Job Description

Description

University Audit Services

within

VP Finance

is currently seeking a Full-time Regular

Senior Director, Internal Audit

.


The position of Senior Director, Internal Audit is an integral senior role on the Finance and Services leadership team. It reports functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the CFO of the University of Calgary. This is a senior management position with influence over all University processes and practices across all disciplines. The Senior Director has approximately seven (7) full-time direct reports responsible for internal audits, assurance, investigations and advisory engagements, as well as audit systems, and data analytics. The team also has access to other resources such as subject matter experts, contractors, seconded University staff, and student interns when appropriate.


The Internal Audit function adds value and improves University operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, governance and oversight, and internal controls. The Internal Audit team is responsible for determining whether the University's network of risk management, control (including computerized information controls and security), and governance processes, as represented by management, are appropriately designed and implemented and operating effectively.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Risk exposure relating to achievement of the organization's strategic objectives, and translating this assessment to input to the annual audit plan. Reliability and integrity of information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information. Systems established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations which could have a significant impact on the organization. Means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verifying the existence of such assets. Effectiveness and efficiency with which resources are employed. Assessing operations or programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned. Monitoring governance processes. Monitoring the effectiveness of the organization's risk management processes. Specific operations at the request of the Audit Committee or Management, as appropriate. Assessing the impact on internal controls of significant merging/consolidating functions and new or changing services, processes, operations, and control processes coincident with their development, implementation, and/or expansion.

Qualifications / Requirements:

A Business or equivalent degree is required and a CPA designation is preferred. An CIA, CISA or other relevant designation and ongoing professional development in the areas of business and leadership is considered an asset. A minimum of 10 years' experience in internal audit and/or control within a large complex environment, in the public or private sector. External audit experience is considered an asset. Diverse people and business leadership and operational accountability experience in other areas of an organization would be considered an asset including but not limited to information technology, operations, business strategy/transformation or human resources. A demonstrated ability to quickly grasp management expectations and translate them into risk management practices controls at the levels required to achieve the business objectives. Possess business and operational awareness, considering and understanding both the financial and non-financial audit risks. You adopt a broader business perspective to create greater value. Possess excellent communication skills and can effectively and concisely convey the operational and strategic impacts of risk, audit, and control requirements and issues to executive and Board levels in the organization. Adopt a broader business perspective to create greater value. You must have strong operational awareness. Seen as an "enabler" and business partner. Stakeholders invite you in and seek your opinion. You energize people around the vision and keep the bigger picture in mind. Take a strategic, risk-based and progressive approach that provides practical, value-added audit services across the organization. Lead with humility, with a genuine interest in staff development. You have mentored, built and empowered high-performing teams. Articulate ideas and build internal audit practices around a strategic vision for the institute. Have high integrity and sound judgment in managing sensitive, high-impact information. Understand and use the power of personal interaction and language to effectively influence, inspire, and lead others. You are an active listener. You have strong verbal and written communication skills. Embrace leading edge practices. You understand the value of extracting and analyzing meaningful information using data analytics to identify, understand, and assess internal and external risks, enhance assurance coverage and provide insights to leadership. You can look past the controls to ensure risks are sufficiently mitigated.

Application Deadline:

October 31, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.


This position is classified in the

Management Career Band, Level M4

of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.


For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Management an Staff Careers website

.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca

).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.