Senior Manager, Internal Audit - Healthcare
About The Position
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Internal Audit to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program. This individual will play a critical role in evaluating internal controls, strengthening operational effectiveness, enhancing financial governance, and supporting enterprise risk management initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic audit leader with expertise in internal controls, financial reporting, compliance, risk assessment, and team leadership. This role offers significant exposure to executive leadership and the Audit Committee while providing opportunities to influence organizational performance and governance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or a combination of both.
- Experience leading and managing audit engagements and audit teams.
- Knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management principles.
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including control documentation, design assessment, and testing.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and business systems.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence leaders across multiple business functions.
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen.
- Proven ability to balance hands-on execution with leadership responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing professional staff.
- Experience partnering with executive leadership and Audit Committees.
- Background in enterprise risk management, compliance, or governance functions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organizational objectives and emerging business risks.
- Assess the effectiveness of operational, financial, and compliance controls while identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Lead all phases of the audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, reporting, and follow-up activities.
- Review audit workpapers, evaluate findings, and communicate recommendations to business leaders and senior management.
- Monitor remediation efforts and track implementation of audit recommendations.
- Support the completion of enterprise-wide risk assessments and annual audit planning processes.
- Assist with the design, documentation, testing, and monitoring of internal controls, including SOX compliance activities.
- Participate in investigations and special projects related to fraud, compliance, and operational risk.
- Collaborate with project and business teams during system implementations and transformation initiatives to evaluate control design and implementation effectiveness.
- Build trusted relationships across the organization to promote awareness and understanding of audit objectives and best practices.
- Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
- Lead, mentor, and develop internal audit team members.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development opportunities.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and succession planning efforts.
- Manage employee relations matters including performance management and corrective actions when necessary.
- Champion organizational values and reinforce a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
