Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: |
- Bachelor’s degree
- Five (5) years of full-time experience in auditing, including four (4) years of supervisory or project management experience
- Advanced knowledge and practice of the governmental general accepted auditing standards (GAAS), International Professional Practices Framework, accounting and auditing pronouncements, and the Committee of Sponsoring (COSO) internal controls framework, and fraud deterrence guidance
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, or standards that affect students, employees, or vendors, including Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology, Project Management Body of Knowledge, federal and state laws, regulations and rules, and various government and higher education industry standards or best practices, such as the Texas Administrative Code
- Skill in using information technology hardware/devices, Microsoft products, and project management tools, and knowledge of and skill in using data mining/analysis software to extract and report information
- Knowledge of how routine business processes should be integrated with administrative system functions, such as PeopleSoft, etc.
- Interpersonal skills to achieve desired outcomes with the Lee College staff, faculty, and leadership at all levels, as well as with students, vendors, and other external agencies, etc.
- Skill in identifying problems and formulating actionable recommendations for process improvements or for problem resolution
- Excellent negotiating, advocating, and verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to display personal initiative and to adapt, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information dealing with students, employees, and vendors to work independently and in a team environment
- Must have the ability to influence and advocate recommendations to management for the areas examined
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred
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