Overview

Audit and Management Advisory Services seeks candidates with senior level internal audit experience, broad based business experience and effective organizational savvy to fill its position of Executive Director for Audit and Advisory Services.  This is a great opportunity to help lead the university in achieving the highest levels of business conduct. 

Audit and Management Advisory Services (AMAS) falls under the Office of the Executive Vice President.  AMAS provides  audit assurance and consulting services that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Tufts University’s operations and helps it use its resources most  efficiently. 

What You'll Do

The Executive Director for Audit and Advisory Services is responsible for directing and administering the university’s internal audit function which serves as an independent assurance and management advisory for risk, governance, and control processes. Designs, develops, and implements auditing policy and procedures to ensure compliance with university standards and state and federal regulations. Oversees the enterprise risk management program. Provides direction and management of internal audit staff.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees the direction of internal and external audits to ensure compliance with professional auditing standards
• Directs audits of centrally controlled major transaction processes, testing compliance with stated policies and procedures and government requirements
• Directs information technology audits assessing information controls and that system risks are properly managed
• Directs school audit activities as well as audits of additional enterprises, clinics, and large grants
• Responsible for providing management advisory services to the university
• Consults with and advises school and division leadership on methods and systems to improve operations and mitigate risks
• Responsible for the development and approval of policies and procedures for audit functions, compliance standards and program activities
• Leads the Enterprise Risk Management Program
• Works with university leadership to identify, prioritize, and manage university risks
• Works independently with the Chair of the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee
• Strategizes and works closely with University Chief Compliance Officer on initiatives
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with school and division leaders to address audit findings and compliance concerns
• Provides direction and management of internal audit staff
• Establishes goals, coaches and assesses performance, and provides developmental opportunities
• Represents the university and oversees relationships with outside auditors
• Directs major external audit activities as necessary
• Manages the EthicsPoint reporting tool that assists management in confidentially gathering information related to possible ethical and misconduct violations

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 10 years of related internal audit leadership experience
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Demonstrated people management and development ability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree or professional auditor certification
• Experience in higher education or non-profit industry

Pay Range

Minimum $199,300.00, Midpoint $249,150.00, Maximum $299,000.00
 

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.