William & Mary (W&M) seeks an experienced, collaborative, and strategic Director of Internal Audit to ensure the university is prepared to address complex strategic and financial challenges in the ever-changing public education landscape. The Director should be a collaborative team player, an effective problem solver, and an ethical leader.
The Office of Internal Audit supports the respective missions of William & Mary, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and Richard Bland College by developing, implementing, and directing a comprehensive internal audit program that ensures the efficiency, effectiveness, compliance, and control of operations.
The Director of Internal Audit reports to the Committee on Audit, Risk, and Compliance of the Board of Visitors and is responsible for the administration and operation, with consultation from the President of the university, of the Office of Internal Audit, and for the formation of an annual Audit Plan. The Office of Internal Audit provides consulting, advisory, compliance, financial, operational and technology services. The Director is responsible for oversight of the work of all the auditors in the office, for the efficient and effective use of office resources, and is the primary liaison to all external audit entities.
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of financial expertise, leadership acumen, analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of higher education's unique challenges and opportunities. The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the university's future.