Director of Internal Audit

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025.

Research.com – #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC

US News & World Report – #9 in Top Public Schools

Princeton Reviews – #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools

Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

University business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This position has a normal administrative workload that at times requires additional hours outside of normal business hours to meet key deadlines.

The Director of Internal Audit administers the internal audit activity of the University by conducting audits of academic and administrative departments and activities and by developing a comprehensive, practical program of audit coverage for the University.

The Director of Internal Audit must understand and support the mission of a liberal arts institution and provide objective and professional evaluation of University operations to assist management in accomplishing their assigned responsibilities.

Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline, and four years of audit experience, or Bachelor’s degree in any field and certification/licensure in one or more of the following: certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, certified information system auditor, certified public accountant, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Thorough knowledge of theories, principles, and systems design related to organizational governance, risk management, and internal controls.

Ability to compile, monitor, and examine a variety of large, complex data and exercise judgement in evaluating or interpreting results. Experience in managing confidential matters. Competency in recognizing complex and unique risks, weaknesses, or inefficiencies and developing resolutions and/or consulting with leadership to achieve resolution.

In accordance with University policy, can make all decisions necessary to carry out assigned projects and related internal audit and work programs to meet the audit objectives. May direct the activities of students or volunteers.

Uses proper oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Exchanges information using tact and persuasion, as appropriate. Effectively shares relevant information with assigned team and fosters dialogue as necessary.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Use advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business and audit-related software to conduct internal audit work as well as the extraction of relevant business data and its analysis.

Able to work independently and with varying levels of management. Manage multiple projects or single projects in complex environments. Manage competing priorities.

Interact appropriately with all levels of personnel, build good working relationships, and establish a network of organizational contacts. Understand the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures. Be sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions throughout the organization. Responsible for own professional development and contribute to the development of others.

All applications must be submitted online. Please include a Cover Letter and Resume.
Further inquiries may be directed to the Search Chair, Sarah Humphries, at shumphri@unca.edu.

UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email oiia@unca.edu . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.