Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
AUDIT DIRECTOR
Department
UNIVERSITY AUDIT DEPARTMENT
Position Number
FP031A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
This position supports the Audit Department by collaborating with the Senior Associate Vice President for Audit and Compliance in the development of risk assessments and audit work plans. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the oversight of financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits, and leading investigations and special projects. Acting as an independent advisor, the individual collaborates with leadership to enhance governance and internal controls. In addition to audit execution, this role contributes to the professional development of the audit team through mentorship, project assignments, performance evaluations, and training initiatives. The incumbent also fosters relationships with stakeholders across the University, while engaging with industry peers to refine strategies and stay abreast of emerging risks and best practices in higher education auditing.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. Or bachelor’s degree in the preceding fields of study and prior work experience to equate to a master’s degree.
- Extensive knowledge of auditing principles, risk management, internal controls and compliance regulation;
- demonstrated ability to effectively lead a progressive audit team;
- strong analytical, presentation and communication skills;
- considerable knowledge of annual risk assessment and audit plan development process;
- reviewing/approving audit resources and providing team sponsored trainings;
- monitoring team professional development; supporting the long-term audit strategy of the University.
- CPA, CIA or CISA required
- Extensive progressive audit and leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in internal auditing within a complex, centralized organization – preferably in public higher education or a similarly regulated governmental environment.
Conditions of Employment
Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interests is required upon hire.
Job Open Date
06/06/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
06/20/2025
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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