Audit Professional 4 in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
Explore Related Opportunities
Job Description
Overview
Job ID 36883673
Category Campus Administration and Operations
Organization Chancellor
Department Audit & Advisory Services Dept
Location Riverside Area
Salary $93,200 - $174,200
Date Posted May 12, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Direction
Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
This position performs audits, investigations and advisory services that encompass financial, compliance, functional and operational reviews of complex and diverse areas as a service to management in accordance with professional auditing standards, including those in specialized areas as health sciences for which there may be no existing precedent or structure. Audit scope encompasses risks that cross organizational lines and involve complex technology associated with the use of financial, health sciences, research and information resources. The auditor exercises individual judgement in making recommendations concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of activities audited and the adequacy of existing controls. Composes reports to auditee management which include audit observations and recommended changes. Composes and presents reports to promote recommended changes. Conducts the most complex audits with a high degree of autonomy including those in specialized areas such as health sciences and assist management in developing applicable policies, procedures and internal controls including the health sciences area. Provides advisory services to management, including School of Medicine and executive campus management. Performs various full scope examinations (including surveys, reviews and consultations). Performs data analytic procedures using general audit software (i.e. Microsoft Excel and TeamMate Data Analytics). Participates in assigned workgroups and committees. Conducts any other assigned projects. Plans and conducts investigations, including any related to health sciences and communicate results of investigative work.**Please be advised that applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for FULL consideration.**There is one position available at various levels for the Audit Professional recruitments. The hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. This position is also posted as Audit Professional 3 (Job #36852056). Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills and experience. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the level(s) for which they have applied. If you wish to be considered in multiple pools or are unsure, please apply for both positions.The full salary range for the Audit Professional 4 is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $125,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Substantial and progressive experience performing audits, advisory services and investigations. | Required |
| Experience in conducting internal financial, operational, functional and compliance audits in accordance with IIA and UC standards. | Preferred |
| Experience in performing Investigations. | Preferred |
| Experience in performing data analytics. Experience with automated TeamMate working papers | Preferred |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professional certification. | Preferred |
| CIA, CISA CPA, CFE or CA. | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass a background check. | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of the audit profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards. |
| Broad and thorough knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations. |
| Skills to determine and apply appropriate policies and practices in the completion of audit assignments. |
| Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions. |
| May require specialized expertise in enterprise software and relational databases. |
| Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and diplomacy with internal and external campus community personnel. Demonstrated skill in expressingideas clearly and convincingly. Demonstrated skill in identifying the correct issues to beRequired communicated, the appropriate audience, the method of communication and the timing of thecommunication. Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately express substance and nuance. |
| Advanced knowledge of Accounting Principles and IIA Standards. |
| Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Skill in editing and formatting documents in word processing applications and creating spreadsheets and reports using appropriate software application. Skill in entering data into databases or spreadsheets. Experience using e-mail messaging and automated calendaring systems |
| Must possess professional integrity, independence of attitude and objectivity. |
| Advanced skill in analyzing policy issues, policies and procedures and other directives and form solid recommendations. Advanced skill in independently researching questions and making appropriatecontacts for problem solving. Advanced skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to identify relevant concerns, identify patterns or tendencies, formulate logical andobjective conclusions. |
| Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflects the relative importance of job responsibilities. Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. |
| Skill in translating observations, findings, and recommendations from analytical studies into a concise and logical written report. |
| Skill to independently compose letters, memos, reports, and other written communication materials, for a variety of audiences, using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, composition, text editing and proofreading skills including knowledge of correct English grammar. |
| Experience working autonomously and conducting higher education internal audits, investigations, information system reviews and contract & grant reviews. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview