Senior Auditor (AUDIT PROFL 3)

Overview

This position performs audits, advisory services, and investigations covering financial, operational, and compliance areas across UC Davis and UC Davis Health. Work is performed with moderate supervision and support from AMAS management, in accordance with the Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Responsibilities include assessing organizational and operational risks, designing and executing work programs, preparing work papers, communicating with operating staff and management, developing recommendations, drafting reports to management, and completing post-engagement work as necessary to ensure corrective actions are implemented. The role also promotes internal control concepts to support University personnel in carrying out their duties.

CPAs are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates with a CPA credential may be eligible for a hiring incentive, subject to eligibility requirements, funding availability, and University approval.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit and advisory services (90%)
• Support enterprise risk assessment and audit planning (5%)
• Provide training and administration (5%)
• Assess organizational and operational risks
• Design and execute work programs
• Prepare work papers
• Maintain communication with operating staff and management
• Develop recommendations and draft reports to management
• Complete post-engagement work to ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Promote internal control concepts to assist University personnel in performing their duties

Department Overview

Audit & Management Advisory Services (AMAS) provides independent, objective assurance, advisory, and investigative services using a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate risk and improve effectiveness. AMAS performs financial, operational, compliance, and information systems audits and investigations for the main Davis campus and the Health System, including the UC Davis Medical Center, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or BA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience applying theories and principles related to internal auditing, accounting, compliance, law, healthcare administration, research administration, information systems, and/or information security
• Experience planning and executing projects
• Experience assessing risk within and at the intersections of differing technical subjects and/or business processes
• Experience writing, presenting, and defending informational and persuasive reports
• Experience solving problems with existing resources
• Experience using oral and written communication skills to interact with management and leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated progress toward professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), etc.
• Familiarity with federal regulation and state laws relevant to healthcare settings and healthcare auditing
• Familiarity with electronic healthcare records and clinic/medical operations
• Medical coding knowledge or experience
• Experience interpreting and applying UC Davis policies and procedures
• Knowledge of information systems in use at UC Davis, such as Oracle Cloud Financial System (Aggie Enterprise), Banner Student Information System, Epic Electronic Medical Record, and Infor Lawson
• Higher Education/Academic Medical Center audit experience
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a remote work environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary or pay range: $79,400/yr. - $144,000/yr. (subject to a department-budgeted maximum)
• Salary frequency: Annual
• Salary grade: Grade 22
• Appointment type: Staff: Career
• Benefits eligible: Yes

Benefits include (eligibility based on UC policy and program requirements): medical, dental, and vision coverage (UC pays for dental and vision for eligible employees and their family); retirement plans; supplemental insurance options; pregnancy and parental leave, Family & Medical Leave, adoption assistance, and pay for family care and bonding; lactation support and family care discounts/resources; employee well-being resources; an Employee Assistance Program; paid holidays and paid time off/vacation/sick time; continuing education allowance and staff education reimbursement; access to professional development opportunities; and programs related to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and student loan debt counseling for eligible employees.

Location and Schedule

• Worksite: Remote Worksite (REMOTE)
• This position is 100% remote
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM
• Time zone/work availability: Core business hours generally expected to be accessible 9am to 4pm PST, Monday through Friday (modified schedules may be approved for fully-performing staff)
• Flexible schedule options: 9/80 or 4x10 flex schedules (option available)
• Travel: Staff must be able to travel to Sacramento, Davis, or other locations on occasion to perform engagements or attend training sessions

Special Requirements

• Critical position: employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s), and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment
• Misconduct disclosure requirement: final candidates accepting a conditional offer must disclose, if applicable, whether they have been subject to final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct; received notice of allegations; are currently the subject of administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation; or filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Application Details

• Apply by date: October 29, 2026 at 11:59pm
• Recruitment period: Applicants will be screened after two weeks, then on a weekly basis; the position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Position Information

• UC Job Title: AUDIT PROFL 3
• UC Job Code: 007575
• Number of positions: 1
• Percentage of time: 100%
• Shift (work schedule): Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM
• Union representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
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