Staff Auditor

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 10 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 11 Jun 2023

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Staff Auditor
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202300851AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $64,000-74,040
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees in the following University benefit areas:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . To see the value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit our compensation calculator – https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/ .
Desired Start Date 08/14/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/11/2023
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The purpose of the Colorado State University System (System) Internal Audit (IA) department is to provide the Colorado State University System Board of Governors, the Chancellor, and senior management with independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the System’s operations. The mission of IA is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. IA helps the System accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.
The CSU System is a public, higher education system focusing on teaching, research, and service and is comprised of three distinct institutions: Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado; Colorado State University Pueblo in Pueblo, Colorado; and Colorado State University Global, a 100 percent online institution with headquarters in Aurora, Colorado.
Position Summary
This position is located at the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus. Under the direction of the Audit Manager, the Staff/ Auditor participates in the planning and execution of a variety of internal audit assignments and projects, including assurance engagements, consulting activities, internal investigations, and other projects as assigned. The Staff Auditor also assists with the annual risk assessment, provides input into the annual audit plan, and assists with the execution of the Internal Auditing Strategic Plan. Though the position is located at CSU Fort Collins, the auditor may be called upon to assist with the engagements for the other institutions.
Please note that our current work schedule is a hybrid model with one anchor day a week for in-office work with the option of completing the remaining schedule remotely.
Required Job Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. The degree must be related to Business such as Business Administration; Accounting; Finance; Information Systems; Computer Technology.
    OR
    A Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and a Master’s degree related to Business such as Business Administration; Accounting; Finance; Information Systems; Computer Technology. Both degrees must be from accredited universities.
  • Verifiable employment of at least one year. The employment must have provided experience working in the field of Auditing or in a closely related field such as Accounting; Finance; Computer Technology.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to analyze internal control systems and procedures.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of constituents.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to apply the rules of grammar to written work products.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
  • The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed state date; Internal Auditing will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • One or more audit-related professional certifications or the ability to achieve a certification, (certifications such as a Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Government Auditing Professional, or Certified Fraud Examiner.) If an applicant is not certified, the department will provide support for the successful candidate (budget permitting) to obtain a certification within 4 years of hire.
  • Work experience in public accounting, higher education, or a public entity.
  • Ability to research, interpret, and evaluate compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Knowledge and acquired skills in computer applications generally used in the field of Auditing such as Excel, Idea, AutoAudit, etc.
Diversity Statement
Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Audit Engagements
Duty/Responsibility
  • Under the supervision of the Audit Manager, plans and performs audit engagements, which might include assurance, consulting, investigative, and other engagements as assigned.
    • Applies the organization’s audit methodology and carries out audit procedures to meet the specific audit engagement objectives.
    • Manages all resources efficiently to ensure the engagement objectives are met.
    • Demonstrates efficiency and persistence, managing own time and ensuring engagement deadlines, budgets, and objectives are met.
    • Selects and applies the appropriate tools and techniques to data gathering, analysis and interpretation, and reporting.
    • Plans and conducts audit engagements to identify key risks and controls.
    • Obtains reliable, relevant and sufficient evidence and evaluates critically.
    • Elevates risks identified during the engagement to the audit manager as they are identified.
    • Develops and ensures that working papers are a true reflection of all activities performed during the audit engagement.
    • Ensures workpapers are well-organized, cross-referenced, and provide relevant support.
    • Presents findings and proposes recommendations that deal with root cause of issues and impact to the organization.
    • Follows up with management to ensure that management actions have been effectively implemented or that senior management has accepted the risk of not taking action.

