Company Description

About Covista

Covista (NYSE: CVSA) is America's largest healthcare educator, serving 100,000 students and supported by a community of 400,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

This position will perform technology audits with supervision. Responsibilities include active participation in all phases of audit projects including planning, testing, and reporting. This position will assist in identifying and making recommendations to management regarding corrective actions and improvement of processes to ensure efficient and effective compliance and financial controls.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning of the audit approach and scope, determination of auditing procedures, and preparation of the audit program.
Recommend improvements and revisions to audit programs to efficiently and effectively accomplish audit objectives
Review internal controls for various business processes including SOX, IT and operational
Document existing processes through interviews, observation, inquiry and process flows
Perform tests of internal controls over financial reporting and compliance with regulatory education requirements
Identify and evaluate technology and business risks, internal controls that mitigate risks, and related opportunities for improvement using root cause analysis
Under supervision, present findings, exceptions and recommendations in a professional manner to management
Assist in development of draft reports and other deliverables
Exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor
Effectively communicate and function in a matrix type structure receiving direction and information from multiple department leaders
Understand and comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
Build positive working relationships with process owners
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
2+ years relevant business experience with a focus on IT auditing required
Audit experience with a higher education institution or public accounting firm preferred
Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.2)
Strong understanding of:
- PCAOB & IIA Standards
- 2013 COSO Framework
Strong leadership abilities, be a self-starter, have attention to detail and analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
Prepare and deliver information orally in formal and informal settings
Facilitate teamwork and cooperation at all levels of the organization
Certification (CISA, CPA or CIA) Preferred

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $95,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Department: Accounting & Finance