Audit Manager

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/99183

Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Hold for NV280 - Office of Finance

Northern VA Community College

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Title: Audit Manager

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $115,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Job Description:

General Description:

The Audit Manager serves as a key member of the Internal Compliance & Quality Assurance (ICQA) leadership team. The position provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control processes across the College. The Audit Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of the College's internal audit function, supervising professional audit staff, and ensuring audits are performed in accordance with applicable professional standards, departmental methodologies, and institutional expectations. The position serves as the operational leader for audit activities and provides oversight of audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, quality assurance reviews, and follow-up activities.

***This position is not eligible for telework.***

Duties & Tasks

Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of risk-based internal audits and advisory engagements designed to evaluate governance, risk management, internal controls, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
Supervise, mentor, and develop professional audit staff by providing guidance, reviewing work products, monitoring performance, and promoting consistency in audit execution and professional standards.
Conduct quality audits of auditor performance, reports, and related deliverables to ensure compliance with departmental methodologies, professional standards, and institutional expectations.
Coordinate and support enterprise risk assessment activities by identifying emerging risks, evaluating control environments, and assisting in the development of risk-based audit priorities.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with College leadership, process owners, auditors, and external stakeholders while serving as a trusted advisor on internal controls, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor significant corrective action activities, evaluate remediation efforts, and provide oversight of recurring findings, systemic deficiencies, and emerging control concerns.
Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, presentations, and other communications that provide meaningful insight into audit results, risk trends, and organizational performance.
Utilize data analytics, benchmarking techniques, and other audit tools to identify trends, evaluate risks, and improve audit effectiveness.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of audit methodologies, procedures, templates, and quality assurance practices to enhance the effectiveness and maturity of the audit function.
Develop and facilitate training, workshops, and educational programs related to internal controls, audit processes, corrective actions, risk management, and compliance expectations to promote organizational awareness and accountability.
Serve as intermediary in assisting departments in understanding audit observations and strengthening internal control processes.
Make regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and share feedback with supervisors for inclusion in the NOVA Brief.

Minimum Qualifications:

KSAs:

Thorough knowledge of internal auditing principles, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks.
Knowledge of professional auditing standards, including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
Knowledge of quality management principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and documentation control practices.
Ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional staff while promoting accountability and professional growth.
Ability to assess complex operational, financial, compliance, and governance risks and recommend practical solutions.
Ability to review and evaluate audit evidence for sufficiency, reliability, and relevance.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop and deliver training programs, educational materials, and communication strategies that promote understanding of standards, CAP requirements, quality management expectations, and compliance responsibilities.

Minimum Work Experience:

Demonstrated experience planning, leading, and executing risk-based audits, reviews, or assessments that includes evaluating governance processes, internal controls, compliance requirements, operational effectiveness, and corrective action implementation.
Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff,
Experience managing cross-functional projects or coordinating complex initiatives.
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, improving, or leading new programs, processes, governance frameworks, audit methodologies, compliance initiatives, or organizational improvement efforts.

Additional Considerations:

Possession of a recognized professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),
Hold current Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or equivalent professional certificate.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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