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Senior Auditor

MD Anderson

Remote (Within Texas), TX(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Accounting, Accounting Policies, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Operations, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Financial Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Fraud Investigation, Health Plan, Healthcare, Higher Education, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Internal Audit, Interviewing Skills, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operations Processes, Patient Care, Pivotal CRM, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Time Management, Time Tracking
LOCATION
Remote (Within Texas), TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Senior Auditor plays a key role in advancing the Internal Audit Department's mission by evaluating and making recommendations to improve business operations across the organization. Using a structured and analytical approach, this role assesses operational processes, identifies risks and improvement opportunities, and helps ensure that departments are operating efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with institutional objectives.

This position requires periodic onsite work, sometimes with limited advance notice. Therefore, candidates who reside in Houston, Texas, or within a reasonable commuting distance are preferred. Applicants who are not currently within commuting distance but are willing to relocate will also be considered.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in operational auditing, risk assessment, process improvement, and data analytics. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in business or a related field; operational or performance audit experience within healthcare or higher education; and professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE or CISA.

WHY US?

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.

• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.

• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Conducts Audits:

• Performs fieldwork activities and conducts client interviews and other client interactions independently on smaller, less complex engagements.

• Identifies risks and related controls, including fraud risks, during planning and fieldwork.

• Identifies preliminary issues and evaluates audit evidence using analytical skills.

• Documents work papers in accordance with applicable standards.

• Demonstrates effective listening skills to gather information.

• Arrives at supportable conclusions based on sufficient evidence documented in working papers in accordance with applicable standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure success of the team.

• Represents Internal Audit in a professional manner.

Time Management:

• Effectively and efficiently completes assignments within established budgets and deadlines.

• Monitors own time and meets agreed upon project milestones.

• Proactively communicates status of project to team.

Audit Reporting and Communication with Management:

• Communicates in a timely manner with clients to ensure identified issues are accurate.

• Independently documents the initial observation and recommendation to mitigate risks and improve controls for assigned areas.

• For smaller projects, prepares draft of audit report.

• Keeps the client and Internal Audit Management apprised of issues throughout the audit.

• Fosters relationships with Process Owners.

EDUCATION
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
  • Preferred: Master's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Required: 3 years Auditing, accounting, process improvement, financial analysis, data analytics, or financial/business/patient care operations in a healthcare environment to include one year of direct auditing experience. or
  • Preferred: 1 year Direct auditing experience gained in a healthcare or educational institution.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Preferred: CPA - Certified Public Accountant American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Upon Hire or
  • Preferred: CIA - Certified Internal Auditor The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Upon Hire or
  • Preferred: CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Upon Hire or
  • Preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Upon Hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment tests (validated by Human Resources) as required and administered by department.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information
  • Requisition ID: 179044
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Work Week: Days
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 88,000
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 110,000
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 132,000
  • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
  • Fund Type: Hard
  • Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
  • Pivotal Position: Yes
  • Referral Bonus Available?: No
  • Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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