Senior Internal Audit Manager bei UNCF

Job Title: Senior Internal Audit Manager                  

Department: Accounting and Finance

Reports To: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt                       

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The Senior Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading and managing internal audit engagements for the organization. This role involves planning, executing, and reporting on operational, financial, and compliance audits, while ensuring adherence to professional standards. The manager will serve as a key liaison between the organization and the outsourced internal audit practice, providing strategic insights and recommendations to enhance internal controls and risk management. Act as the internal audit liaison to facilitate communication and collaboration between the outsourced internal audit function and other departments, ensuring a smooth audit process and timely responses to audit requests. The combination of the Senior Internal Audit Manager and the Outsourced Internal Audit function will serve as the internal audit operation for UNCF. 

ABOUT UNCF  

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

• Manage and act as the primary point of contact for the outsourced internal audit function.
• Manage the contract for the outsourced internal audit function.
• Develop, update, and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan in collaboration with the outsourced provider. Oversee the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of audit engagements
• Lead and supervise audit teams (when applicable) in the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to management and stakeholders 
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Track and report on the status of management's corrective actions related to audit findings.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior auditors and consultants.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and audit best practices.
• Ensure compliance with IIA standards and client-specific requirements.
• Assists in implementing audit recommendations and improving internal processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises several outsourced personnel, may supervise 1-2 staff members in the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required with 5+ years of experience in internal audit, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience in outsourced or co-sourced audit environments is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), enterprise risk management, and regulatory compliance,
• Ability to effectively lead and influence by working across the organization to understand business activities and driving stakeholder engagement 
• Ability to adapt internal audit priorities based on changing business and risk environments
• Ability to be independent and objective while also working with management to resolve debates and deliver intended internal audit outcomes
• Experience in process improvements and project management programs
• Proficiency in audit tools and data analytics software (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Tableau, Excel).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave 

Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)

Flex Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Account

Holiday Savings Plan

Annual Success Sharing

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $150,000.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid role: 4 days on-site and 1-day remote per week, located in UNCF’s Washington DC Headquarters building.

Background checks required.

UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V