Senior Risk Advisor

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina • Remote Flex - North Carolina, IN

3d • $89,174 - $142,679 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Risk Advisor provides audit and advisory services for CuraCor Group’s (CCG) non-insurance operating assets, focusing on financial, strategic, and entity-level risks and controls. This role partners with management to develop, strengthen, and operationalize key processes and internal controls across the parent organization’s subsidiaries. Reporting to the Financial Audit & MAR Manager, the advisor helps the organization and its subsidiaries design, implement, and monitor effective internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 5+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications of CPA or CIA – Highly Preferred
• 3 years of experience in auditing, risk management, internal controls, consulting – Highly Preferred
• Big 4 and/or public accounting experience
• Experience in business combinations/acquisitions, entity-level controls, and/or purchase accounting
• Experience in ICFR, SOX/MAR, and/or COSO
• Experience in PCAOB & AICPA auditing standards
• Experience in the insurance industry, healthcare, investments, and/or statutory accounting & reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience in Optro/AuditBoard

Responsibilities

• Assist Audit Manager in performing audit and advisory engagements related to key organizational initiatives such as business acquisitions and corporate synergies.
• Utilize the COSO internal control framework to assist management in the design, implementation, and monitoring of entity-level controls at the company’s subsidiaries to strengthen corporate governance, support and foster a strong control environment, and establish an enterprise framework for ongoing control activities.
• Analyze organizational and financial processes to identify and assess risks, identify gaps, develop mitigation strategies, and provide recommendations to management regarding enhancements to the control environment and governance structure.
• Document business processes, risks, internal controls, and testing procedures in accordance with the department’s framework and documentation requirements.
• Provide continuous training, guidance, and consulting for management regarding risk identification, assessment, management, and mitigation.
• Perform various financial and other ad-hoc audits as needed, identify exceptions/deviations, and report findings.
• Perform control deficiency assessments, develop corrective action plans, and validate management’s remediation actions.
• Proactively identify and communicate risks to the business and Audit leadership timely.
• Independently lead walkthroughs, perform testing, and develop advisory/audit plans.
• Provide recommendations to balance risk mitigation with organizational efficiencies.
• Produce high-quality, coherent audit reports.
• Communicate effectively and professionally to management, peers, and business partners.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• 401k match including an annual company contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior