Job Details

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System Office

Assistant Director of Internal Audit

Position Number: 7171876
Location: Hartford, CT
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Assistant Director of Internal Audit

Details:
Posted: May 19, 2026
Level: Management / Confidential (Manager 3)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Location:
CSCU System Office
61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105
**This position is not remote**
For more information, please visit the campus website or www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Mission:
The Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) contribute to the creation of knowledge and the economic growth of the state of Connecticut by providing affordable, innovative, and rigorous programs. Our learning environments transform students and facilitate an ever-increasing number of individuals to achieve their personal and career goals.

CSCU Vision:
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities will build on its long and successful history by working collectively - within and across institutions - and by engaging external partners to increase the number of students pursuing and completing personally and professionally rewarding certificate and degree programs, improving their social mobility, and helping the state to meet its current and future workforce demands.

CSCU Equity Statement:
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: July 2026

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) Director of Internal Audit, the CSCU Assistant Director of Internal Audit provides system-wide value-added auditing and consulting services that assist operating management both in the efficient and effective discharge of their responsibilities and in the maintenance of a strong control environment.

Example of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit, the Assistant Director of Internal Audit will be responsible for reviewing and appraising the soundness, adequacy, and application of accounting, financial, and other operating controls; ascertaining the extent of compliance with established policies, procedures; determining the extent to which department assets are accounted for and safeguarded from loss; recommending operating and process improvements; and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and policies relating to CSCU mission and outcomes. The following examples of duties illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties:

Develop audit steps, audit policies, audit procedures, and risk assessments for varied internal audit types.
Coordinate internal audit to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), state or federal regulations, or other regulatory guidance.
Assist in the development of long-range audit plans by performing tasks such as identifying risks in various programs and entities, evaluating the risks, and setting priorities for conducting audits to maximize benefits.
On a regular basis, conduct financial and compliance audits of the records and expenditures at each CSCU institution and system office to assess the adequacy and uniformity of internal controls.
Comply with all applicable standards and codes of ethics.
Examine CSCU records and test for compliance with Board of Regent (BOR) policy and applicable laws and regulations, providing recommended improvements, and when necessary, identifying steps to improve compliance and controls.
Provide consultative advice to managers and leaders throughout the system to improve methods of establishing controls and preserving operational integrity as well as recommending effective approaches to operations.
Prepare comprehensive audit reports that effectively communicate the audit scope, process, findings, and recommendations for improving operations and controls. Maintain the CSCU Internal Audit Manual and all related procedures.
Consult with leadership, including the Board of Regents for Higher Education, regarding findings, observations, and recommendations.
Monitor progress related to internal audit findings to reduce repeat findings.
Monitor progress related to external audit findings to reduce repeat findings.
Conduct the audit required pursuant to CGS 1-84(r).
Coordinate with the Office of Compliance- Investigation Unit to refer observations and findings that may require conduct investigations, i.e., potential fraud.
Train staff in audit techniques and evaluate staff performance.
Other duties as assigned.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related business discipline and at least five years auditing experience OR Master's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related discipline and at least three years auditing experience. Up to one year of accounting experience may be substituted for one year of auditing experience.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong reporting writing and presentation skills tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations including faculty, staff, executive leadership, and the BOR.
Experience conducting financial, compliance, and operational audits.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with those inside and outside the organization who may have an impact on program and/or project activities.
Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong understanding of governmental accounting standards.
Experience conducting public sector audits.
Experience conducting higher education institutional audits.
Ability to develop and continually assess and/or modify the risk assessment and audit engagement work program to ensure the internal audit department is utilizing the most effective methods/means to accomplish its audit mission.
Experience auditing state and/or federal organizations, ensuring audit conclusions meet Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), or other regulatory compliance.
Experience with the use of data analytics in internal auditing or in state/federal cases.
Experience developing guidelines to ensure audit evidence is relevant, sufficient, reliable, and defensible.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent professional certification.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $119,245 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Selection Procedure:
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, please contact CSCU-SO-Compliance@ct.edu.

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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