Staff Auditor

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Internal Audit, the Staff Auditor performs audit procedures that help evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls at Stony Brook Medicine, ensuring risks are identified and addressed.

Supports the Internal Audit (IA) team by gathering, analyzing, and documenting information that contributes to accurate and reliable audit findings.

Assists in assessing whether operations are efficient, compliant with policies, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Contributes to departmental goals by helping deliver high-quality audit work that strengthens organizational governance and promotes continuous improvement.

Enhances the overall audit process by providing timely, well-organized work that enables the department to meet its annual audit plan and strategic objectives.

Duties of a Staff Auditor may include the following but are not limited to:

• Performing audit procedures, both independently and as part of a team, that conform to the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
• Conducting walkthroughs, tests of design/operating effectiveness, and documenting evidence.
• Identifying control objectives and basic risks within assigned audits or projects.
• Detecting exceptions vs. criteria and documenting deviations accurately.
• Participating in routine status updates to the Assistant Director, the Assistant Vice President of IA, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Producing complete, accurate, well-supported workpapers that conform to the GIAS.
• Contributing to various sections of IA projects, including but not limited to, procedures, results, preliminary findings, if any, and reports.
• Managing project timelines and resource expectations.
• Participating in the Internal Control Assessment Program by understanding and validating key process flows and controls for various operations at Stony Brook Medicine.
• Providing informal guidance to peers and performing as part of a cohesive, collegiate team.
• Reporting identified testing anomalies to the Senior Internal Auditor or Assistant Director.
• Utilizing data analytics procedures to enhance sampling and testing results to support credible conclusions.
• Tracking remediation plans and following up on agreed corrective actions to confirm implementation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

* At least one year of related work experience.

* Strong written communication skills, evidenced by experience preparing correspondence, reports, policies, or presentations for varied audiences

* Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information (e.g. report/report presentations).

* History of demonstrating strong verbal communication skills with leaders.

* Works well independently, as well as part of a cohesive team.

* Ability and willingness to travel to offsite locations throughout Suffolk County, NY as needed.

* Ability and willingness, from time to time, to present to audiences exceeding fifty attendees.

* Comfortable asking questions, escalating issues appropriately, and seeking guidance to support outcomes.

* Receptive to feedback and demonstrates accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's Degree

* Experience in the fields of accounting, IT, auditing, business analysis, or healthcare.

* Strong data analytics skills

* Independence, resourcefulness, critical thinking, and ability to think "outside the box" when considering process improvements or gains in efficiency.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

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Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position is - $80000 - $94000 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

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