Responsibilities:

• Assists the AVP of internal audit in managing audit staff and in the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training, and evaluating staff; taking corrective actions to address performance concerns.
• Assists the AVP of internal audit with the identification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas and provides major input to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Manages the performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Develops and maintains productive client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.

• Perform financial, operational and information technology control audits of functional areas and report significant issues related to processes and controls, including risks inherent in, and potential improvements to, those processes and controls.
• Deliver technical advice, assistance and instructions.
• Review the implementation of new systems and procedures to assess the adequacy of internal controls.
• Respond to, and investigate allegations of fraud and other financial wrongdoing including those received through the corporate whistleblower program.
• Communicate and interact with management across all divisions.

• Provide consulting services to organizational management and staff.
• Provide development, coaching and leadership support for Internal Audit staff.
• Maintains all organization and professional ethical standards.
• Managing department budget and maintaining cost controls.

 

Qualifications:

• Track record in planning, assigning and supervising the daily activity and work of other auditors.
• Thorough knowledge of CMS and other federal agency rules.
• Have a working knowledge of Medicare Advantage plans.
• Strong, knowledgeable and effective communicator.
• Ability to influence and negotiate.
• Considerable knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics developed by theInstitute ofInternal Audit

 

Experienced Required:

• 6 years of audit experience including, 3 years of management/supervisory experience.
• Experience working across a matrix organization, with multiple levels of management interface and competing priorities.
• Experience in working with multiple divisions and locations.

• Experience working in a fast-pace environment with changing priorities and direction.

 

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective action.
• Works independently under general direction with excessive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
• Significant experience with Excel and with audit and financial software systems.
• Working knowledge of ACCESS and SQL databases.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

 

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field.
• Certification as a CIA or CPA.
• A graduate degree in businesses administration, accounting or a related field is desirable.

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn