Chief Audit and Compliance Officer

Hiring Department

Internal Auditing

Job Description

The University of Missouri System (UM System) serves Missouri as the state's land-grant university and Missouri's only public research and doctoral-level institution. It has a unique mission to advance the opportunities for success and well-being for Missouri, the nation, and the world through transformative teaching, research, innovation, engagement and inclusion.

The UM System consists of system administration and four universities: the University of Missouri-Columbia, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the Missouri University of Science and Technology, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and all of their component parts, including MU Health, MU Extension and UM Engagement. The university seeks a Chief Audit and Compliance Officer to provide leadership to UM System in internal audit services and compliance and ethics oversight .

The Chief Audit and Compliance Officer reports administratively to the Chief Financial Officer with direct functional access to the Board of Curators. The position performs highly varied administrative duties involving the use of independent judgement and professional skills to assist the President, Board of Curators, executive leadership in finance, human resources and general counsel, and other units of the UM System.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Board of Curators in fulfilling its oversight and governance responsibilities related to the effectiveness and efficiency of general and financial operations, the safeguarding of assets, and the university's compliance with laws and regulations and providing management with assurance and consultative services in these same areas via the internal audit function. This role also coordinates with and provides assurance to the Board and management regarding how well ethics and compliance matters of the system, the four universities, and the health system are executed.

The Chief Audit and Compliance Officer will guide the university in serving, or as appropriate identifying others, as primary subject matter expert(s) on audit and compliance related issues, and it will be a liaison to external audits and manage the relationships with the Missouri State Auditor's office.

The Chief Audit and Compliance Officer leads the Office of Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services at the UM System. This office currently includes five teams: internal audit, compliance, privacy, central investigations, and custodian of records.

Essential Functions and Expectations of the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer:
In addition to the aforementioned, the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer will:
* Ensure that high quality internal auditing services are provided, including overseeing the development and execution of a comprehensive risk-based audit plan in accordance with the professional standards promulgated by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and using guidance from other related professional bodies as appropriate, such as the Association for Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
* Lead the System-wide compliance program in accordance with guidance provided in the Federal Sentencing Guidelines on Effective Compliance and Ethics Programs and direction supplied by the Department of Justice and Office of Inspector General by:
- establishing a scalable strategy for compliance that promotes system-wide use of the elements of effective compliance programs
- identifying and partnering with compliance leaders system-wide to provide guidance and services, as required
- encouraging an ethical environment through a robust ethics and compliance education, training, and communication program
- promoting the University's Code of Conduct as well as appropriate compliance policies and procedures
- conducting compliance program reviews
- establishing an oversight committee with representatives from all four campuses and the health system for ethics, compliance and audit
- managing the University's Ethics & Compliance Hotline
* Develop and nurture an effective working relationship with the management of each institution and system level function.
* Provide advice, analysis, and results of services in a timely and clear manner.
* Supervise internal auditors and compliance staff to ensure that relevant objectives are met; adequate, practical coverage is achieved; and conclusions are supported by sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful information.
* Consult with university management regarding audit planning and results, such as improving program administration, reviewing contractual arrangements, and implementing information systems.
* Inform university leadership and reports to the Board of Curators through the audit committee regarding important findings, compliance matters, developments and activities as required by the Collected Rules and Regulations of the university and all related work plans.
* Coordinate and cooperate with external auditors and provide information on external audits to appropriate parties.
* Follow-up on both internal and external audit recommendations and advise management and the curator audit committee as appropriate.
* Coordinate with other internal and external providers of assurance and consulting services to ensure proper coverage and minimize duplication of effort; develop co-source agreements for subject areas not covered by internal audit staff expertise.
* Provide sufficient flexibility to be responsive to management's needs and maintain a flow of communication with operating management and provide value-added services, such as client and internal audit staff training.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8 - 5pm

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree in a relevant area and 10 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired OR a Bachelor's degree in a relevant area and 12 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Candidates Will Also Be Evaluated On The Following:

* Ten years of senior-level experience related directly to or in executive support of audit or compliance related management, major program initiatives and supervising professionals and services.
* A related professional certification and/or degree (examples: CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CCEP, CHC, or JD) is expected.
* Must be able to plan, develop and implement complex strategic goals and program initiatives that require the effective management of resources; experience with these roles in a higher education setting preferred.
* Must possess or be able to quickly assess, understand, and be able to address knowledge of the university's mission, processes, organization, culture, and complex relationships with internal and external entities.
* Must be able to analyze and prioritize institutional challenges and act on the university's behalf.
* Must be able to work in a collegial manner and maintain effective relationships with a variety of persons, internal and external to the organization.
* Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills in working with individuals in collateral, superior and subordinate positions.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
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