The Audit and Compliance (A&C) Manager for Special Projects and Investigations (SPI) performs investigations, consulting engagements, and other projects that provide objective and independent evaluations to reduce the university’s risk and improve its operations. The Manager for Special Projects and Investigations organizes, leads, and helps execute special projects and investigations that generally determine: the existence of fraud, waste, and abuse; effectiveness of operational policies and procedures; or compliance with internal policies or external regulations.

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The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide.

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Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or other related field and five years of progressively responsible experience in investigations, internal auditing, information systems auditing, consulting, or other applicable experience which involves evaluating controls over business processes, the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and compliance with policies/regulations/laws. Experience developing project plans to achieve risk-based project objectives in a complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree and professional certification such as CPA, DIA, CISA, or CFE.

Supervisory and project management experience. Experience leading audit and investigation teams, reviewing work papers, and managing multiple ongoing projects. Experience in a compliance or internal audit function.
Experience with data analytics tools. Experience auditing or managing compliance in higher education or working in an administrative role in higher education.

Application Process

For full consideration, applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Benefits

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information on the University of Tennessee’s benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/

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Duties include establishing priorities for investigations/special projects, reviewing work plans and work performed by other A&C staff members and reviewing special project and investigation reports for UT leadership. This position has the lead role in monitoring the progress of investigations/special projects at all campuses and institutes (including those done by audit staff at other campuses) and communicating this information to A&C leadership. This position shares a leadership role in the administration of the UT Compliance Hotline system. The Manager for Special Projects and Investigations periodically participates in Institutional Compliance duties, including work related to: compliance risk assessments, policy gap analyses, and risk mitigation plans. In addition, the Manager of Special Projects is a member of the Institutional Compliance leadership team and participates in its planning and management meetings.