Senior Auditor Financial Aid

Overview

Are you ready to be part of the extraordinary future of technical education? Do you thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment where your leadership can make a tangible impact? If so, we want YOU to lead our team as the Senior Financial Aid Auditor!

The Senior Financial Aid Auditor role is responsible for executing risk-based assurance and consulting services to evaluate and enhance the Company's system of internal controls primarily relating to student financial aid administration.

What We Offer:

• Pay Range $75,000-95,000/yr (depending on experience)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Ins/Company Paid STD & LTD Ins

• 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off

• Work is performed remotely

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement audit plans, programs, and procedures to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of financial aid processes. Conduct thorough audits of financial aid records, transactions, and documentation

• Execute assurance and consulting engagements based upon the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, observations, and recommendations for management and relevant stakeholders. Communicate audit results, recommendations, and compliance requirements effectively to key stakeholders

• Provide leading practice guidance to internal business partners

• Proactively prepare and execute personal professional development plan and mentor staff auditors

• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required

• Advanced degree or professional certification preferred

• Minimum of 5 years experience in financial aid auditing or quality assurance, preferably within for-profit higher education or a related industry

• In-depth knowledge of federal financial aid regulations

• Title IV, VA, HEA, FERPA, and other applicable laws and regulations

• Broad knowledge of auditing and control methodologies and techniques

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make sound recommendations

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences

• Proficient with word-processing (MS Word) and analysis (MS Excel) software

• Proficient with student information systems and learning management systems (for example Anthology Student, Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)

• Competent in organizing, planning and prioritizing workload

• Consistent in maintaining confidentiality and professional decorum

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build positive working relationships

Work Environment

• Pay Range $75,000-95,000/yr (depending on experience)

• Travel up to 5% overnight

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.

• Remote worksites are available; Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and implement audit plans, programs, and procedures to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of financial aid processes. Conduct thorough audits of financial aid records, transactions, and documentation

• Execute assurance and consulting engagements based upon the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, observations, and recommendations for management and relevant stakeholders. Communicate audit results, recommendations, and compliance requirements effectively to key stakeholders

• Provide leading practice guidance to internal business partners

• Proactively prepare and execute personal professional development plan and mentor staff auditors

• Other duties, as assigned