TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Job Grade: 218

Salary Range: $75, 584 - $94, 482

Campus Location: Walters State Community College - Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)

Job Purpose: The Director of Internal Audit supports Walters State Community College in achieving its mission by providing independent, objective, and relevant assurance and advisory services related to risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. The position reports administratively to the College President and functionally to the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Audit Committee through the TBR Chief Audit Executive (CAE).

The Director is responsible for developing and executing the College’s annual audit plan and for conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits as outlined in the plan or as directed by the President or the TBR Audit Committee. These audits evaluate the effectiveness of the institution’s internal controls, promote continuous improvement, strengthen risk management practices, enhance fraud awareness, and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of financial, administrative, and academic operations. In addition, the work ensures compliance with College policies, Tennessee Board of Regents and State of Tennessee requirements, federal regulations, and applicable accreditation standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Directs a comprehensive internal audit program for the college and reports results to the Audit Committee through the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Chief Audit Executive (CAE). Ensures compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards. Develops annual audit plans through consultation with the president, senior leadership, and risk assessments, submitting plans to the CAE for presentation to and approval by the TBR Audit Committee.
• Designs and executes audit programs, internal control questionnaires, procedures, working papers, and reports. Reviews college records to evaluate compliance with TBR and institutional policies, as well as applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Meets regularly with management to discuss findings, provide recommendations, and oversee corrective actions, including conducting follow-up audits related to the Comptroller of the Treasury’s findings.
• Meets with the president and senior management to address strategic initiatives, risks, internal controls, audit status, and other management issues. Provides management advisory services, including interpretation of TBR policies, contractual matters, and related legal or regulatory requirements.
• Maintains audit working papers in accordance with records retention standards. Prepares required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including status updates, audit plan revisions, management corrective action progress, and other reporting obligations for submission to the Audit Committee through the CAE.
• Conducts special assignments at the request of the president, developing recommendations to enhance college systems, processes, and internal controls for greater efficiency and effectiveness. Investigates allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse in coordination with the TBR Office of System-wide Internal Audit and reports findings to the TBR Audit Committee with recommendations for corrective actions. Coordinates audit-related activities with external auditors, including the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, and fosters effective working relationships with college personnel, TBR staff, system-wide internal audit professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Plans and manages the internal audit budget to support institutional strategic goals and objectives. Maintains required professional certifications and participates in continuing professional education to ensure compliance with IIA standards and role-specific requirements.
• Participates in TBR Internal Audit Directors meetings, serves on college and system-wide committees as assigned, and develops and executes a documented Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) in compliance with professional standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission, compliance efforts, and operational effectiveness of the college and the TBR internal audit function.

Required Qualifications:

Required Certifications

• Active – CPA, CIA, or CISA

Required Education

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or a business-related field from regionally accredited institution.
  

Required Experience

• At least 5 years professional experience in auditing
  
• Up to 2 years professional experience in accounting or business-related field may be substituted for 2 years in auditing.

Knowledge, Skills Abilities and Work Characteristics

• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
  
• Documented experience working independently.
  
• Possess effective personal computing skills including Microsoft Office software programs.
  
• Possess knowledge of and skill in the use of integrated information systems for student and administrative functions.
  
• Possess effective analytical skills.
  
• Proven ability to exercise professional judgment evaluating information and making recommendations.
  
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication and presentation skills with effective communication written and spoken English.
  
• Demonstrated professional experience in managing projects.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations including college faculty, staff, and community groups.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in public higher education.
  
• Demonstrated effective skills and abilities for using ERP systems such as Ellucian Banner.
  

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Works effectively as team member to achieve goals and objectives.
  
• Shares information readily with others and listens effectively, showing openness to new ideas
  
• Displays a high degree of personal effectiveness; pursues objectives with consistent determination. Willing and prepared to accept personal responsibility for actions, both positive and negative.
  
• Treats team members with respect. Willingly responds to requests for assistance from team members.
  
• Respects the college’s rich heritage and historical achievements by embracing important changes that advance the college’s mission while honoring the past.
  
• Exercises discretion and forethought in the efficient utilization of organizational resources, showing respect for the organization’s generous benefactors and supporters.
  

Leadership & Supervisory: The incumbent recommends policy and approves goals/functional objectives for functional areas. Work is reviewed on long-term results and actions.

Environment & Working Conditions: Working conditions in the office are clean, well-lit, and free from extremes of temperature and humidity, with limited interruptions and moderate noise level. Overuse of the computer could lead to eye, neck, or back strain.

Physical Demands  (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):

• Uses computer, keyboard, and mouse consistently.
• Communicates with internal and external contacts by telephone intermittently throughout the workday and in person.
• Moves about the office to scan documents and retrieve documents from printer and courier.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

REQ#501782

Posting Closes: Monday, November 3, 2025