Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title
Audit Manager

Role Title
Audit Services Manager I

Role Code
19194-FP

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Band
05

Position Number
28000937

Agency
Northern VA Community College

Division
NV280-VP Finance

Work Location
Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range
$100,000 - $115,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel
No

EEO Category
2-Professionals

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

The Work Schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00pm.

Sensitive Position
No

Job Description

General Description:

The Audit Manager serves as a key member of the Internal Compliance & Quality Assurance (ICQA) leadership team. The position provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control processes across the College. The Audit Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of the College's internal audit function, supervising professional audit staff, and ensuring audits are performed in accordance with applicable professional standards, departmental methodologies, and institutional expectations. The position serves as the operational leader for audit activities and provides oversight of audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, quality assurance reviews, and follow-up activities.

*This position is not eligible for telework.*

Duties & Tasks

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of risk-based internal audits and advisory engagements designed to evaluate governance, risk management, internal controls, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop professional audit staff by providing guidance, reviewing work products, monitoring performance, and promoting consistency in audit execution and professional standards.
• Conduct quality audits of auditor performance, reports, and related deliverables to ensure compliance with departmental methodologies, professional standards, and institutional expectations.
• Coordinate and support enterprise risk assessment activities by identifying emerging risks, evaluating control environments, and assisting in the development of risk-based audit priorities.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with College leadership, process owners, auditors, and external stakeholders while serving as a trusted advisor on internal controls, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor significant corrective action activities, evaluate remediation efforts, and provide oversight of recurring findings, systemic deficiencies, and emerging control concerns.
• Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, presentations, and other communications that provide meaningful insight into audit results, risk trends, and organizational performance.
• Utilize data analytics, benchmarking techniques, and other audit tools to identify trends, evaluate risks, and improve audit effectiveness.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of audit methodologies, procedures, templates, and quality assurance practices to enhance the effectiveness and maturity of the audit function.
• Develop and facilitate training, workshops, and educational programs related to internal controls, audit processes, corrective actions, risk management, and compliance expectations to promote organizational awareness and accountability.
• Serve as intermediary in assisting departments in understanding audit observations and strengthening internal control processes.
• Make regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and share feedback with supervisors for inclusion in the NOVA Brief.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSAs:

• Thorough knowledge of internal auditing principles, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks.
• Knowledge of professional auditing standards, including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Knowledge of quality management principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and documentation control practices.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional staff while promoting accountability and professional growth.
• Ability to assess complex operational, financial, compliance, and governance risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to review and evaluate audit evidence for sufficiency, reliability, and relevance.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver training programs, educational materials, and communication strategies that promote understanding of standards, CAP requirements, quality management expectations, and compliance responsibilities.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Demonstrated experience planning, leading, and executing risk-based audits, reviews, or assessments that includes evaluating governance processes, internal controls, compliance requirements, operational effectiveness, and corrective action implementation.
• Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff,
• Experience managing cross-functional projects or coordinating complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, improving, or leading new programs, processes, governance frameworks, audit methodologies, compliance initiatives, or organizational improvement efforts.

Additional Considerations

• Possession of a recognized professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),
• Hold current Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or equivalent professional certificate.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No

Supervises Employees
Yes

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
CLS_4621P

Recruitment Type
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
07/30/2026

Job Close Date
08/12/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Agency Website
www.nvcc.edu

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/99183