Internal Auditor
Portland Community College
Requisition Number: 09388
Location: Sylvania Campus
Address: 12000 SW 49th Avenue, Portland, OR
Hours of Work: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Position Status: Management; Level M; Full-time; Exempt
Starting Salary Range: Minimum $80,430 to range mid-point of $98,528. Placement generally will not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience and internal equity. (Full Range is $80,430 to $116,623)
Job Close Date: Apply by May 22, 2018 for best consideration
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the College President, the Internal Auditor manages, organizes and performs the internal auditing function and evaluation of Portland Community College's operations and programs. The Internal Auditor's role is to support the mission and values of Portland Community College by providing objective, independent, and assurance services that will augment the organization's operations and programs. The Internal Auditor helps to ensure that the institution's resources, assets, and program operations are systemically evaluated and risks are appropriately defined and rigorously managed.
The official responsibilities of the Internal Auditor are to manage, organize and perform the internal auditing function and evaluation of Portland Community College's operations and programs. It is critical that the Auditor communicates and collaborates effectively, and can exercise seasoned management and political acumen, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with complex, sensitive and confidential issues.
The position requires frequent travel to perform audits at various geographic locations in the Portland metro area under a variety of working conditions and to work irregular hours as required.
If this sounds like a learning community that you would like to be a part of, and an important role that you would like to play for PCC, please review the minimum qualifications for this position and apply today.
Here is our Intended Recruitment Timeline
- April 24, 2018: Job Announcement Published
- May 22, 2018: Application Deadline for Best Consideration
- Early-Mid June 2018: Semi-finalist Interviews
- Early July 2018: Finalist On-Campus Interviews
PCC Benefits
PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.
PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employers Retirement System (PERS) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS. PCC also provides a 2% contribution to a 403(b) account for eligible management personnel. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.
Paid Leave:
14.67 hours of Vacation leave per month
1 day of Sick Leave per month
11 Holidays
3 additional Personal Leave days per year
Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children under 24 years of age, as well as tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Develops, implements and monitors audit plans; monitors performance against annual/biennial Department budgets; manages the development, implementation and evaluation of work programs, plans, processes, systems and procedures to achieve internal auditing goals, objectives and performance measures consistent with the College's mission and service expectations. Annually critiques the work of the Internal Audit function for purposes of continuous improvement.
- Develops and gains approval of annual internal audit plan ,from the College President and Board of Directors, to include: prioritized audit risks identified through assessment of College activities, activities targeted to identify conditions in College needing improvement; and specific objectives and action plans.
- Coordinates the internal audit program with involved departments and functions, such as Financial Services. Ensures audits are performed in accordance with government and other professional auditing standards codified by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Develops audit recommendations, solutions, and/or findings. Resolves findings with those departments under audit. Coordinates with external auditors. Follows up on findings identified in internal and external audits. Assesses effectiveness of measures implemented as a result of previous internal or external audits. Resolves, or assists audit staff in resolving, complex and unusual problems related to audits.
- Develops policy and procedure manuals for the internal audit function.
-Manages the Colleges ethics reporting system and assists with fraud investigations as requested and as time permits.
- Reviews and edits audit reports prepared by Financial Services or other department staff; assesses logic and conceptual soundness of audit findings and recommendations; ensures conclusions are based on adequate supporting evidence; ensures report language is clear, convincing, fair and concise. Resolves findings with those departments under audit.
- As related to financial audit controls, evaluates College's information systems for adequacy and effectiveness of general and application controls; tests controls using audit software; recommends improvements of information technologies and internal business processes related to financial information security
- Performs sub-recipient monitoring of federal grants and programs in accordance with the appropriate federal regulations of each program. Audits and assesses compliance of any subcontracts with vendors and other agencies. Summarizes any reportable conditions and works with Contracts and Grants accountants to recommend improvements to processes. Coordinates with external auditors on Single Audit Act work.
