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Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Maricopa Community College DistrictTempe, AZ, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Internal Audit Manager

Job ID : 321853

Location : District Support Services Cntr

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Salary Range

$68,850.00 - $89,505.00 / annually, DOE

Grade

118

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Summer Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.

With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.

We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD :

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package :

  • Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off : Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
  • 20 Paid Observed Holidays
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
  • Optional Retirement Plans : 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
  • Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
  • Annual Professional Development Funding
  • Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs :

  • District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
  • Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
  • Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
  • Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
  • Pre-Retirement Planning Events
  • Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
  • Job Summary

    The Senior Auditor (Internal Audit Manager) leads complex, risk-based audits across academic, administrative, and auxiliary operations to ensure compliance with MCCCD policies, applicable regulations, and professional standards. Leveraging data analytics, the role identifies trends, detects anomalies, and enhances audit efficiency. Responsibilities include developing audit plans, supervising engagements, reviewing workpapers, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior leadership and the Governing Board. All work is grounded in COSO and COBIT frameworks and executed with deep expertise in GAAP, GAAS, and the Global IIA Standards to ensure quality, credibility, and strong governance. The position partners with stakeholders district-wide to strengthen internal controls, optimize operations, and advance MCCCD's mission and strategic goals.

    Partner across MCCCD to deliver data-driven, high-impact, risk-based audits that identify opportunities, strengthen controls, and create measurable value in alignment with COSO, COBIT, GAAP, GAAS, and the Global IIA Standards.

    Essential Functions

    25% Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

  • Develop and maintain an annual, risk-based audit plan aligned with MCCCD's strategic objectives and operational priorities.
  • Conduct comprehensive institutional risk assessments, incorporating COSO internal control principles, COBIT IT governance criteria, GAAP, GAAS, and Global IIA Standards as guiding frameworks.
  • Use advanced data analytics and visualization tools to evaluate large data sets, identify unusual patterns or anomalies, and prioritize audit areas based on quantitative and qualitative risk factors.
  • Maintain a dynamic risk register, updating it as conditions, operations, and external regulations change.
  • Coordinate planning activities with senior leadership, functional managers, and the Governing Board Audit Committee to ensure relevance and coverage of high-risk areas.
  • Define audit scopes, objectives, timelines, and resource needs for each engagement, ensuring alignment with both the annual plan and emerging risks.
  • Conduct entrance meetings with process owners and key stakeholders to confirm objectives, scope, methodology, and expectations prior to beginning fieldwork.
  • 35% Audit Fieldwork & Execution

  • Lead, manage, and execute complex audit engagements across academic, administrative, financial, IT, and auxiliary functions.
  • Perform detailed testing of internal controls for both design and operating effectiveness, leveraging sampling techniques and substantive procedures where applicable.
  • Validate data accuracy and completeness through reconciliation, recalculation, and system interface testing.
  • Ensure all work is supported by sufficient, appropriate audit evidence in accordance with GAAS and Global IIA Standards.
  • Manage audit staff and / or third-party resources, assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and providing real-time guidance to ensure audit quality and timeliness.
  • Escalate significant control weaknesses, suspected fraud, or compliance concerns immediately to senior leadership while maintaining strict confidentiality.
  • Perform comprehensive reviews of audit workpapers to ensure accuracy, completeness, adherence to professional standards, and a clear link between evidence, findings, and conclusions.
  • 20% Audit Reporting & Communication

  • Prepare and issue comprehensive, well-documented audit reports that clearly communicate findings, root causes, risk impacts, and practical recommendations for improvement.
  • Present results to senior leadership, the Governing Board, and other stakeholders in a manner that promotes understanding, acceptance, and actionable change.
  • Create executive summaries that highlight critical issues, emerging risks, and thematic observations across multiple audits.
  • Conduct formal exit meetings with audited units to present findings, discuss recommendations, and obtain management's agreement and responses prior to finalizing reports.
  • Establish formal follow-up processes to track, monitor, and validate the completion of management's corrective actions, reporting status updates to the Governing Board Audit Committee.
  • Maintain transparency while balancing sensitivity of audit results, especially when findings impact regulatory compliance or accreditation requirements.
  • 10% Continuous Improvement & Governance Support

  • Partner with management and staff across MCCCD to strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and support sound governance practices.
  • Provide advisory and consultative services to help departments design effective processes that mitigate risks before they materialize.
  • Recommend process automation, system enhancements, and data-driven monitoring tools to streamline control activities and reporting.
  • Benchmark MCCCD's governance, risk, and control practices against peer institutions and industry standards to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, funding agency requirements, and accreditation standards.
  • 10% Professional Development & Standards Compliance

  • Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge in COSO, COBIT, GAAP, GAAS, Global IIA Standards, and other relevant frameworks to ensure MCCCD's audit activities meet or exceed professional benchmarks.
  • Actively participate in professional organizations, training programs, and continuing education to stay informed on emerging risks, new regulations, and evolving audit methodologies.
  • Mentor and develop audit staff through coaching, technical training, and performance feedback to build a skilled and adaptable team.
  • Participate in external quality assurance reviews and internal self-assessments to verify ongoing conformance with Global IIA Standards and MCCCD's Internal Audit Charter.
  • Lead by example in demonstrating professional ethics, integrity, and objectivity in all audit work.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in accounting, auditing, business, finance, risk management, computer science / computer information systems or directly related field and four (4) years of experience in internal auditing, governmental auditing, accounting, or financial management that includes the use of computerized accounting and financial systems.

    OR

    An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

    Desired Qualifications

  • Seven (7) + years of internal / external audit or related assurance experience, including at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
  • Active certification, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT) and auditing standards (GAAP, GAAS, Global IIA Standards), with proven success executing risk-based audit plans across operational, financial, compliance, and IT environments.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data analytics to identify risks, anomalies, and opportunities to improve audit efficiency.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership, governing boards, and diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and retain audit staff in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Experience in presenting impartial audit findings to governing boards and oversight bodies, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Special Working Conditions

    ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    Positions in this class typically require : stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, keying, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

    Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

    Working Conditions : Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

    How to Apply

    Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

    Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

    Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

    Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
  • Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
  • Provide employment history in a month / year format (e.g., 09 / 07 to 10 / 11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and / or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
  • Additional Requirements

    Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications : Certification as a CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA or CCSA is required.

    Posting Close Date

    Open until filled

    First Review Monday, September 29, 2025

    Applications received after the review date may not be screened.

    EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

    Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

    Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

    The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

    The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

    To apply, visit https : / / jobs.maricopa.edu / psp / MCPAHPRD / EMPLOYEE / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321853&PostingSeq=1

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