The University of Virginia has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Compliance Analyst in the Office of the AVP for Finance and University Controller.  Reporting to the Director of Financial Compliance, this position will support the administration of UVA fiscal compliance program and oversee the day-to-day of the University’s Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICs) process regarding controls and compliance.   

The Senior Compliance Analyst will coordinate and interact with key stakeholders, including state agencies, central administrative areas, and various constituents across the University. This position also involves engagement with other related entities to ensure comprehensive compliance and risk manager practices are upheld.  

To succeed in this role, the successful candidate would exemplify integrity, honesty and be a trusted partner, living the core values of the University. The candidate will lead in developing a culture of compliance, setting an example for transparency and fiscal stewardship. The senior compliance analyst will be energetic, resourceful, inquisitive, and a great team player. You thrive in a dynamic and evolving work environment and enjoy deep dives into research, mastering subjects thoroughly, and translating complex ideas into clear, accessible language.  

The senior compliance analyst will possess excellent communication skills, can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and collaborate effectively with various teams. The candidate we seek will build relationships and advocate for Financial Compliance across grounds as a trusted advisor adding value.  

Responsibilities: 

Support Continuous Improvement: Assist in the on-going and comprehensive evaluation of business processes and key internal accounting controls related to the university's fiscal activities.  Aim to enhance the overall compliance program through continuous improvement.  

Process and Control Analysis: Analyze workflow for opportunities to improve process and controls.  Recommend enhancements as needed and monitor the implementation of corrective action plans to address identified issues, ensuring successful outcomes. 

Data Collection and Reporting: Collect, analyze and present data to support the University's ARMICS (Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards) reporting requirements, including risk assessments and business process analysis. Sumit the Annual ARMICS attestation, ensuring that UVA meets the minimum internal control requirements to provide reasonable assurance of fiscal accountability, the integrity of financial reporting, and safeguarding of the assets, as required by the Commonwealth.  

Compliance Work Plan Execution: Assist in preparing and executing the annual financial compliance work plan, developed based on conducted risk assessments. Conduct policy, procedure, and transactional reviews, as assigned by the annual review plan or as needed to ensure internal controls effectiveness. 

Stakeholder Engagement:  Cultivate strong relationships with campus compliance owners and engage with other functions across the enterprise such as risk, finance, information technology, and security, to facilitate effective compliance monitoring. 

Audit Coordination: Provide coordination in addressing University findings identified through scheduled internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely and effective resolution. 

Outreach and Training: Work with the Director of Financial Compliance to identify opportunities for enhanced outreach or training activities. Coordinate University-wide compliance training programs across grounds to ensure a comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements.  

Risk and Best Practices Assessment: Assist the Director of Financial Compliance in reviewing emerging risks and program best practices. Assess identified concerns through data collection and interpretation. 

Additional Duties: Perform other duties as directed by Director of Financial Compliance to support the University’s finance compliance objectives.  

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, CPA is desirable.  

 
Experience: Four years of relevant experience in public accounting and/or audit, accounting, or related work in support of Finance compliance objectives.  

Anticipated Hiring Range: $85,000 to $110,000 per year, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and budgetary factors with UVA benefits. 

This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu

Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA, and search for R0065470.  

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their ‘Jobs Hub’. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents: a resume and cover letter.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree. 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience: Four years of relevant experience.
Licensure: Subject matter licensure may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.