What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Internal Audit position at VCCS-System Office?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Director of Internal Audit
Role Title
12 month - Admin - Asst Prof
Role Code
01124-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
261FA002
Agency
VCCS-System Office
Agency/Division
System Office (Div)
Work Location
Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range
$120,000 - $160,000 annual
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
A-Official or Administrator
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and as needed.
Sensitive Position
Yes
Job Description
Virginia’s community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. When Virginia’s General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia’s ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state’s economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia’s Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.
The mission of Internal Audit is to provide the State Board, the Chancellor, and the presidents and administrators of Virginia’s Community Colleges with independent and objective assurance and consulting services that are guided by a philosophy of adding value to improve the operations of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and to assist the VCCS in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management, control, and governance processes.
The Director of Internal Audit is a faculty ranked position that reports functionally to the State Board for Community Colleges and administratively to the Chancellor. The appointment or removal of the Director, and significant changes to the Director’s compensation, requires the concurrence of the Audit Committee. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining a comprehensive audit program and supervising the examination of the operations of 23 community colleges, the System Office and the VCCS Shared Services Center. This position establishes and maintains the policies of the audit activity and directs its technical and administrative functions. The Director recommends improvements in managerial, and accounting controls designed to safeguard the System’s resources. This position also represents Internal Audit on the Chancellor’s Cabinet, Advisory Council of Presidents, and other committees as deemed necessary.
Essential Job Functions:
- Supervise the overall work quality of the internal audit department, which includes maintaining the department’s conformance to the Global Internal Audit Standards as promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Using an appropriate risk-based methodology, develop the annual audit strategy, audit plan and audit scope for review and approval by the Internal Audit Committee and the State Board.
- Manage all internal audit activity, including coordinating with external service providers, to coordinate audit projects, assessments, and any enterprise level regulatory audit requirements.
- Manage all investigations of suspected fraud, waste, or abuse within the organization whether received internally or from the Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG), and notify the Audit Committee, management, and OSIG of the results.
- Implement the approved audit plan and report on results relating to the internal control environment and financial and operational controls, processes, and system capabilities.
- Establish and maintain key relationships throughout the organization as a means of supporting management as a credible and trusted partner.
- Obtain information needed to perform functional duties, provide business advisory service, and deliver strategic recommendations.
- Professionally communicate both orally and in writing and prepare formal presentations and reports with executive summaries and recommendations based on audit results to senior management and the Audit Committee of the State Board.
- Hire, develop, and manage a high performing internal audit team with sufficient knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the work, and whose consultation and advice are sought out by the organization.
- Understand and apply state laws, regulations and federal compliance requirements.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in accounting or related discipline or a bachelor’s degree with experience equivalent to a master’s degree
- Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Significant audit experience with multiple agencies, including increasingly responsible leadership experience.
Knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards (Standards) and the Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- In-depth knowledge of auditing process
- In-depth knowledge of fraud and requirements of the OSIG
- In-depth knowledge of Information Technology risks and controls
- In-depth knowledge of higher education and applicable federal and state regulations
- General knowledge of management and supervision practices
- General knowledge of state and government organization and functions
- General knowledge of project management techniques and best practices
Skills
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills that articulate challenges, opportunities, and details professionally and clearly
- Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation, and excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills, including supervising, recruiting, developing, training and coaching staff; and managing performance and employee relations concerns
- Ability to manage and monitor the budget for the Internal Audit department
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Zoom and the Microsoft Office Suite and open to learning other computer applications including the TeamMate audit management application and TeamMate Analytics tools
Abilities
- Set priorities and clear goals and deliver timely, high quality customer service in a demanding, deadline-oriented environment that serves multiple stakeholders
- Establish and maintain key relationships throughout the organization
- Conceptualize and think strategically to maximize available resources
- Work with and coordinate cross-functional teams
- Supervise externally co-sourcing contracts for audits and projects
- Understand processes and gap analyses, and problem-solve to address these issues
- Coordinate with many stakeholders and teams in a complex environment
- Travel as required for business and other job-related responsibilities, including to college campuses throughout the state
- Attend and present at State Board and other meetings, events, and functions consistent with the position or as a leader within the VCCS
Additional Considerations
- Significant audit experience in higher education or public service setting
- Knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and governmental accounting standards and systems
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
Travel as required for business and other job-related responsibilities, including to college campuses throughout the state.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1566P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
03/03/2025
Job Close Date
04/03/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Contact Name
Patsy Rose
Email
prose@vccs.edu
Phone Number
8048194938
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, applicants must complete the online application and questions and attach a resume and cover letter. Unofficial transcripts are optional.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000
