Explore an exciting opportunity as a Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) in Nashville, TN. This Contract role is ideal for professionals interested in the Higher Education sector and offers hands-on experience in the Accounting/Auditing and Finance department.
Rated 3.5/5 by employees, this opening is perfect for candidates at the Mid-Senior level level. Posted 1 hour ago, and still accepting applications — don’t miss out.
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“Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)” Company Job Details
- Company Name: Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)
- Work Type: Contract
- Rating: 3.5 / 5
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Industry: Higher Education
- Department: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
- Experience Level: Mid-Senior level
- Job Creation Duration: 1 hour ago
Investigative Auditor Job Overview
Title: Investigative Auditor
Employee Classification: Executive/Admin & Managerial
Institution: System Office
Department: System-Wide Internal Audit
Campus Location:
Job Summary
The Investigative Auditor serves as support for the Tennessee Board of Regents system’s Investigative Audit Manager in matters involving allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse. The Investigative Auditor performs professional investigations and collaborates with institutional internal auditors on investigative matters. The Auditor reports to the Investigative Audit Manager, who reports to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE). The CAE is functionally responsible to the Audit Committee and the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Job Duties
- 60% – Conduct multiple investigations on a team or individually, as assigned, for the TBR system and its institutions. Exercise sound judgment in evaluating allegations and situations. Perform investigative work of good quality, complying with professional standards. Conduct interviews related to investigative issues. – (Essential)
- 15% – Document results of investigations appropriately in working papers and maintain confidentiality of working papers. Working papers must include sufficient documentation and explanations of work performed, weaknesses in internal control, and conclusions on matters identified during investigations, such as financial discrepancies or violations of state and/or federal laws, TBR policies, guidelines, contracts, grants, or other requirements. – (Essential)
- 10% – Prepare timely written reports for the Audit Committee, Tennessee Board of Regents, and management. Reports will include sufficient explanations of work performed and matters identified during the investigation such as financial discrepancies, or violations of state and/or federal laws, TBR policies, guidelines, contracts, grants, and other requirements. Develop recommendations for corrective action or improvement, when appropriate. Present the reports to the Audit Committee when needed. – (Essential)
- 5% – Communicate ongoing investigative information appropriately with the Investigative Audit Manager, institution, and TBR administration, staff, the Comptroller of the Treasury, law enforcement authorities, and legal authorities as required. – (Essential)
- 3% – Obtain required and appropriate applicable continuing professional education to enhance professional development, adhere to professional auditing standards, and maintain required certification(s). – (Essential)
- 2% – Establish and maintain a variety of professional contacts with central office staff, institutional auditors and other staff, Comptroller’s Office staff, and others that will enhance individual skills and promote the Tennessee Board of Regents and the Office of System-wide Internal Audit’s goals and objectives. – (Essential)
- 5% – Perform administrative and other duties as assigned, including assisting with or conducting internal audit engagements at the TBR office or college campuses. – (Marginal)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Criminal Justice, Accounting, related fields from a regionally accredited institution.
- At least 3 years’ professional experience with fraud investigations or auditing; up to 1 year professional experience in criminal justice or accounting may be substituted for one year of internal investigations or auditing.
- Demonstrated professional experience in managing projects, including report writing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in accounting or a related business field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience working or auditing in higher education.
- Experience working with or auditing a large, computerized accounting and information system, such as Banner.
- Other related professional certifications.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
- Possess effective personal computing skills with Microsoft Office software programs.
- Possess effective analytical skills.
- Proven ability to exercise professional judgment in evaluating information and making recommendations.
- Requires moderate travel.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
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