Internal Auditor Financial, Senior

About the position

As Advocate Health, we are one organization, bringing together our shared strength, expertise, values, and vision to better serve the nearly six million patients across six states who trust us with their care. Together, we will transform how, when and where care is delivered to help people live well. Advocate Health is in the midst of a significant affiliation and Audit Services is a key element in this process. Audit Services function is focusing on the development of deep, data driven, modern audit expertise and experience to serve as a true business partner for the audit committee and executive leaders. A Senior Auditor works in coordination with Audit Services leadership and Advocate Health management to support the execution of the annual audit plan, and is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and leading financial, operational, and internal control audits throughout Advocate Health and its subsidiaries to maximize operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with regulations and internal policies. Financial audits focus on test of internal controls and the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting systems and financial information. Operational audits assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operations including the protection of assets. The Senior Auditor assists the department in independently and objectively highlighting control gaps, unmitigated risks, compliance concerns and process improvements. The role also conducts annual external audit procedures, performs fraud investigations and assists in certain due diligence examinations and other special projects. The ability to attend on-site meetings in Oak Brook and/or Milwaukee are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leads and performs complex internal audits and coordinates related large-scale projects.
• Identifies, documents, and analyzes audit findings and develops audit programs that address and test identified key risks.
• Performs follow-up audits and monitoring to ensure appropriate adherence to policies and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with regulations and controls by examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Evaluates opportunities for improvement, develops recommendations, and presents improvement opportunities/audit findings to leadership.
• Acts as a resource to educate, consult and collaborate with staff on various audit related topics.
• Guides and educates departments on methods to decrease risk and increase compliance in organizational-wide programs, policies, and procedures.
• Assists the independent external auditors by gathering information, answering questions, executing testing, coordinating any further assistance needed, and performing related projects.
• Assists with establishment of annual audit plans by leading discussions with management to identify timing, scope and objectives of audits.
• Assists with the coordination of risk models/assessments to identify and develop an audit plan to address potential risks for specific audit scope areas.
• Ensures alignment of audit and project plans with risk assessment.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by a State Board of Accountancy, or Internal Auditor (CIA) certification issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in auditing with a focus on identifying, documenting, and analyzing audit findings, recommending opportunities for improvement, and experience in leading audits.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Ability to plan and organize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to successfully plan and complete new projects that have never been tried or tested previously.
• Ability to function independently and work with a team.
• Full understanding of the audit lifecycle.
• Ability to discern specific departmental and organizational needs and requirements for improvement in operations and internal system controls.
• Expertise in leading projects and project management, including leading audit planning and identifying key project activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar products with ability to learn new applications.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program