Senior Internal Auditor

Yale New Haven Health•New Haven, CT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Internal Audit and Controls Senior will plan, execute and coordinate Yale New Haven's internal audit and internal control program supporting the Health System's risk management activities including financial, clinical and operational areas. This position will lead risk-based internal audits and assist with the annual planning process for the department. Additionally, this position will lead rotational internal control reviews ensuring adequate internal controls over financial reporting are in place. This includes process documentation and evaluation of identified risks and key controls. This position will also be responsible for assisting and leading, as necessary, other projects and advisory assignments related to managing risk and identifying efficiencies. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, health management or other related field.
This position requires a minimum of three years of audit experience or related work experience.
This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal direction from direct manager.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to work with all levels of personnel including Senior Management.
The ability to identify where a process warrants additional review and provide recommendations for process improvements in an effective manner.
Ability to work in a hybrid work environment.
Ability to travel between hospital and office locations as neccessary.

Nice To Haves

CPA, or CIA is preferred but not required.
Sarbanes Oxley and/or Healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the annual planning processes including risk assessment and internal audit work plan development for related business operations.
Develop an in-depth understanding of risk assessment objectives, control design, and technology frameworks for related business areas.
Lead rotational internal control reviews for the following areas, including but not limited to accounting, financial reporting, revenue charge capture, supply chain, human resources, , accounts payable, payroll, etc.
Lead internal audit engagements, training staff level employees as required.
Work closely with system departments on their process and procedures to help facilitate successful internal audits and internal control reviews.
Ensure that work is completed timely, accurately, and in compliance with internal audit and internal control requirements.
Maintain detailed audit work papers to support all audit findings and recommendation.
Prepare reports of internal audit and control findings, recommendations and suggestions for opportunities of improvement which includes but is not limited to a focus on efficiency using technology solutions.
Present internal audit and internal control findings and recommendations to various levels of management.
Monitor progress of control deficiency remediation plans.
Build relationships with peers and business partners to obtain a strong business understanding (i.e., working knowledge of business process within areas audited.
Provide advisory services and guidance to various process owners, as requested.
Assist in the execution of special projects, admin activities and special investigation as directed by the Internal Audit Director and/or Manager.
Assist in the enhancement of the organization's policies and procedures to support the internal controls framework.
Perform other related duties as required.