Senior Internal Auditor
About The Position
At Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, we are committed to improving child health through excellence in clinical care, research, and education. The Internal Audit function plays a critical role in supporting this mission by strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization. We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor who brings technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine ability to build trust with stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad insight into the organization’s operations and build meaningful relationships across departments, making it a strong platform for continued professional growth within Cincinnati Children’s. This role requires someone who can engage comfortably across all levels of the organization—creating an environment where others feel respected, heard, and willing to openly share information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience (e.g., internal audit, public accounting, risk management, legal, or healthcare operations).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in public accounting, internal audit, technical writing, and/or healthcare industry.
- Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CHIAP or equivalent).
- Familiarity with healthcare regulatory environments (e.g., HIPAA, CMS, corporate compliance programs).
Responsibilities
- Working with Cincinnati Children’s management to plan and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan encompassing financial, operational, and compliance activities in order to provide insight into key processes, support informed decision-making, and promote consistency with organizational policies, regulatory expectations, and industry-leading practices.
- Perform and lead audits from planning through reporting, including risk assessment, control evaluation, testing, and documentation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and provide practical, value-added recommendations.
- Build strong partnerships with clinical, operational, and administrative teams by fostering open communication and trust.
- Conduct interviews and walkthroughs in a manner that puts stakeholders at ease, encouraging transparency and collaboration.
- Supervise the work of audit staff in conducting operational audits of various company processes.
- Provide input to the manager with regard to the work accuracy and work products of Internal Auditors.
- Provide staff auditors with coaching and manager with assistance in on-boarding of new staff.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and constructive feedback to support staff development.
- Stay current on evolving healthcare risks, regulatory requirements, and auditing best practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.
- Provide consultative support on projects, system implementations, and process changes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
