Job Title:
Staff Operations and Financial Auditor (Operations and Financial Auditor)
Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington, IN
Created: 2026-03-13
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
The Office of Internal Audit collaborates and partners with clients to provide an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the University's financial, operational and information technology internal control activities. Job Summary Consults with client's management and operational and financial professionals to gather information regarding the client's core academic and/or business purposes, operational activities, organizational structure, budgetary and financial position, internal control environment, applicable regulatory requirements, and/or policies and standards. Conducts detailed risk assessments of all significant aspects of the client academic and/or business operations which includes assessing a broad range of client service delivery methods, processes, university policies, and both IU, industry and peer-specific technical operational, financial and compliance specifications. Drafts audit reports containing the results of the audit, findings, recommendations, and opinions. Discusses deficiencies with client management and recommends actions to improve controls, enhance operational and financial integrity, streamline processes, and reduce costs. Recommend changes in policies and procedures to enhance controls or correct deficiencies. Performs post-audit reviews to determine the extent to which audit recommendations have been implemented and appraise the adequacy of departmental replies to final audit reports. Writes and develops queries to extract and manipulate data from complex information and reporting systems and to facilitate audit compliance and substantive testing procedures. Provides in-house operational and financial subject matter audit and technical training for internal audit staff. Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATION Required Bachelor's degree in related field WORK EXPERIENCE Required 2 years business-related experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Preferred Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) upon date of hire Certified Public Accountant (CPA) upon date of hire Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) upon date of hire SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills Ability to analyze and interpret financial data Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills Performs work independently with minimal supervision Excellent organizational skills Highly thorough and dependable Effective interpersonal skills Demonstrated problem solving skills Demonstrated analytical skills Promotes information sharing Articulate and responsive to colleagues Demonstrated customer service skills Excellent collaboration and team building skills Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities Assumes personal responsibility for actions Friendly and service-oriented Maintains a high degree of professionalism Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Working knowledge of auditing standards, university policies, and relevant government regulations Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Work Location Bloomington, Indiana This is an in-person position. Advertised Salary $65,000 - $68,000 annually, depending upon qualifications Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure . Job Classification Career Level: Career FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection Job Family: Internal Audit Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information . 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