Position Focus:

Evaluate administrative and financial internal controls throughout the university for compliance with university policies, procedures, Yale Standards of Business Conduct and applicable state and federal regulations. Conducts or assists in conducting audits, special projects, and investigations. Effectively manages multiple projects concurrently. Handles difficult and sensitive matters with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion. Develops audit programs and procedures without established guidance.

Essential Duties

1. Develops models describing requirements for systems which serve as the standard for the evaluation of department systems.
2. Identifies and organizes the relevant system facts; evaluates the system for the existence of essential controls.
3. Makes recommendations to improve systems. Assists management in the creation and implementation of feasible solutions.
4. Plans, organizes, and conducts internal operational and financial audits. Conduct interviews of department personnel.
5. Examines departmental documentation; verifying the departmental processing procedures.
6. Develops and publicizes standards models for various types of systems. Document discrepancies and prepares reports detailing audit findings for department head.
7. Influences the development of policies and procedures for the University through the effective prevention of the audit results to administration.
8. Protects the University through an accurate analysis of information obtained during the audit process and by minimizing the University's exposure to risk.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration and seven years of previous managerial and professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and audit principles. Ability to handle difficult and sensitive matters with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Experience/proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and other computer-based accounting and financial applications. Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to business operations.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Developed negotiating, organizational and oral and written communication skills. Developed analytical, financial analysis and research skills.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to work effectively with the staff and management of the departments or areas under audit. Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and independently.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Experience conducting financial and operational audits and knowledge of the University's policies, procedures and financial systems; CPA, CIA, or CFE. Experience conducting investigative audits. Experience conducting financial and operational audits and knowledge of the University's policies, procedures and financial systems.

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus