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General Information

Job Name
Principal Associate Research Auditor
Department
4070300 - F Audit and Advisory Services
Position type
Full Time
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
CONV_88487BR

Description & Requirements

Job Description
Under the general direction of Audit and Advisory Services management, the Principal Associate is responsible for leading and executing audits of sponsored research activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements. This role evaluates internal controls, financial and operational processes, and regulatory compliance related to externally funded research awards. The Principal Associate serves as a subject matter expert on sponsored programs and provides consultative guidance to research administration, principal investigators (PIs), and institutional leadership. This position requires deep knowledge of federal regulations governing sponsored research, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex compliance matters clearly and effectively.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications : • B.A. or B.S. degree in related area and 5-10 years relevant experience and /or equivalent experience/training • 5+ years of experience in auditing sponsored research, research administration, or related field. • Professional auditing or accounting certification in one or more of the following: CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE. • Advanced knowledge of the audit profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards. • Broad and thorough knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations. • Thorough knowledge of federal and state requirements covering university research compliance activities. • Advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations. • Skills to determine and apply appropriate policies and practices in the completion of audit assignments. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions. • Ability to multitask in getting assigned work completed timely and adapt to unexpected changes in work assignments and priorities Preferred Qualifications : • Specialized expertise in enterprise software and relational databases; data analytical skills • Experience working with computer assisted auditing tools (e.g. ACL) and automated workpapers. • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Proficient working with Microsoft Office Suite. • Experience in auditing in large research universities or academic medical centers. • Professional Certification: CPA, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner or CISA • Specialized certification in Healthcare, Sponsored Research and/or Compliance License/Certification : • Professional auditing or accounting certification in one or more of the following: CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE.

Additional Details

Job Code
AUDIT PROFL 4 (005973)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
None
Job Family
Audit Compliance and Ethics
Campus 1
Mission Bay (SF)
Percentage (%)
100
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
99
Additional Shift Details
Monday - Friday; 8am to 5pm

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