Internal Auditor / Senior Internal Auditor

Position Introduction:

The University of Oklahoma’s Office of Internal Audit offers a unique opportunity to grow your career within a modern, forward-thinking audit function. Our team is focused on innovation, analytics, and meaningful organizational impact, providing an environment where you can expand your skills, gain diverse experience, and contribute to work that matters.

In this role, you will engage across a wide range of university operations, building expertise in financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas. You will develop valuable insights, strengthen your professional capabilities, and collaborate with stakeholders across the institution, all while contributing to improvements in governance, risk management, and internal controls.

We are seeking motivated professionals who are eager to learn, take on new challenges, and grow within a dynamic and evolving environment. Whether you are early in your career or bringing prior experience, this role provides a clear path for development and advancement.

This is a combined post and may be filled at the Internal Auditor or Senior Internal Auditor level, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Join OU Internal Audit

• Exposure to diverse areas across a major public research university
• Opportunities to work on financial, operational, IT, and strategic engagements
• Collaborative, forward-thinking team environment
• Support for professional growth and certification

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits and advisory engagements
• Evaluate internal controls, compliance, and operational effectiveness
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Communicate results through clear, concise reports and presentations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop practical, value-added recommendations
• Support continuous improvement and innovation within the audit function

Apply Today

If you are looking for a role where you can grow your career, expand your skills, and contribute to meaningful work across a complex organization, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications:

Internal Auditor

• Bachelor's degree.
• Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 108 months of experience.

Preferences:

• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE), or progress toward certification
• Experience in internal or external audit, compliance, or risk management
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO, IIA Standards)
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, IDEA, ACL)

Senior Internal Auditor

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience in public accounting, internal audit or professional consulting.
• Certified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Preferences:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or progress towards certification.
• Experience in internal or external audit, compliance, or risk management
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO, IIA Standards)
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, IDEA, ACL)