Principal Associate

Audit Campus

Full Time

76391BR

Job Summary

Under the general direction of Audit and Advisory Services management, the Principal Associate performs highly complex financial, operational and functional assurance reviews, consulting/advisory services and investigations. The Principal Associate performs the full scope of auditing, encompassing financial, compliance, information systems, and effectiveness reviews according to professional auditing standards. The Principal Associate must exercise individual judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for developing audit conclusions. Normally receives high-level oversight on audit assignments with general instruction provided on new or more complex audit work.

The Principal Associate provides functional advice, training, and/ or guidance to less-experienced audit professionals.

This position will communicate the results of work completed and present potential actions to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness and strengthen systems of internal control or result in other improvements. The Principal Associate maintains open communications with client operating and management personnel to promote exchanges of information and collaborate on potential actions to address identified control issues.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

UCSF Audit & Advisory Services (A&AS) provides independent, objective assurance and advice that provides value-added services toward reducing risk and improving operations.

Services provided include assurance/compliance audits, advisory/consulting projects, and investigative reviews. The scope of A&AS encompasses activities within the UCSF Healthcare Enterprise; Professional Schools, Institutes and Centers, and related academic units of the UCSF Campus; and Finance and Administrative Services.

Additionally, A&AS coordinates the activities of visiting external auditors; provides special studies and assessments as requested by management; serves as the coordination and triage point for all whistleblower complaints; and assists, as requested, the University's financial auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers, in performing the annual examination of the financial statements.

Required Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in a related area and 5-10 years relevant experience and /or equivalent experience/training
• Professional auditing or accounting certification in one or more of the following: CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE.
• 5+ years of relevant progressive experience
• 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.
• Ability to multitask in getting assigned work completed timely and adapt to unexpected changes in work assignments and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certification: CPA, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner or CISA
• Specialized certification in Healthcare, Sponsored Research and/or Compliance
• May require specialized expertise in enterprise software and relational databases; data analytical skills
• Experience working with computer-assisted auditing tools (e.g. ACL) and automated workpapers.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Proficient in working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience auditing or performing similar work in large research universities or academic medical centers.

License/Certification

• Professional auditing or accounting certification in one or more of the following: CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

005973 AUDIT PROFL 4

Job Category

Accounting / Finance

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Mission Center Building (SF)

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8am – 5pm