Executive Director of Internal Audit

About the role

The Executive Director of Internal Audit leads the college’s internal audit function, ensuring financial, operational, and compliance controls meet the highest standards. Reporting directly to the President, this hybrid role combines strategic planning with hands‑on investigations to protect institutional assets and support continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive internal audit program in partnership with the President.
• Prepare an annual audit plan and risk assessment for approval by the TBR Audit Committee.
• Oversee the audit department’s budget and align resources with strategic goals.
• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits to evaluate internal controls, risk management, and fraud awareness.
• Document findings, discuss recommendations with stakeholders, and monitor remediation actions.
• Perform special investigations of fraud, waste, or abuse and suggest control enhancements.
• Assist the President in ensuring fiscally sound, efficient, and effective operations.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in internal audit, preferably within higher education or a comparable regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Proven ability to design audit plans, conduct risk assessments, and lead investigative projects.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to senior leadership and audit committees.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative office culture that adds value to institutional processes.

Required skills