Principal Auditor (AUDIT PROFL 4)

Job Summary With minimal supervision and support from AMAS management, performs higher complexity and higher-sensitivity audits, advisory service projects, and investigations covering financial, operational, and compliance areas across UC Davis and UC Davis Health. Performs engagements in accordance with the Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Assesses organizational and operational risks; designs and executes work programs; prepares work papers; maintains communication with operating staff and management; develops recommendations; drafts reports to management; performs post-engagement work as necessary to ensure that corrective actions are implemented. Promotes concepts of internal control to assist University personnel in the discharge of their duties. Apply By Date December 18, 2025 at 11:59pm Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position • 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. • Oral and written communication skills to interact with management and leadership. Preferred Qualifications • Relevant professional certification (CIA, CISA, CHIAP, CFE, etc.) or advanced academic or professional degree (MBA, JD, MHA, MS, etc.) • 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, Infor Lawson. • Demonstrated ability to succeed in a remote work environment. Key Responsibilities • 90% - Performs Audits and Advisory Services • 5% - Enterprise Risk Assessment and Audit Planning • 5% - Training & Administration Department Overview The mission of Audit & Management Advisory Services (AMAS) is to assess and monitor the university community in the discharge of its oversight, management, and operating responsibilities in relation to governance processes, the systems of internal control, and compliance with laws, regulations and University policies including those related to ethical conduct by providing relevant, timely, independent, and objective assurance, advisory and investigative services using a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate risk and improve effectiveness. AMAS is responsible for performing financial, operational, compliance, and information systems audits and investigations of the main Davis campus, and the Health System, which includes the UC Davis (UCD) Medical Center, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. POSITION INFORMATION • Salary or Pay Range: $94,700/yr. - $177,300/yr. (Subject to a department budgeted maximum) • Salary Frequency: Monthly • Salary Grade: Grade 24 • UC Job Title: AUDIT PROFL 4 • UC Job Code: 005973 • Number of Positions: 1 • Appointment Type: Staff: Contract – 1 year contract with possibility of extension or conversion to career • Percentage of Time: 100% • Shift (Work Schedule): Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm • Location: Remote Worksite (REMOTE) • Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM) • Benefits Eligible: Yes • This position is 100% remote Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: • High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs • UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family • Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave • Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement • Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth • WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources • On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services • Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles • Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here Work Environment • UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. • AMAS is a remote office, and most staff work from home or another secure location. A University-owned laptop and monitors are provided. Staff may work outside the state of California as long as they are able to perform their duties on Pacific Standard Time (PST). Shared workstations in Davis are available to staff who prefer to work in-office regularly or on occasion. AMAS staff work flexible schedules. Staff are generally expected to be accessible during the core business hours of 9am to 4pm PST, Monday through Friday. Modified schedules are approved for fully-performing staff who wish to start the day earlier, end the day later, and/or take additional or extended breaks midday. Staff have the option to work 9/80 or 4x10 flex schedules. Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position • This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, 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: 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; have 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. 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