MIT
Cambridge, MA (*hybrid)

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

SENIOR AUDITOR, Audit Division (part-time, 60%), to conduct assurance and advisory engagements of Institute-wide and department, lab, center, and institute level processes and control systems.  Will collaborate on identifying operational, compliance, financial, safety, and behavioral risks and exposures and evaluate related controls; engage in planning and execution, report writing, and assessment of corrective action taken; and participate in ongoing risk assessment.

REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED:  bachelor’s degree in related field; five years’ experience in a relevant environment; proficiency with internal control concepts (COSO and risk assessment practices) and IIA Standards and experience applying the same to evaluate business processes/areas; ability to consider and propose data analytic opportunities for audit engagements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audit efforts; ability to analyze and synthesize audit results to identify root cause and formulation of value-added recommendations to improve controls, mitigate risks, and increase efficiency of operations; strong listening, oral, and written communication skills; flexibility; focus on client service, collaboration, accountability, and continuous evaluation of priorities; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Visio; fluency with general ledger reporting packages; discretion and good judgment with confidential data/issues; and intent to become certified as a CIA within eighteen months of hire if not already certified.  Must be able to conduct concurrent audit projects while paying attention to detail, work independently with limited direction/guidance, communicate effectively with other internal audit project team members, and influence process change and internal control enhancement through constructive conversations with stakeholders.
PREFERRED:  advanced degree; certification as a CIA, CPA, or CISA; five years’ experience in an integrated audit environment, preferably in an academic/research/nonprofit organization; higher education experience; and familiarity with SAP, AuditBoard, and Tableau.  Job #24356-10

Part-time (60%) schedule to be determined.

*Audit work will be conducted primarily remotely, with a hybrid approach, including on-site presence at Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA for client and/or team meetings.  This position also requires on-campus presence in Cambridge, MA for regular monthly all hands days, professional development, Institute-wide events, and/or other audit initiatives in support of MIT’s mission.