Director of Internal Auditing
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role at Western Illinois University offers a solid compensation package, significant leadership responsibilities, and opportunities for engagement with high-level university governance, which is favorable for career progression.
- Competitive salary: ~$97,860/year
- Key leadership role affecting university operations
- Opportunity to shape auditing policies and practices
- High expectation for experience and credentials
Pros
- Competitive annual salary of approximately $97,860
- Leadership position reporting to the President and Board of Trustees
- Involvement in shaping governance and risk management policies
Cons
- Elevated responsibility may lead to longer hours
- Expectations for extensive experience and credentials (CIA/CPA, 4-5 years of audit experience)
- Potential challenges in balancing multiple stakeholders’ interests
Who it's for
Senior/Management • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced auditors looking for leadership roles
- Professionals skilled in communication and regulation
- Those aiming to impact university policy through auditing
Not recommended for
- New auditors or candidates without necessary certifications
- Individuals seeking remote positions
- Candidates uncomfortable with high-pressure leadership roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Western Illinois University seeks a collaborative and innovative leader to serve as the Director of Internal Auditing. The position, which reports to the President, will be responsible for administering the internal auditing function and serving as the chief internal auditor for the University. It will actively engage with the University's administration to carry out the responsibilities of the position, including regular reports to the President and WIU Board of Trustees Audit Committee on the status of internal audits. The Director will implement the internal audit plan by performing and overseeing operational, compliance, technology and financial audits of programs, functions, services, departments and accounts that are under the budget authority of the University and Foundation.
The Director of Internal Auditing will design, develop, and implement internal audit policy and procedures to ensure compliance with standards and laws within the context of maintaining a comprehensive enterprise risk management program. The Director will be charged with implementing appropriate strategies, policies, and procedures for the Office.
The successful candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of audit, business process, and regulatory requirements, as well as be an effective communicator. They will serve as an independent assurance and advisory steward of the institution's risk, governance, and control processes. Through performance and reporting of audit, investigative, and consultative engagements, this position serves as an advisor to the President and as a liaison to the University Board of Trustees Audit Committee on addressing key risk exposures.
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field;
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least four years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience, or an auditor with at least five years of experience.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). The degree must be conferred at the time of application.
