Exec. Director For Compliance And Internal Audit

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Executive Director for Compliance and Internal Audit

The candidate will be responsible for the design, organization and management of a University wide program of compliance and internal audit. Will work with officers, deans, senior managers, faculty, and staff to advance the University's compliance and internal control processes. Will help ensure that the University is in compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures that apply across academic and administrative areas. Will work with the University's internal audit firm (PwC) to anticipate and aggressively manage operational, financial, and compliance risks; ensure the integrity of the University's system of internal controls; and ensure strong stewardship and accountability at all levels. Will report directly to the Vice-President for Operations/Chief Financial Officer as well as the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees. Will collaborate closely with the General Counsel and staff (and chair, after a transition period) the University's (internal) Compliance Committee. Revise the University compliance program as necessary in response to changes in regulations or needs. Create, maintain and update a University Compliance Matrix to ensure appropriate Unit-level ownership. Assist with identification of new regulatory changes and development of/revisions to policies. Convene Compliance Committee, focusing on compliance-related strategic risk/priority-setting. Evaluate and support compliance training and education across the University. Provide on-going communication and enhanced publicity regarding the University's code of conduct and hotline. Staff (and chair, after a transition period) the Compliance Committee and report on discussions & findings to Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees Identify areas for targeted compliance audits. Track remediation efforts and implementation plans made in response to instances of noncompliance to help ensure implementation. Work directly with unit heads to support their compliance efforts. . Internal Audit. Examine and evaluate the effectiveness of the systems of internal controls. Establish audit priorities by supporting PwC in periodic University-wide risk assessments. Review PwC's comprehensive, technical reports and prepare summary presentations regarding risk, audit findings, and recommendations for Board and senior management. Coordinate and assemble materials for the Audit Committee. Work with external audit firm (KPMG) relative to their annual audit of the university's finances and review of research expenditures. Ensure the integrity of operational and financial information. Management and Other Functions. Participate on Finance and Administration Leadership Team. Participate on internal University committees as assigned. Participate in systems implementation projects to advise on controls.

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