Manager, Assurance & Compliance Services

Be You.

Duke Universitys Office of Audit, Risk & Compliance (OARC) is seeking a Manager, Assurance and Compliance Services to help advance Dukes risk management, audit, and advisory efforts across the university and health system. In this role, youll serve as a trusted partner to leadershipleading complex engagements, supporting institutional risk assessments, and delivering insight that strengthens operations, controls, and compliance.

Youll work closely with Directors, Senior Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to plan and execute audits and advisory projects, mentor team members, and communicate meaningful findings that drive improvement. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys leadership, collaboration, and solving complex organizational challenges.

More information about OARC mission, objectives, guiding principles and leadership is found at: https:/ / oarc.duke.edu/.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting, economics, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Professional certification required (CPA, CIA, JD, MBA, or similar)
• 7+ years of audit experience, with public accounting experience preferred
• Understanding of applicable professional standards is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in not-for-profit, government, healthcare, or academic medical center environments
• Experience leading complex, high-risk audit or advisory engagements
• Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor

Other Requirements

• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of applicable professional auditing and assurance standards

Be Bold.

Position Description (Essential Duties)

• Support annual risk assessments and development of audit and assurance work plans
• Lead planning and execution of audit, assurance, and advisory engagements
• Evaluate internal controls, business processes, and compliance with policies and regulations
• Supervise engagement teams; review workpapers and reports for quality and accuracy
• Serve as an individual contributor on high-risk or highly complex engagements
• Coordinate management action plans and monitor follow-up on audit recommendations
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a solution-focused advisor
• Coach and mentor audit team members and support professional development

Choose Duke.

OARC is a trusted partner across Duke University and Duke Health, providing independent assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management, and operational excellence. As a Manager, youll gain broad exposure to complex institutional issues while helping shape solutions that support Dukes mission.

Duke offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $78,161.00 to USD $156,319.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidates work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goesbeyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individuals age, color, disability, gender,gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built oncollaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).