Duke University

Manager, Assurance & Compliance Services

Duke University$78K — $156K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, business administration, healthcare administration, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • Professional certification required (CPA, CIA, JD, MBA, or similar)
  • 7+ years of audit experience, with public accounting experience preferred
  • Understanding of applicable professional standards is required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support annual risk assessments and develop audit and assurance work plans
  • Lead planning and execution of audit, assurance, and advisory engagements
  • Evaluate internal controls and compliance with policies and regulations
  • Supervise engagement teams and ensure work quality
  • Contribute to high-risk or complex engagements as an individual
  • Coordinate management action plans and monitor follow-ups on audit recommendations
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships as a solution-focused advisor
  • Coach and mentor audit team members for their professional development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental care programs
  • Generous retirement benefits
  • Family-friendly and cultural programs
Full Job Description
Manager, Assurance and Compliance Services to help advance Duke's risk management, audit, and advisory efforts across the university and health system. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted partner to leadership-leading complex engagements, supporting institutional risk assessments, and delivering insight that strengthens operations, controls, and compliance.

You'll work closely with Directors, Senior Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to plan and execute audits and advisory projects, mentor team members, and communicate meaningful findings that drive improvement. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys leadership, collaboration, and solving complex organizational challenges.

More information about OARC mission, objectives, guiding principles and leadership is found at: https:/ / oarc.duke.edu/.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • Professional certification required (CPA, CIA, JD, MBA, or similar)
  • 7+ years of audit experience, with public accounting experience preferred
  • Understanding of applicable professional standards is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in not-for-profit, government, healthcare, or academic medical center environments
  • Experience leading complex, high-risk audit or advisory engagements
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor


Other Requirements
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of applicable professional auditing and assurance standards


Be Bold.

Position Description (Essential Duties)
  • Support annual risk assessments and development of audit and assurance work plans
  • Lead planning and execution of audit, assurance, and advisory engagements
  • Evaluate internal controls, business processes, and compliance with policies and regulations
  • Supervise engagement teams; review workpapers and reports for quality and accuracy
  • Serve as an individual contributor on high-risk or highly complex engagements
  • Coordinate management action plans and monitor follow-up on audit recommendations
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships as a solution-focused advisor
  • Coach and mentor audit team members and support professional development


OARC is a trusted partner across Duke University and Duke Health, providing independent assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management, and operational excellence. As a Manager, you'll gain broad exposure to complex institutional issues while helping shape solutions that support Duke's mission.

Duke offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $78,161.00 to USD $156,319.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goesbeyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

About Duke University

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
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