Internal Auditor

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for an Internal Auditor in the Presidents Division that is responsible for performing professional internal auditing work as a keycomponentof the universitys governance structure. Work involves leading and conducting a comprehensive audit program including performance financial and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to PSUs management and staff; providing input to development of the Annual Audit Plan through risk assessment; and providing supervision to Internal Audit graduate Internal Auditor willmaintainall organizational and professional ethical standardsandfacilitatethe communication of audit results through written reports and oral presentations to management.

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Plans the scope of assigned audits develops auditobjectivesand audit procedures to be used toaccomplishthoseobjectivesin a written audit program. Provides administrative and academic unitheads witha copy of this program during the audit entrance meeting. Modifies the program to address management concerns asdeemedappropriate.
• Performs and directs audit procedures includingidentifyingand defining issues developing criteria by looking to industry standards and best practicesreviewingand analyzing data interviewing staff members and documenting auditee processes and proceduresin accordancewithStandards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Oversees and directs the activities of theInternalAudit graduate assistant during fieldwork.
• Researchesinformation on relevant key business risks; evaluates the adequacy of internal controls designed to manage those risks; discusses strengths and opportunities for improvement with unit management and develops recommendations for improvement.
• Directs the identification and evaluation of the organizations risk areas through an annual risk assessment and provides input to the Annual Audit audits determining the resources that are necessary and seeing that the approved audit plan is accomplished to the extent staffing organizedaccurate and competent workpapers ensuring that documentation clearly supports the conclusionsregardingeach auditobjective.
• Identifies develops and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.

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• Provides information and sound recommendations to management throughout the engagement to motivate corrective actions; prepares the written draft reportcontainingfindings and recommendations on audit issues; conducts an exit conference with all levels of management tofacilitateaction plans in response toidentifiedissues.
• Works with management to reach agreement regarding management action plans to address any areas of risk exposure process improvement opportunities and/or control weaknesses identified during the course of the audit.
• Arranges for the development ofappropriate commentsand responses to internal audit approval from alllevelsof management andissuesfinal audit reports.
• Communicatesfinal resultsof audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the Kansas Board of Regents audit committee.

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• Interacts with internal and external constituents specifically:
• Provides to members of the Kansas Board of Regents audit committee an annual summary of internal audit activities conducted at PSU as well as communicating any audit findings that should be reportedaccording tothe Board of Regent policy.
• Provides assistance toindependent auditors during periodic external audits. Provides requested documentation including final audit reports and fraud certification statements.
• Conducts special studies or investigations as requested by the Presidentor by theChiefComplianceOfficeras necessary.

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• Pursues professional development opportunities including external and internal training and professional association memberships and shares information gained with those whom it may concern.

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• Performs other duties as assigned by the President including involvement with university committees and task forces and control reviews of significant financial and other systems prior to implementation.

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience - Time of Hire

• Bachelors degreein businessaccountingora relatedfieldfrom an accredited college or university.
• Three years of full-time experience in auditing accounting business analysis or program evaluation.

Candidates must hold a bachelors degree in business or accounting discipline or related field. Thisdegreerequirement ensures candidatespossessthe advancedtheoretical knowledge highly specialized methodologies and critical problem-solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and rigorouslyvalidatedonly through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program

Preferred Education and Experience

• Twoor moreyearsofexperience in a higher education setting
• Amasters degreein business administration public administration orrelatedfield
• Professional accountingdesignationsuch as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or others.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

• Professional accounting designation such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or others.

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.

Salary Range: $70000 - $80000 annually based on experience

Job Type: Unclassified

Appointment Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule: Full Time Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM nights and weekends as needed

Application Documents Required*:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Names and Contact Details for three (3) Professional References
• Transcript

*Consolidate into two documents to upload.

Open Until Filledwith a first consideration date of January 22 2026.

Search Committee Chair: Doug Ball

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.