Lead Financial/Operational Internal Auditor

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

38d•$92,100 - $117,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Audit Department at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) serves as a trusted advisor to CHOP's senior leadership and the Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee (ACRC) of the Board of Trustees. Team members are encouraged to think strategically, leverage emerging technologies and data analytics, and pursue continuous professional development while partnering across the organization to strengthen operations, manage risk, and advance CHOP's mission. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on one of the nation's leading pediatric healthcare organizations through challenging, high-visibility engagements and collaboration with leaders across the enterprise. The Internal Auditor III (Lead Auditor) partners closely with financial, operational, and clinical management; other lines of defense including general counsel and compliance; and executive leadership to identify emerging risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and recommend practical solutions that improve organizational performance, financial stewardship, and resilience. This role is responsible for planning and conducting complex assurance and consulting engagements across a broad range of enterprise processes, functions, and strategic initiatives. The position determines engagement scope, develops risk-based audit programs, supervises testing activities, communicates results to leadership, and monitors corrective action implementation. The Lead Auditor also maintains assigned areas of the audit universe, co-leads associated risk assessments, contributes recommendations for inclusion in the annual Internal Audit Plan, and mentors less experienced auditors. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly collaborative, and comfortable navigating evolving regulatory, operational, financial -related risks. This individual proactively identifies emerging issues, opportunities for improvement, and innovative solutions that enhance organizational performance, control effectiveness, and resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field - Required
At least five (5) years Experience in internal audit, public accounting, consulting services, risk management, compliance, or a related financial or operational role. Required
Demonstrated knowledge of risk assessment, internal controls, governance, business processes, and associated operational, financial, compliance, and technology risks. Required
Experience leading or performing complex financial, operational, compliance, or technology-enabled audits and consulting engagements. Required
Experience performing risk assessments, audit planning, control testing, data analysis, workpaper preparation, professional report writing, and process visualization. Required
Experience coordinating engagement activities, reviewing work products, and coaching or mentoring less experienced team members. Required
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. (Required proficiency)
Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. (Required proficiency)
Working knowledge of data analysis principles with the ability to interpret complex information, identify trends and anomalies, and apply insights to risk assessment, audit testing, and recommendations. (Required proficiency)
Experience conducting process audits, control testing, risk assessments, and professional report writing. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrated thoroughness, creativity, professional skepticism, foresight, and sound business judgment. (Required proficiency)
Self-motivation, initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement. (Required proficiency)
Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State regulations, professional standards, organizational policies, and industry leading practices relevant to healthcare operations. (Required proficiency)
Ability to research complex business, regulatory, operational, and technology topics and translate findings into risk-based audit procedures and practical recommendations. (Required proficiency)
Working knowledge of business processes, financial and operational controls, governance, risk management, compliance, and information technology risks and controls. (Required proficiency)
Ability to learn and apply enterprise systems and reporting tools to analyze workflows, evaluate controls, identify risks, support audit testing, and assess operational performance. (Required proficiency)
Ability to proactively identify emerging risks, areas for improvement, and opportunities to enhance organizational performance and resilience. (Required proficiency)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field - Preferred
Internal Audit. Preferred
Public Accounting or Consulting Services. Preferred
Healthcare Consulting, Operations, or Administration. Preferred
Risk Management or Compliance. Preferred
Financial or Operational Analysis Preferred
Revenue Cycle Operations, Consulting, or Healthcare Analytics. Preferred
Experience within an academic medical center, integrated health system, physician practice, children’s hospital. Preferred
Experience utilizing data analytics, business intelligence, automation, or artificial intelligence tools to support auditing, monitoring, compliance, operational improvement, or risk management activities. Preferred
Ability to build highly collaborative partnerships across clinical, operational, financial, compliance, and administrative functions. (Preferred proficiency)
Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence and data visualization tools to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate insights. (Preferred proficiency)
Experience leveraging automation, artificial intelligence, or technology-enabled audit techniques to improve audit effectiveness and generate meaningful business insights. (Preferred proficiency)
Understanding of emerging healthcare technology, cybersecurity, digital health, data governance, and artificial intelligence risks that may impact organizational objectives. (Preferred proficiency)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Institute of Internal Auditors - upon hire - Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Preferred
EPIC certification - Epic Systems Corporation - upon hire - Preferred
Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professional (CHIAP) - Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors - upon hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts and/or leads complex financial/operational, assurance and consulting engagements, investigations, and special projects in accordance with departmental and professional standards.
Performs planning activities, risk assessments, and develops audit objectives, scope, testing strategies, and audit programs that address key financial/operational related risks across various competency areas (e.g., finance/accounting, supply chain and vendor management, revenue cycle management, research administration, human resources and payroll).
Conducts or supervises testing procedures and evaluates the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
Uses process visualization, artificial intelligence, and other technology-enabled audit techniques to analyze complex operational and financial data, identify trends, risks, control weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
Communicates audit results and strategic observations through clear, concise audit reports and executive-level presentations. Conducts entrance conferences, status meetings, and exit conferences with stakeholders.
Provides practical recommendations that improve operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, risk management, internal controls, financial performance, and organizational resilience.
Monitors emerging healthcare, regulatory, operational, and financial, risks that may impact organizational objectives.
Maintains assigned areas of the audit universe, co-leads annual risk assessments, and recommends risk-based assurance and consulting projects for inclusion in the Internal Audit Plan.
Works collaboratively with management to monitor and validate corrective actions related to previously reported audit findings.
Provides coaching, mentoring, and technical knowledge sharing to less experienced auditors and serves as a subject matter resource to the department.
Serves as a trusted advisor to management by providing insights regarding enterprise risks, internal controls, governance practices, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Recommends and drives innovative audit techniques, metrics, and analytics, including automation and AI-enabled insights, to assess risk and control effectiveness.