DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT

About the role

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution located in Cleveland, Tennessee. It is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the College’s internal audit program and report results to the Audit Committee through the TBR Chief Audit Executive (CAE).
• Develop and implement annual risk-based audit plans in coordination with the President, senior leadership, and the CAE.
• Ensure compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and maintain required professional certifications and continuing education.
• Design audit programs, procedures, workpapers, and reports; conduct audits of college operations to assess compliance with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies, state and federal laws, and internal controls.
• Present findings, observations, and recommendations to management and monitor corrective action plans and follow-up activities.
• Conduct special reviews, fraud, waste, and abuse investigations, and report findings through appropriate TBR channels.
• Provide advisory services to leadership on internal controls, risk management, policy interpretation, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with the President and senior leadership on institutional risk, strategic initiatives, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with external auditors, including the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, as needed.
• Prepare and submit required audit reports, including updates on audit plans, results, corrective actions, and audit status.
• Maintain audit documentation in accordance with records retention requirements and oversee the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
• Manage the internal audit budget and ensure alignment with institutional priorities and the approved audit plan.
• Serve on institutional and system-wide committees and participate in TBR internal audit meetings and initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with campus leadership, TBR staff, and external partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Audit), or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional auditing experience is required. Up to 2 years of auditing experience may be substituted with 2 years of professional experience in accounting or a related business field.

Benefits

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/H.S.A.
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retailer Discounts
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Pay

The salary range for this position is $92,601 - $120,381.

Schedule

This is an Exempt / Full-Time position.