Manager Financial & Operational Audit

Capital Blue Cross•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Financial and Operational Audit is accountable for delivering leadership to a team of three to five audit professionals as they deliver a variety of concurrent Financial, Operational and Compliance audit and advisory services to stakeholders across the business. Value is added to the Company through providing impartial assessments of the effectiveness of controls and, where appropriate, developing recommendations that strengthen internal control environment, improve business processes, reduce costs, and eliminate inefficiencies. Key accountabilities also include successful execution of Model Audit Rule activities and support of external auditors [independent public accountants, Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), et al.] Key stakeholders will include all levels of management and ultimately the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The incumbent will report to the Director, Internal Audit.

Requirements

Effective leadership skills to coach, train, evaluate, and manage diverse staff to deliver on assignments, maintaining high morale and promoting continuous improvement of results and personal/professional development
Sense of urgency to meet deadlines and commitments to stakeholders.
Ability to evaluate regulatory, operational, financial, and compliance areas of the Company to facilitate and oversee assurance and advisory engagements.
Demonstrates situational awareness and ability to identify and prioritize tasks in advance of explicit direction.
Well disciplined, free of bias, able to plan and take action independently, and at the same time maintain good rapport and relationships with company management at all levels.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Must be highly principled and of the highest ethical standards.
Able to earn and maintain the respect of employees, peers, and management while taking a stand or advocating a position that may be unpopular.
Thrives working in a team environment.
Effective problem solver.
Effective knowledge and understanding of Company Financial and Operational processes, Risk assessment practices, Institute of Internal Audit Professional Standards, Business and Financial processes, Information systems processes, Compliance practices, Audit software applications, (e.g., TeamMate)
Strong understanding and experience with SOX-404 or the NAIC Model Audit Rule
Minimum 8 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or other relevant experience (Big 4 experience is a plus)
Minimum 2 years staff, team lead or project lead experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or similar field).

Nice To Haves

Licenses or professional achievements (preferred), such as: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified in Healthcare Compliance.

Responsibilities

Effectively manage and oversee the company’s Model Audit Rule (MAR) assessment program, which provides assurance on the design and operating effectiveness of the company’s internal controls over statutory reporting.
Effectively plan and manage multiple, concurrent financial and operational audit projects.
Manage Internal Audit activities relative to work conducted by external auditors (independent public accountants, PID, etc.).
Complete special projects assigned by the Director, Internal Audit.
Serve as direct line manager for multiple professional audit staff
Collaborate with the Director, Internal Audit and Vice President, Internal Audit & ERM in providing the necessary support to the Audit Committee as they meet the responsibilities set forth in their Charter.