Chief Audit Executive

Florida International University, a member of the State University System of Florida, is a 'Top 50' public university in U.S. News rankings and is designated as one of Florida's four Preeminent Research Universities by the Florida Board of Governors. As Miami's Carnegie Classified R1 public research university, FIU has achieved research expenditures of over $1billion over the last five years. As one of the ten largest public universities in the country and as an anchor institution in South Florida, FIU is a driver of economic prosperity and is focused on student success, research excellence, forging strategic alliances, and community engagement. FIU contributes over $10 billion each year to the local economy.

FIU's eleven colleges and schools offer more than 190 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, business, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. Since opening in 1972, FIU has awarded more than 405,000 degrees, has over 330,000 alumni, and enrolls almost 56,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU @ I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and has over 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

ABOUT THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT

The FIU Office of Internal Audit (OIA) provides independent, objective, and comprehensive programs of auditing, non-criminal investigations, and consulting services designed to add value and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of university operations. The OIA assists FIU in accomplishing its strategic goals and objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the university's governance, risk management, and control processes and promoting accountability and integrity. OIA engagements are performed in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework, published by the Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc.; the Government Auditing Standards, published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office; and/or the Information Systems Auditing Standards published by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.

CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE

The Chief Audit Executive (CAE) leads FIU's Office of Internal Audit and oversees all functions related to the OIA. The CAE is responsible for setting the strategic vision of the OIA to assist the university in achieving its goals and objectives as articulated in FIU's recently adopted Experience Impact 2030 Strategic Plan. The CAE is also responsible for creating a culture of best practice within the OIA, providing strategic leadership in leveraging technology and innovation, particularly AI, to enhance audit and operational effectiveness and efficiency. Working collaboratively with university officials, colleges, schools, departments, and offices, and with other audit, governmental, and oversight agencies, the CAE enhances and protects organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. To promote independence and objectivity, the CAE reports functionally to the FIU Board of Trustees (BOT), a 13-member board responsible for the administration, operation, management, and accountability of university, through the Board's Audit and Compliance Committee; the CAE reports administratively to the university president.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

The responsibilities of FIU's Chief Audit Executive are defined primarily by the university's Office of Internal Audit Policy and Charter and the State University System of Florida Board of Governors Regulation State University System Chief Audit Executives.

Minimum responsibilities include the following:

• Provide direction for, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations which promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in university.
• Encompass best practices in fulfilling OIA objectives, including the utilization of technology and AI.
• Conduct, supervise, or coordinate activities for the prevention and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Address significant and credible allegations related to fraud, waste, abuse, or financial mismanagement, and keep the president and board aware of such allegations. * Develop annual audit plans based on periodic risk assessments and overseeing activities to accomplish the audit plan.
• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on university controls, rules and policies related to the university's programs and operations to ensure fiscal accountability and compliance.
• Direct the university's follow-up program of internal audit recommendations; monitor the disposition of results communicated to university management and determine whether corrective actions have been effectively implemented; and communicate to senior management or Board of Trustees Audit and Compliance Committee the risks of not taking corrective actions. *
• Provide consulting and advisory services, as requested, related to internal controls, implementation of audit recommendations, and compliance with policies and regulations to improve management controls and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program for the OIA staff in accordance with professional audit standards.
• Work with university officials to effectively and efficiently coordinate audit work performed by the Office of the Florida Auditor General, compliance audits under Uniform Guidance, other external auditors, and the OIA.
• Initiate, conduct, supervise, or coordinate investigations that are within the purview of the OIA.
• Review statutory whistle-blower information and coordinate all activities of the university as required by the Florida Whistle-Blower Act.
• Coordinate and jointly manage the anonymous reporting hotline with the university's Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer and the Senior Vice President for Human Resources.
• Perform related duties as requested by the Board of Trustees or the university president.

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and ten (10) years of experience or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and eight (8) years of experience.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.
• Understanding and utilizing technology, including AI, to improve audit processes.

• 8 years of auditing experience in higher education, healthcare, or public sector.
• 6 years of relevant supervisory experience. *
• Experience working effectively with boards, executives, operational personnel, and external auditors. *
• Other related professional designations.

Administrative

Commensurate with education and experience

Criminal background check

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting is open until filled but will be reviewed by the search committee on January 5th

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.