Internal Auditor in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36769

Working Title:
Internal Auditor

Position Grade:
13

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico Internal Audit Department is seeking an Internal Auditor. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and motivated professional to contribute to the work of an important independent department.

The department reports administratively to UNM's President and functionally to the Board of Regents' Audit and Compliance Committee. The Internal Auditor supports the university by providing independent analysis and advisory services to help ensure operations are effective, efficient, and compliant with applicable policies and regulations.

This position performs operational, compliance, financial, and investigative audits of intermediate complexity and provides management advisory services. Work may involve detailed analysis, and errors could impact audit accuracy, timelines, or departmental operations.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

1. Develop audit plans and perform initial and follow-up audits in accordance with professional standards.
2. Evaluate audit findings; prepare and present the results of audit work and recommendations to management in the form of oral and written communications.
3. Coordinate and interact with administrators, faculty, staff, and external audit and law enforcement agencies, as needed.
4. Consult with and advise university administrators, faculty, and staff on operational and administrative issues.
5. May supervise and/or lead lower graded staff and/or student employees.
6. Keep abreast of University policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws, as applicable.
7. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be Bondable.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
Internal Audit Department (676A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,277.87 - $5,839.42

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
6/18/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree (e.g., Accounting, MBA, MPA, or related field)
• Experience with Banner or comparable ERP systems
• Experience using electronic audit work-paper software
• Intermediate or higher proficiency in spreadsheet software, including the ability to analyze and present financial data, trends, and projections
• Intermediate or higher proficiency in word processing