Senior Internal Auditor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
000131 |
| Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
| Working Title |
Senior Internal Auditor |
| Position Designation |
EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Employment Type |
Permanent - Full-time |
| Months per Year |
12 |
| Work Schedule |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Division |
Institutional Integrity |
| Department |
Internal Audit (Adm) |
| Work Location |
Cato Hall / Remote |
| Salary Range |
$90,000- $105,000 |
| Primary Purpose of Department |
The Internal Audit Department serves the Board of Trustees and administrators of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve the University's operations. The Department assists the University in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes. |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
Perform professional auditing work with responsibility for examining and analyzing financial functions, program and systems operations and results to determine compliance with tax, financial, or programmatic procedures and regulations. Work requires knowledge and application of the theories, principles, and practices of accountancy and auditing, as well as knowledge of the statutory requirements of specific programs and the related information technology standards. Perform complex, specialized auditing of financial, programmatic functions, and systems. Work will include independent examination and analysis of risks, internal controls, complex reports, records, financial statements, and systems for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines and statutes. Justifies and defends audit findings for unprecedented and controversial cases. Serves as a technical resource for unique or unprecedented issues. Conducts presentation of audit findings and reports to various campus clients. Creates and presents training presentations on various topics to various campus audiences. |
| Summary of Position Responsibilities |
- Leads audits, reviews, and investigations of University administrative and academic areas.
- Supervise staff auditors as needed. Lead development of engagement level risk assessment, audit objectives, and work program for assigned audit topics.
- Lead development of data and information requirements to meet audit objectives. Lead development of compliance standards that apply to the assigned audit topic.
- Lead creation, review, and verification of audit reports that are accurate and concise.
- Provide advice and guidance to staff in the execution of audit programs.
- Assist with administrative duties for the Internal Audit Department, including updating the Internal Audit Manual and the Internal Audit website.
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| Minimum Education/Experience |
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline, and 5 yrs of auditing experience; or equivalent education/experience. |
| Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience |
- Master's degree preferred.
- 5 - 10 years of audit experience required, preferably with at least some in internal audit.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
CIA, CPA, CFE, or CISA professional certification preferred.- Experience with TeamMate+ audit software preferred.
- Experience with Tableau or Teammate Analytics software preferred.
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| Necessary Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Certifications/Licenses |
CIA,
CPA,
CFE or
CISA
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| Special Notes to Applicants |
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
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| Posting Open Date |
02/27/2026 |
| Posting Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Proposed Hire Date |
04/01/2026 |
| If time-limited please indicate appointment end date |
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| Contact Information |
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline, and 5 yrs of auditing experience, or equivalent education/experience?
- Yes: a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience
- Yes: an associate's degree in accounting or related field and 7 years of relevant experience
- Yes: a High School diploma or GED and 9 years of relevant experience
- No
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Contact Information for References
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Feb 28, 2026