Chief Audit Officer

Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Internal Audit Office serves as an independent, proactive resource for conducting internal audits, for coordinating external audit/assessment activities, and for providing expert information and guidance regarding effective systems, processes, and controls at a reasonable cost to minimize the Laboratory's risk.

Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a highly experienced and collaborative Chief Audit Officer to lead its Internal Audit organization. The Chief Audit Officer provides independent assurance and insight to senior management and the Audit Committee, helping to strengthen internal controls, governance, and risk‑management practices across the laboratory. This role oversees all aspects of the Internal Audit function, including planning, execution, reporting, and continuous improvement. 

The Chief Audit Officer reports to the Laboratory Director (Administratively) and the Audit Committee of the Lab’s Board of Directors (Organizationally).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide internal audit strategy aligned with organizational risks and strategy objectives.
• Prepare and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan approved by executive leadership and external stakeholder.
• Lead and manage audits across financial, operational, compliance, technology, and information systems areas.
• Oversee audits related to cost allowability and indirect cost structures in accordance with FAR, DEAR, CAS, and GAGAS requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen governance and operational performance.
• Serve as liaison to Brookhaven Lab’s DOE Site Office, DOE, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and corporate parent organization.
• Report regularly to executive governance bodies on emerging risks, audit outcomes, and internal control effectiveness.
• Participate actively in the Lab’s Contractor Assurance System processes.
• Manage co-sourcing arrangements with third-party subject matter experts.
• Ensure conformance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and maintain a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, including external assessments.
• Oversee the use of audit tools and data analytics platforms such as ACL, TeamMate and Power BI.
• Lead, coordinate or provide support to investigations, compliance reviews and system reviews, including whistleblower-related matters.
• Develop and manage a high-performing Internal Audit department, including planning, staffing, performance management and professional development. 
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• CPA or CIA certification (at least one required).
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, including:
  • Significant internal and/or external audit leadership and management experience in an accounting firm, National Laboratory or similar complex, regulated environment.
  • 4+ years of executive-level leadership/management experience, including formal people management.

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR)
  • Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
  • Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
  • Cost allowability structures
• Proven ability to engage and work effectively with senior leadership and external oversight bodies.
• Demonstrated experience leading risk-based audit programs and aligning audit activities with organizational strategy.
• Experience leading audit teams and managing co-sourced resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required background check and Q security clearance.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Masters’ degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in DOE or other federally funded research and development organizations.
• Familiarity with DOE Management and Operating (M&O) contractor model.
• Experience with procurement, property management, indirect cost structures, and/or research operations.
• Additional certifications (e.g., CISA, CRMA) or experience with data analytics in auditing.

Additional Information:

• This is a fully on-site position.
• Salary offer will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

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