- Communicates with College officials, other governments, and citizens about audit processes and report results; assists District Vice President in making oral briefings and progress reports to department managers, District President, cabinet, and College Board of Directors; and makes presentations at College meetings.
- Related to Internal Audit and financial functions: Assists in the analysis of proposed legislation and regulation; participates in industry and governmental activities to influence legislation and regulatory change consistent with the College's interests and needs. Represents the College with other industry and governmental agencies as well as professional organizations as appropriate.
- Works with the Records Management Coordinator to make sure PCC's Financial Record retention & archive needs and requirements are met.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, your application materials must show how you meet the following requirements (Note-Experience requirements use full-time equivalent):
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, economics, management information, computer science or a closely related field
- Minimum of six years progressively responsible experience in planning and administering a large audit function
- Minimum of three years in a large audit function in a supervisory capacity or advising management personnel (or an equivalent combination of training and experience)
- Experience in internal or external auditing
Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements
- Valid Oregon state driver's license
- CIA or CPA
Important Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing;
- Generally accepted accounting principles;
- Generally accepted governmental audit standards, including g United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars such as OMB A133, and other organizations issuing documents or standards related to audits of government agencies;
- Principals and techniques of operational and performance auditing, audit exposure and risk analysis, research methods, program evaluation and management analysis;
- Government financial management, including budgeting, accounting, debt/cash management, treasury and purchasing;
- Management information systems;
- Research methods and statistical sampling techniques; quantitative and qualitative analysis, account analysis and reconciliation methods, work paper preparation methods and documentation;
- Financial aspects of information technology resources typical to complex organizations, such as data, applications systems, technology, facilities;
- Principles and practice of sound business communications.
Ability to:
- Plan, direct and manage a comprehensive operational audit process covering over time all College programs and functions;
- Define complex management, finance, budget, operational and administrative issues; perform difficult and complex analyses and research; evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations;
- Understand, interpret, explain and apply College, state and federal policy, law, regulation and court decisions applicable to areas of audit inquiry;
- Present audit findings and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively;
- Represent the College Internal Auditor's Office effectively on a variety of complex, sensitive and confidential issues;
- Exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy guidelines;
- Exercise seasoned management and political acumen, tact and diplomacy in dealing with complex, sensitive and confidential issues that often have multiple and conflicting agendas and positions;
- Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with College Board of Directors, the President's Cabinet, deans, department directors, managers, elected and appointed officials of other governmental agencies, employees, business and community leaders, the media, residents and others encountered in the course of work;
- Establish and subsequently manage a functional area.
Special/Preferred Qualifications:
These qualifications and characteristics are critical to success in this important role at PCC. Please clarify in your application materials the experiences, successes and techniques evidencing how you bring these strengths:
- Strong technical skills and experience in Internal Auditing
- Demonstrated strength in verbal, written and intercultural communication, and proven success effectively advising senior level administration or management
- Experience working with Public Finance, including experience with Oregon Revised Statutes as they apply to public entities
- Experience in a higher education setting
Additional Posting Information:
1. Completed online application
2. Cover Letter (attach document)* Please clearly address how you meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications in your cover letter for the screening committee. .
3. Current Resume (attach document)*
* When you apply for the position, you will be given an opportunity to attach the above documents. They may be attached in either "Microsoft Word" or ".pdf" formats.
Applicants selected for further consideration may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.
Notes to Applicant:
- Upon hire candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all degrees earned.
- Applicants selected for hire will be required to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
- Portland Community College will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete the designated Immigration Service Employers Verification I-9 form.
- As an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity institution, PCC is actively seeking qualified minorities, women, disabled veterans, veterans and individuals with disabilities to enhance its work force and to reflect the diversity of its student body. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
Documents that must be associated with this posting:
Cover Letter
Documents which can be associated with this posting:
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: jobs.pcc.edu
As an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity institution, PCC is actively seeking qualified minorities, women, disabled veterans, veterans and individuals with disabilities to enhance its work force and to reflect the diversity of its student body. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
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