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Hempstead, New York - NY Hofstra University

Employer:	Hofstra University
Job Ref:	3881
Country:	United States
State:	New York - NY
City:	Hempstead
Zip Code:	11549
Position Information About Hofstra Hofstra University, a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, New York, invites nominations and applications for the role of Director of Internal Audit. Hofstra enrolls over 6,000 undergraduate students and nearly 4,000 graduate and professional students in 13 schools, which feature over 100 departments, as well as a number of institutes and centers. Hofstra offers 180 undergraduate programs and approximately 190 graduate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Health Sciences, Engineering and Applied Science, and Honors studies, as well as a School of Law and a School of Medicine. The student-faculty ratio is 13 to 1 and the average undergraduate class size is 21. Athletics contribute to the vibrance of the Hofstra community, with 21 varsity sports teams that compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Coastal Athletic Association. Hofstra recently entered a new era with the appointment of its ninth and first female president, Dr. Susan Poser, in August 2021, as well as a new provost, Dr. Charlie Riordan, in July 2022. This new leadership is investing heavily in academic programs for students while also growing the scholarly and research enterprise and reputation of the University. Hofstra is expected to be officially recognized as a Carnegie R2 university within the next 18 months. The Hofstra University campus, which has a total of 117 buildings including more than 3.2 million square feet of campus buildings on 244 acres, is situated in the northeast corner of the Village of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York and northward and eastward into the hamlet of Uniondale. The campus is located approximately 25 miles from Manhattan in the geographic center of Nassau County. The campus is a registered arboretum and member of the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta. The University maintains 35 residence halls which can accommodate approximately 3,500 full time residential students. Significant investments are being made in student-centered facilities, including the library and athletics, and the implementation of a new strategic direction for the university has recently commenced. Position Title Director of Internal Audit Position Number 898907 School/Division Office of the President (division) Department Internal Audit Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time Description Reporting to the President and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees, the Director of Internal Audit is responsible for leading, managing, and conducting an effective program of internal audits to assist with proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks as well as improving controls and operational efficiency. The Director of Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of the institution's governance, risk management, and internal control processes and is a key strategic business partner and trusted advisor to academic and business unit leaders who have responsibility for programs involving complex financial, operational compliance and information systems components. The Director maintains the highest ethical standards and due professional care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develops and presents the annual audit plan to the President and the Audit Committee for review and approval. Serves as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees. Leads and performs financial and operational audits and testing to determine compliance with institutional policies and procedures and compliance with applicable law and regulations. Oversees and supervises the execution of internal audit engagements, ensuring they are conducted in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and institutional policies and procedures. Serves as an expert resource to promote and instill effective controls, best industry practices and adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Promotes a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability within the institution. Works with independent auditors in connection with regulatory test work for single audit, financial statement, and pension audits. Oversees the annual University risk assessment process. Prepares and presents audit results and recommendations to senior management, the President, and the Audit Committee. Partners with Information Technology Services on cybersecurity and data governance. Works closely and collaboratively with the Office of Financial Affairs and the Office of General Counsel on varying audits and related activities. Serves as a member of the University's PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance committee. Manages, develops, and oversees staff of the Internal Audit department. Performs other related duties as assigned including special projects and assignments. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and CPA license are required. Minimum 8-10 years of progressively responsible audit experience. Prior supervisory experience. Prior experience and success managing multiple projects and priorities. Proven ability to source, organize and monitor relevant vendors to include Information Technology providers. Proven ability to work collaboratively with management to develop and implement appropriate corrective action plans. Demonstrated ability to prepare reports, executive summaries, and analyses and to present and communicate findings and recommendations. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with ability to resolve issues through innovative problem solving and solution development. Understanding of basic information technology concepts and operations. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, and use of data analytics tools such as Caseware IDEA and Tableau. Preferred Qualifications Higher education or nonprofit industry experience preferred. Prior internal audit experience. Special Instructions Deadline April 19, 2024 Date Posted 04/01/2024 EEO Statement Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Salary/Salary Range $175,000 - $190,000 Additional Information Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions. Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA. Documents needed to apply* Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Area of Interest:	Operations/Field Service
Position type:	Full-Time
Post Date:	04/26/24

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