Sr. Director Audit Advisory Services - Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•$159,300 - $273,200•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading all internal audit and advisory services within designated specialty area for the company. Responsible for the oversight of the strategic, financial, operational, and information systems audits and special projects to assess the existence, effectiveness, and efficiency of the business controls, financial information, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, technology, or related discipline
12+ years of relevant business experience, including internal audit, public accounting, or consulting experience
9+ years of demonstrated strong supervisory experience
Excellent strategic skills and proven ability to lead change
Management, planning, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Solid leadership, interpersonal, communications skills and proven team commitment
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and build effective business partnerships at senior levels of the organization
Solid oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated capability of building solid, high performing teams
Demonstrated ability flex leadership approach depending on team members / business partners style and preferences

Nice To Haves

Relevant assurance certification (CPA, CFE, CIA, or CISA)
Experience in healthcare insurance systems
Experience working in a complex IT / IS environment
Thorough understanding of risk and internal control concepts and their practical application
Demonstrated creativity and initiative in enabling business solutions

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee audit and risk management activities in accordance with IIA auditing standards, the Internal / External Audit Policy, and the Charter of the Audit Committee
Develop an annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risks or control concerns identified by management and the Audit Committee, and submit that plan to the Chief Audit Executive
Coordinate and monitor status of third party audits including the annual external audit as directed by the Chief Audit Executive
Participate in the planning, design, development, and implementation of major business processes and computer-based systems to determine whether adequate controls are incorporated in the systems / processes, thorough testing is performed at appropriate stages, documentation is complete and accurate, and the needs of the organization are met
Design audit and reporting processes that clearly identify audit scope, audit findings, management response and corrective actions taken to resolve identified business control weaknesses
Maintain effective communication with all levels of management that foster a collaborative atmosphere
Understand the business implications of audit findings and coordinate with the appropriate management to develop practical and actionable business solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner
Act as a mentor for other Directors on the Management team across IAAS
Design internal reporting systems to measure, monitor, and track progress toward corporate goals and department objectives
Provide leadership, vision, and direction for assigned teams and across the IAAS Department:
Accountable for all decisions within the group
Determine team priorities to reflect the organization’s core values and deliverables
Develop, coach, and motivate others to take actions that support and reflect the core values and desired future state
Develop and manage departmental budgets including forecasting and variance analyses
Lead / participate / provide sponsorship of special projects undertaken by the department and / or the Company
Drive segment risk strategy leading to determination of audit priorities
Determine staffing strategy for segment, including co-source engagement, collaboration, and partnership