Join Our Team as a Staff Auditor!
The Iowa Board of Regents seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Staff Auditor to join our Office of Internal Audit. This full-time position (100%) offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by assessing the integrity and efficiency of institutional operations.
What You’ll Do
+ Lead and Execute Audits: Plan and conduct a diverse range of internal audits, evaluating operational and business processes for robust internal controls and compliance with policies and regulations.
+ Identify and Mitigate Risks: Pinpoint areas of process risk and recommend actionable steps for improvement.
+ Drive Continuous Improvement: Conduct follow-up reviews to verify management has implemented effective corrective actions.
+ Enhance Processes: Identify process gaps in internal controls and efficiencies, providing value-added recommendations to senior leaders on campus.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
+ Collaborative Environment: Work closely with the Board’s Chief Audit Executive and senior leaders at Iowa State University.
+ Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, based at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
Who We’re Looking For
+ A proactive and analytical thinker with a knack for identifying problems and providing solutions.
+ Someone with strong and respectful communication skills, capable of making impactful recommendations.
+ A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to excellence.
If you are passionate about internal auditing and looking for a role that offers both challenge and reward, we would love to hear from you!
Apply Today and be a part of a team that values excellence and innovation.
About the Iowa Board of RegentsThe Iowa Board of Regents, is a group of nine citizens who govern three public educational institutions in the state through policymaking, coordination, and oversight, as provided by law. The institutions include Iowa’s three public universities – the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa.
About the Office of Internal Audit The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. We partner with management to enhance and protect organizational value by providing an independent and objective assessment of operational efficiencies and controls.
Required Qualifications
+ A bachelor’s degree in a business, accounting or information technology field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ One to three years applicable experience.
+ Ability to critically assess business policies, procedures, and practices.
+ Proficiency in professional verbal and written communication.
+ Experience with data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes.
+ Capable of project management to meet required deadlines.
+ Sufficient knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc…)
Desired Qualifications
+ At least one year of audit experience.
+ CPA, CMA, CIA or CISA designation.
+ Extensive knowledge of internal audit processes.
+ Basic proficiency applying organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
+ Knowledge of Workday functionality and controls.
Salary Range$55,000 to $70,000
Application InstructionsTo apply for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and three professional references to bauerk@iowaregents.edu
Appropriate background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted.The Iowa Board of Regents is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination?on the basis of?race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.
This position will be posted until filled.
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university’s Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
