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We foster a workplace that values growth, flexibility, and community, and we are recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Forbes’ Best Employers by State, 2025 Great College to Work For, and honored with the NJBIZ Empowering Women Award.\nOur 1,000 dedicated staff members enjoy competitive benefits, a four-day summer workweek, tuition support, and strong opportunities for internal promotion. Situated on a scenic suburban campus just 20 miles from New York City, WP offers a diverse, inclusive environment where your contributions fuel student success, economic and social mobility, and community engagement. Together, we empower our students through intentional, holistic support within flexible, innovative, and inclusive settings-preparing graduates to thrive professionally and personally, and to lead with a commitment to progress in New Jersey and beyond.\nJob Summary:\nReporting with dotted line responsibility to the President and Vice President for Finance and Administration and solid line responsibility to the Board of Trustees, the Director of Internal Audit assesses organizational, compliance and operational risks, based on the development of an annual audit plan supplemented by departmental audits and the risk assessment. The Director provides independent and objective risk assessment of the operation and effectiveness of internal controls, processes and procedures in academic as well as administrative offices and departments. They also provide support to University’s external auditors in the conduct of annual Financial Statement audits. The Director also serves as the University’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) Officer, investigates, and reports on issues to the University President and Board of Trustees, as appropriate or necessary. The Director of Internal Audit is administratively part of the Office of General Counsel.\nResponsibilities include:\nSchedules, prepares, and conducts internal audits in accordance with standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors; evaluates University internal controls and the control environment.\nEvaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, the reliability of financial reporting mechanisms, and institutional compliance with applicable laws and regulations.\nPrepares annual internal audit/risk assessment schedule based on internal audit standards for detailed reviews of academic and administrative offices and departments.\nConducts pre-audit meetings with department heads prior to the start of every audit, as well as exit meetings. Reviews audit findings with department heads at the conclusion of each audit and consults, as needed, to determine any remedial action needed. \nPrepares formal audit reports, which detail audit findings, recommendations for corrective actions, and management responses for the audit committee of the University. In addition, follows up with unit to ensure corrective actions or remedial steps have been completed and implemented.\nDevelops and recommends policies, procedures, practices, and systems designed to enhance internal controls; communicates same to the department head, Senior Administration, and the Finance, Audit, and Institutional Development Committee of the Board of Trustees (University’s audit committee).\nPrepares the quarterly Recommendation Follow-up Matrix for all completed audit and tracks corrective actions taken for all audit recommendations.\nCompletes, documents and issues formal report on special projects as assigned.\nServes as the University’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) officer; receives and reviews complaints while maintaining strict confidentiality.\nAssesses the veracity of CEPA complaints, conducts investigations as appropriate or necessary, and reports findings to the President; updates the Finance, Audit and Institutional Development Committee of the Board of Trustees on the status of CEPA reviews on a quarterly basis.\nPerforms other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position.\nMinimum qualifications include:\nBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business or related field, with major course work/emphasis in Accounting and or Finance\nMBA, CPA or other relevant advanced education preferred.\nCPA, CISA or CIA certification preferred. \nTen (10) years of relevant professional experience in progressively responsible positions within a public or private college or university, state or federal agency, accounting/auditing firm or corporation.\nExtensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and internal auditing is required, as is the thorough understanding of corporate and/or public higher education compliance programs.\nWorking knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework and OMB Uniform Guidance for federal grants preferred\nStrong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, research, summarize and effectively present information. Ability to work independently in a highly confidential environment.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\nExcellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Workday a plus.\nHigh ethical standards and values are required, as are excellent leadership and management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task.\nThis position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: Benefits Package Pamphlet (NAL)\nSalary - NAL -$101,860 - $149,972\nInvitation to apply\nInterested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV.\nSubmission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv.\nGeneral questions related to this application process, please contact:\n.\nPlease include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.\nSalary Range:\nPlease see posting.\nTotal Rewards and Benefits:\nClick here to view the total rewards of working at WP\nWilliam Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information.\nEEO Statement\nWilliam Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. 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