Director Healthcare Internal Audit

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, directs the advisory function on internal auditing and systems accounts, which serves as an independent review and appraisal of the fiscal and administrative operations of the institution. Oversees planning, organizing, implementing, directing, and monitoring a comprehensive program of internal auditing with a primary focus on internal controls and regulatory and enterprise compliance risk. Manages daily professional staff.

• Oversee and determine the overall scope and procedures of the individual engagements, based on documented risk assessment. Develop annual audit work plan based on the specific risk factors inherent in the healthcare industry.
• Coordinate/Oversee the progression and scope of internal audits/investigations/COSO portfolio conducted by Internal Audit personnel and/or independent auditors/consultants.
• Collaborate with management in the implementation of effective solutions to high risk findings. Convey information clearly and concisely through both formal and informal documents; adapt writing style to fit the audience. Develop reports timely, supported by sufficient evidence in the work papers, and in compliance with applicable standards. Foster relationships with process owners.
• Oversees direct report(s) and ensure adequate staffing levels, inclusive of hiring/onboarding, evaluating, managing
• performance, coaching and developing employees ensuring employee productivity, quality of work, and alignment of
• goals with HonorHealth’s mission, vision, and values.
• Report findings with high risk to applicable committees and boards within HonorHealth. Advise management/governance when current practices are not consistent with regulatory requirements, company policies and industry best practice.
• Coordinate, provide input, and participate in risk assessment and work plan activities as necessary. Organize and execute developing and implementing department procedures to ensure adherence to the professional standards. Stays current with industry regulations and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting Required

Experience

10 years in management of finance, accounting, operations, audit, or consulting, with at least five (5) of those years in a hospital internal audit/compliance audit department or with a public accounting/consulting firm in a healthcare auditing role Required

3 years Management/Supervisory role Required