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Job description
The client is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Chief Audit Officer to lead an independent internal audit function at a pivotal stage of the organization’s growth and advancement.
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The Chief Audit Officer will report administratively to the Chancellor and functionally to the Risk Management, Audit, and Compliance committee of the Board of Trustees, strengthening accountability, enhancing risk awareness, and supporting effective decision-making across the organization.
The role will operate as a key partner to senior leadership by building a high-impact, forward-looking audit function aligned with professional standards and institutional priorities.
The Chief Audit Officer will advance an independent and objective assurance function dedicated to adding value and improving operations.
The Office of Internal Auditing will provide assurance and advisory services designed to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, helping the organization accomplish its objectives through a systematic, disciplined approach.
The Chief Audit Officer will serve as a strategic yet hands-on leader who ensures the development and maintenance of an internal audit program that aligns with professional standards and organizational priorities, while reinforcing accountability and continuous improvement.
With organizational and functional independence, the Chief Audit Officer will have full, free, and unrestricted access to relevant records, personnel, property, and information systems to support audit responsibilities.
The role includes establishing and sustaining the direction, authority, and credibility of the internal audit function, including oversight of the internal audit charter and ensuring appropriate policies, procedures, and methodologies are in place for consistent, high-quality work. xzgxqkn
The Chief Audit Officer will lead a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program informed by enterprise-wide risk assessments, emerging risk trends, and regulatory requirements; direct audits across financial, operational, compliance, information technology, cybersecurity, research, and administrative areas; coordinate with external and system-level audit and oversight entities; and direct independent investigations or special reviews related to fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, or significant control failures, while maintaining independence, confidentiality, and objectivity.
Worksite address
greensboro, NC, 27497, US
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