The University of Virginia seeks an Audit Director to lead audits across UVA Health.
UVA Health includes the Charlottesville Medical Center, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Health Sciences Library, UVA Physicians Group, and UVA Community Health entities.
The Audit Director leads financial, operational, compliance, and technology-related audits of UVA Health through a combination of in-house and co-sourced resources, working with the Chief Audit Executive to execute the audit plan. This role requires experience leading audits in both delivery models and overseeing scope, quality, and results across the portfolio. Experience in healthcare auditing, preferably in an academic medical center (AMC) environment, is strongly preferred.
The internal audit program is coordinated with the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Office of the State Inspector General and must comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors' standards for the professional practice of internal auditing.
Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, the Audit Director is responsible for the following:
- Lead in-house financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audits across UVA Health, and oversee the scope, quality, and deliverables of work performed by co-sourced or outsourced audit providers.
- Develop annual and project-level risk assessments, define audit scope and objectives, and execute board-approved audits using data and artificial intelligence tools as appropriate.
- Manage and develop audit staff through effective work assignments, coaching, performance feedback, team building, and an open, communicative work environment.
- Review workpapers, test results, and draft reports to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with department methodology, and work collaboratively with management to define timely control remediations.
- Present audit results and interact effectively with all levels of management, including executive leadership.
- Coordinate with external auditors and other assurance functions, monitor developments in healthcare and technology risk, and escalate significant issues to the Chief Audit Executive in a timely manner.
Qualified candidates should have experience leading audit work in a complex, regulated environment and should be able to manage staff, build an effective team culture, communicate clearly, and maintain an open-door leadership style with staff and management. The role requires sound judgment in directing audit work across in-house and co-sourced delivery models. Candidates should meet the following qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications- Education: Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Experience: Seven years of internal or external audit experience in a complex environment with at least one year at a supervisory or management level. At least three years leading audit engagements, supervising staff, or overseeing co-sourced audit work is preferred.
- Licensure: Professional audit certification such as a CPA or CIA. Other relevant certifications, such as CISA, CFE, CHC, or CHFP, will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of internal audit standards, internal controls, risk assessment, and risk-based audit planning, with familiarity with healthcare reimbursement, privacy and security, research compliance, and other key risk areas in academic medical centers.
- Experience leading financial, operational, compliance, and technology-related audits in a healthcare or other highly regulated environment.
- Experience directing audit work across both internal staff and co-sourced resources.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including presenting to and working effectively with all levels of management and executive leadership.
- Experience using data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other technology-enabled tools in audit work and day-to-day operations.
Physical DemandsThis is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits .
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA. Hybrid work may be considered based on business needs and job performance, and in accordance with UVA's remote work guidelines.
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Applications received before July 31, 2026 will receive priority review.
How to Apply Please apply
online , by searching for requisition number . Complete an application with the following documents:
- CV/Resume
- Cover letter
- Contact information for three references (name, title, relationship, email address, and telephone number
The search will be carried out with full confidentiality; candidates will be notified before references are contacted.
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.
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For questions about the position, please contact Tania Cortes-Escalante, Office Manager,
[email protected] .
For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter,
[email protected].
