CSCU Director of Internal Audit

CSCU System OfficeHartford, CT, US

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Job Description

Details :

Posted : October 08, 2025

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 Thursday, November 06, 2025

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 : November 28, 2025

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, the CSCU Director of Internal Audit provides 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 Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, the Director of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the system-wide audit schedule through effective performance in these essential duties :

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 BOR policy and applicable laws and regulations.

Assist executive leadership in maintaining operations which are fiscally well-controlled, efficient, and effective.

Draft detailed audit reports that effectively communicate the audit scope, process, findings, and recommendations.

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.

This role may require travel (20%) to CSCU campuses throughout Connecticut.

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 seven years auditing experience OR Master’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related discipline and five years auditing experience. Up to two years of accounting experience may be substituted for two years of auditing experience.

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

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent professional certification.

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 Board.

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 :

Experience conducting both financial and compliance audits.

Strong understanding of governmental accounting standards.

Experience conducting public sector audits.

Experience conducting higher education institution audits.

Starting Salary :

Minimum Salary; $134,150 - $149,056 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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