Senior Internal Auditor

Hartford, CT

Full Time

CSCU System Office

Experienced

Details:

Posted: 7/14/2026
Level: Management / Confidential Manager 2
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 Monday, July 27, 2026

Location:

CSCU System Office
61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105
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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: August 2026

Position Summary:

A Senior Internal Auditor within the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU) serves as a lead evaluator, with responsibilities ranging from technical execution to strategic oversight and management of complex audit engagements. In addition to assessing financial controls and regulatory compliance, they are responsible for leading audit teams, mentoring junior staff, and conducting high-level risk assessments across diverse academic and administrative functions. By operating with significant autonomy, they provide leadership with critical insights and objective recommendations that safeguard public assets and ensure the system's long-term accountability and operational excellence.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for managing complex audit engagements through effective performance in these essential duties:

Lead Audit Engagements: Independently plans, coordinates, and executes complex financial, operational, and compliance audits across the system’s six institutions, ensuring all work adheres to all relevant professional frameworks and guidance.
Risk-Based Planning: Leads the development of individual audit programs by identifying high-risk areas, defining audit scopes, and establishing testing methodologies that address the unique challenges of higher education (e.g., Title IV funding, research grants, and student data privacy).
Coaching and Mentorship: Provides direct guidance and technical review of workpapers prepared by staff auditors; offers constructive feedback to ensure accuracy, quality, and professional development of the team.
High-Impact Reporting: Drafts comprehensive audit reports for the Director of Internal Audit and the Board of Regents Audit Committee; translates technical findings into clear, actionable business insights for executive leadership.
Consultative Liaison: Acts as a strategic advisor to campus leadership and department heads, providing expert guidance on internal control design, process optimization, and risk mitigation strategies during periods of institutional change.
Corrective Action Oversight: Leads follow-up reviews to monitor management’s progress in implementing audit recommendations, ensuring that identified risks are effectively remediated within agreed-upon timelines.
Advanced Data Analytics: Utilizes sophisticated audit software and data visualization tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, or Tableau) to perform continuous monitoring and identify anomalies or fraudulent patterns within large-scale financial datasets.
Regulatory Interpretation: Monitors and interprets evolving state and federal regulations—including GASB standards and Connecticut state statutes—to ensure institutional policies remain in full compliance.

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 is required (at least 30 semester hours in accounting coursework) as well as a minimum of three years of professional auditing experience.
Master's degree and/or relevant certification is preferred (CPA, CIA, CFE, etc.).

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

Advanced Principles: Mastery of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards as they apply to higher education.
Regulatory Frameworks: Expert-level understanding of federal and state regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) for federal grants, Title IV financial aid regulations, and Connecticut state statutes.
Risk Management: Deep knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to identify systemic vulnerabilities across institutional silos.
Strategic Influence: Advanced interpersonal and negotiation skills to manage sensitive discussions with executive leadership, deans, and department heads regarding audit findings and remediation.
Executive Communication: Superior ability to translate complex financial or technical data into clear, high-level narratives for the Board of Regents and the Audit Committee.
Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to coach junior staff, provide constructive peer review of workpapers, and foster a culture of professional skepticism and integrity.
Independent Execution: Analyze complex financial records, internal controls, and operational workflows entirely with little guidance, while often providing direction to others.
Strategic Reporting: Synthesize vast amounts of narrative and statistical data into comprehensive reports that emphasize root causes and offer forward-looking, strategic recommendations.
Advanced Data Analytics: Design and execute complex data queries and automated testing scripts (using SQL, ACL, or advanced Excel Power Query) to identify trends, anomalies, and potential fraud across ERP systems like Banner or PeopleSoft.
Critical Judgment: Apply professional skepticism to evaluate the "tone at the top" and the effectiveness of the control environment across diverse campus locations.

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.).

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $106,523 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 [email protected].

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