IT Internal Audit Associate Director - Hybrid in Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group • Eden Prairie, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is responsible for managing internal audit and risk management consulting activities within Information Technology (IT) for the company. Responsible for leading the performance of the financial, business process and information systems audits and special projects to assess the existence, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls, and compliance with laws and regulations. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, technology, finance or related discipline
• 8+ years of relevant business experience including IT internal audit or public accounting experience
• 4+ years of IT audit experience
• Proven solid understanding of IT auditing concepts and their and how to apply them
• Demonstrated solid interpersonal skills while working effectively with a team
• Demonstrated solid oral and written communication skills
• Proven desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities
• Reside within a commutable distance to Eden Prairie, MN and have the ability work a Hybrid (4 days in office/1day working from home) schedule

Nice To Haves

• Relevant assurance certification (CISA, CPA, or CIA)
• 7+ years of relevant business experience including IT internal audit or public accounting experience
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Experience with IT internal controls over financial reporting (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley, MAR, SOC)
• Experience with Data Analytics and Data Visualization tools
• Health insurance or related insurance experience
• Provider experience
• Proven understanding of IT risk and internal control concepts and their practical application

Responsibilities

• Provide staff with professional and technical expertise and guidance to ensure that audit objectives and scope are satisfied. This includes assisting staff members and audit contractors in the development and negotiation of audit recommendations and responses, evaluating the performance of the audit team, and providing guidance regarding departmental and company policies and procedures
• Create, review, and approve pertinent IT audit workpapers and communications of audit results. Workpapers should comply with department and IIA standards for content and quality
• Perform IT internal audits including audit planning, detailing control procedures and related testing and reporting in accordance with professional and departmental standards - including financial (Sarbanes-Oxley testing) and IT operational projects
• Provide managerial oversight over more complex and / or highly visible audit and advisory engagements
• Participate in pertinent risk assessment processes led by the Audit Management Team to ensure that audit plans cover higher risk areas. For all audit projects for the assigned business area(s), develop / approve the project risk assessment, audit objectives, scope, and audit program
• Lead / Participate in special projects undertaken by the department and / or the Company
• Act as a mentor for other management team members across IAAS
• Ensure IAAS resources are effectively scheduled and deployed across audit engagements
• Manage larger teams with a larger span of controls
• Drive segment risk strategy in partnership with Director(s), leading to determination of audit priorities

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees