Principal Auditor (5973U), Audit & Advisory Services #88061 (Remote Eligible)

Overview

This role involves auditing for compliance with laws, policies, and good business practices, including reporting findings and making recommendations to implement improvements. The position evaluates the adequacy of internal controls, the effectiveness of policies and procedures, and identifies value-added opportunities to improve the efficiency and contribution of the function under review.

Remote Work

This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement, with the requirement to report to campus as needed for projects or other business needs. Specific work arrangements will be determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet the responsibilities of the role and the department’s needs, and are subject to change.

Application Review Date: The first review date for this job is: September 3, 2026

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or lead audit projects of substantial complexity and scope in accordance with professional standards.
• Conduct preliminary survey and risk assessment activities.
• Design appropriate audit programs and procedures to accomplish review objectives.
• Work within project budgeted hours and timelines as established by management.
• Perform work consistent with external professional standards and the systemwide Internal Audit Manual.
• Conduct testing based on approved audit programs of the broadest scope and complexity, which may include tests of financial and operating system processes to identify internal control weaknesses and audit issues.
• Apply advanced auditing concepts and utilize advanced auditing tools (including data analysis) to perform highly complex technical analyses.
• Develop formal written reports to communicate audit results and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Present results to senior leadership, as appropriate.
• Follow up on management corrective actions to ensure completion and escalate issues requiring management attention in a timely manner.
• May assist the Director and/or Associate Director on special projects and in evaluating topical areas for the annual audit risk assessment.
• May represent Audit and Advisory Services on key campus committees.
• Respond to requests for management consultations and advisory services.
• May conduct investigations and assist with evaluation of allegations of improper government acts.
• Following full scope of investigation, recommend whether an allegation is substantiated.
• May be responsible for information technology auditing and/or advisory services, including evaluation of general and security controls at the network, operating system, application, and/or data layers.
• May independently manage specialized audit programs such as IT systems audits or investigations.
• Keep abreast of the latest technology developments and leverage technology, automated audit tools, and data analytics to deliver insightful audit services efficiently and effectively.
• May coordinate external agency information requests and site visits; analyze documentation to identify potential risk areas; facilitate review of external audit reports and findings, including management response.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of audit profession and function, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards.
• Broad and thorough knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations.
• Skills and knowledge to determine and apply appropriate policies and practices in the completion of audit assignments.
• Professional judgment to select audit methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
• Understanding of the interrelationship of procedures and desired results.
• Ability to research, synthesize, and analyze complex issues and technical topics with little or no campus precedent.
• Ability to identify, verify, and develop findings and recommendations related to audit results, and present complex audit findings clearly, concisely, and effectively for senior levels of management—both in writing and verbally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Experience with commonly used industry and internal control frameworks such as COSO and/or COBIT.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• May require specialized expertise in auditing enterprise software, relational databases, and other IT topics.
• Advanced degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Related professional certification (CIA, CISA, CPA, CISSP, GIAC or equivalent).

Compensation & Benefits

• Budgeted annual salary range: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00
• Full-time (40 hours/week), career position eligible for UC Benefits.
• Exempt monthly-paid position.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California’s Compensation & Benefits website.

Location

This role is eligible for fully remote work with reporting to campus as needed for projects or other business needs.

Background Check / Conviction History

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley hires people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct Disclosure (SB 791 and AB 810)

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.