manual.
• Providing systemwide status updates to the campus and lab audit committees and / or management.
• Managing activities through managers or professional staff, including staff of co-sourcing partner, who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods and employees.
• Advising on the financial, human resources, IT and other operational issues related to the systemwide Internal Audit program.
• Developing institutional strategies to minimize adverse findings and financial liability.

• Representing the University in discussions of audit findings and negotiations of financial impact.
• Developing of periodic reporting on systemwide Internal Audit activities, risk and results, including the preparation of the Internal Audit section of the Annual Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services Annual Report, to systemwide leadership and the Regents.
• Assisting the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer in ensuring the overall execution of systemwide Internal Audit operations, including the development and maintenance of Internal Audit policies, methodologies and guidance; and the monitoring, measuring and reporting of services.
• Leading the development and implementation of the systemwide Internal Audit quality assurance program and the systemwide Internal Audit training program.

30% UCOP Internal Audit Program:

• Establishing and maintaining an environment that fosters professional development, teamwork, initiative and creativity as well as consistency with the University's Statement of Ethical Values.
• Overseeing the preparation and execution of the annual UCOP audit plan prepared on the basis of established systemwide risk assessment methodologies.
• Through subordinate managers, ensuring the completion of integrated risk assessment for all areas of UCOP and regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning functional areas.
• Managing activities through subordinate managers or professional staff, including staff of co-sourcing partner, who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods and employees.
• Advising on the financial, human resources, IT and other operational issues within the UCOP Internal Audit program.

• Directing through subordinate managers the performance of the professional audit staff and audit support staff in the conduct of a comprehensive program of financial, operational, compliance, and information systems audits; investigations, and advisory services projects in support of the audit function's mission.
• Through subordinate managers or professional staff, including staff of co-sourcing partner, overseeing the preparation and distribution of audit, advisory service and investigation reports to management.
• Reviewing the work of professional staff auditors for technical proficiency, reasonableness, and adequacy of documentation.
• Reporting on UCOP Internal Audit activities, risk and results to the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer, UCOP leadership and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Advising senior management on areas of high institutional risk, and matters related to University governance, facilitating discussions with and making recommendations to senior management as appropriate.

• Identifying and raising issues to the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer and audit management for appropriate discussion with senior leadership.
• Overall responsibility to ensure management corrective action plans are monitored for completion and escalated to appropriate levels of management when required.
• Providing consultation to management and staff on an ad hoc basis related to business process, risk management and internal control practices.

20% Strategic Leadership:

• In collaboration with the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer, providing leadership and contributing to the vision, mission, and strategic direction of Internal Audit, and makes decisions regarding Internal Audit that reflect the organization as a whole.

• Promoting a customer service-oriented culture for Internal Audit and an environment of collaboration and cooperation within UCOP and across the UC system.
• Interacting with senior management on confidential and politically sensitivity issues using sound judgment and discretion, consulting with campus senior management and the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer as appropriate.
• Supporting the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer in administrative and/or operational decisions to ensure effective achievement of Internal Audit department objectives.
• Representing Internal Audit and/or UCOP, and plays a leadership role in systemwide and campus/lab meetings, committees and workgroups.

20% Resource Management:

• Developing long range plans for investment, deployment and management of services that integrate advances in technology and anticipate systemwide needs.
• Participating in the selection, development and evaluation of staff, including staff of co-sourcing partner, to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Has overall responsibility for policy / project planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining costs, methods and employees.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum of 10 years of Internal Audit experience.
• Has expert knowledge of the Internal Audit profession, theories and systems of Internal control, and professional auditing standards.
• Demonstrated ability to direct a variety of program areas within audit.
• Demonstrated ability to work with management to identify institutional risks, and address those risks through a comprehensive audit program.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex and technical audit information in a clear and concise manner to all levels of management, including senior leadership.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including negotiation and communication skills, and demonstrated relationship management at the senior executive level. Ability to encourage and achieve consensus across organizational lines for internal controls which impact the institution as a whole.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment to handle highly sensitive and confidential issues that may require strict discretion, and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive, confidential and / or privileged information.
• Excellent management skills including developing policies and procedures, budgeting, organizational management, facilities management, information systems, personnel management, project management, and policy implementation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in one of the following areas: healthcare, research, construction, IT system implementations
• CIA, CISA, CPA or other relevant certifications preferred.

What's in it for you:
University of California Office of the President (UCOP) offers a comprehensive benefits package for fulltime staff including:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision

• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Retirement Benefits
• Disability, Life and Accident Insurance

Learn more about the benefits here: https://www.ucop.edu/local-human-resources/op-life/benefits/index.html
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:
The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy
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