  • Promotes and applies professional ethics in accordance with professional auditing standards.
    • Applies ethical principles and values to the activities being audited.
    • Adheres to the organization’s key policies, practices and procedures.
    • Acknowledges the responsibility of Internal Auditing with respect to the ethical climate of the organization and identifies opportunities to promote the ethical climate.
    • Maintains independence and objectivity in all situations.
    • Discusses ethical conflicts with the audit manager or director.
    • Under the supervision of audit management, investigates ethical issues and proposes measures for resolution.
    • Acts with due sensitivity when handling ethical dilemmas.
    • Exercises due professional care.
  • Applies the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
    • Maintains working knowledge of the IPPF.
    • Demonstrates appropriate use and interpretation of the IPPF, seeking consultation if applicability is unclear.
    • Adheres to the requirements of the IPPF when planning and conducting an internal audit engagement.
    • Exemplifies and monitors due professional care when conducting audit assignments.
  • Applies a thorough understanding of governance, risk and control appropriate to the organization.
    • Operates within the organization’s frameworks for governance, risk and control.
    • Creates audit engagement plans based on the risk and its impact on the organization.
    • Applies the concepts of controls during audit activities.
    • Assists in developing a risk profile for the internal audit engagement.
    • Supports a culture of fraud risk awareness at all levels of the organization.
    • Assesses and accounts for the potential for fraud risk and identifies common types of fraud associated with the internal audit engagement.
    • Maintains an understanding of the processes used to support fraud investigations.
  • Communicates effectively to parties internal and external to Internal Auditing.
    • Secures the trust of others through positive use of communication.
    • Fosters open communication.
    • Demonstrates respect for others, and customizes messages to reflect the needs of the target audience.
    • Organizes and expresses ideas clearly and with confidence in order to influence others.
    • Extracts key information from a variety of sources to support communication.
    • Selects appropriate communication forms (verbal, non-verbal, visual, written) and media (face to face, electronic, paper-based).
    • Employs the technical conventions of language (spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.) correctly.
    • Listens actively, asking questions as required to check own understanding.
    • Solicits feedback from audience to gauge the effectiveness of the communication.
    • Anticipates reactions to communication and plans responses in advance.
    • Discusses audit findings and their impacts professionally and confidently with appropriate levels of the organization.
    • Delivers information in a structured fashion to foster learning and development among members of the audience.
    • Applies appropriate communication skills in interviews.
    • Ensures written communication, particularly complex information, is communicated in a manner that is accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, complete, and timely.
  • Persuades and motivates others through collaboration and cooperation.
    • Upholds service orientated attitude.
    • Anticipates and makes allowances for the impact of own interpersonal style on others when communicating and building relationships.
    • Constructively manages conflict by negotiating and resolving disagreements.
    • Takes account of an organization’s culture and acts accordingly.
    • Puts people at ease and builds open, constructive relationships with all parties.
    • Nurtures and builds effective partnerships with audit engagement clients to achieve results.
    • Identifies and manages the needs and expectations of the stakeholders.
    • Collaborates with others and encourages others to work collaboratively.
    • Shows resilience in difficult situations to push through resistance and then work with people in a constructive manner.
    • Leads by example with regard to respect, helpfulness and cooperation.
    • Recognizes own limitations and seeks advice and support where required.
    • Respects confidentiality and secures the trust of other parties.
    • Maintains a positive attitude and participates fully as a team player.
    • Works to remove organizational barriers and identifies resources to assist the internal audit team.
    • Contributes to employee morale and motivation.
  • Effectively applies critical thinking through process analysis, business intelligence, and problem solving techniques.
    • Maintains curiosity and exercises professional skepticism.
    • Selects and uses a variety of manual and automated tools and techniques to obtain data and other information on business process.
    • Analyzes and appraises the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.
    • Applies problem solving techniques for routine situations.
    • Uses critical thinking to identify and propose tactics for business process improvement.
    • Applies data collection, data mining, data analysis and statistical techniques.
    • Ensures that information in decision making is relevant, accurate, and sufficient.
Percentage Of Time 85
Job Duty Category Talent Management
Duty/Responsibility
  • Contributes to enhancing collective staff knowledge, skills, and abilities of the audit function.
    • Analyzes own strengths and weaknesses to maximize personal contribution to the organization.
    • Strives for quality and excellence and encourages others to do the same.
    • Takes personal accountability for results delivered in areas of responsibility.
    • Continues professional development and utilizes relevant learning opportunities.
    • Assesses self-development and career needs and takes advantage of new challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth.
    • Maintains up-to-date competencies required for effective internal audit delivery.
    • Supports and contributes to the recruitment process within the internal audit function.
    • Values and promotes diverse viewpoints and cultural sensitivity.
Percentage Of Time 5
Job Duty Category Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Duty/Responsibility
  • Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
    • Actively participates in developing and executing the Internal Auditing strategic plan.
    • Seeks and justifies opportunities for continuous improvement.
    • Accepts constructive criticism and suggestions and makes appropriate changes.
    • Initiates and manages change within sphere of responsibility.
    • Encourages others to embrace change by explaining the intended benefits.
    • Identifies the risks associated with change and adapts audit activity to manage the risks.
    • Assesses the potential barriers and resources for change initiatives.
    • Maintains personal performance and effectiveness in changing and ambiguous environments.
    • Accommodates new priorities and implements positive changes in area of work.
    • Anticipates reactions to change and adapts own style to support others.
Percentage Of Time 5
Job Duty Category Risk Assessment
Duty/Responsibility
  • Maintains expertise of the university environment, industry practices and specific organizational factors.
    • Maintains knowledge of the organization and its risks through collaboration with operational units, participation in campus committees, and awareness of the organization’s strategies and initiatives.
    • Maintains industry specific knowledge appropriate to the organization.
    • Assesses and takes account of macroeconomic and microeconomic factors and the impact on the organization.
    • Maintains a current understanding of the latest global developments and regulatory and legal framework within which the organization operates.
    • Assesses and takes account of the technical aspects of financial, managerial and cost accounting concepts, standards, systems and reporting processes appropriate to the organization.
    • Assesses and takes account of how IT contributes to organizational objectives, risks associated with IT, and relevance to the audit engagements.
    • Demonstrates sound working knowledge of the quality control frameworks relevant to the audit engagements.
    • Takes account of cultural aspects of the organization.
    • Takes account of the mission, strategic objectives and business nature of the organization.

  • Assists Audit Manager and Director with the annual risk assessment by providing input related to the CSU System, including any of the institutions:
    • Identifies high-risk areas for potential audit.
    • Shares information related to the audit and institutional environment.
Percentage Of Time 5

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Carey, Nicki: [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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