Director of Internal Audit

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in either accounting, finance, business administration, management, computer science, MIS, or other relevant fields.

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), or Certified Risk Manager Assurance (CRM(A)), or Financial Risk Manager (FRM). Or testing for one of these certifications which must be obtained within twelve (12) months of obtaining this position.

· Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in a healthcare financial leadership position, or public accounting firm in the healthcare audit or consulting divisions.

· If education is in an unrelated bachelor’s degree, then experience requirement will be ten (10) years of progressive experience in a healthcare financial leadership position, or public accounting firm in the healthcare audit or consulting divisions.

· An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

· Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position including Workday Applications, Audit Software, and Windows-based software. Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

· Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to coach, motivate and mentor staff, creating an environment supportive of employee development and knowledge/skill enhancement.

· Experience with best-in-class audit methodologies, leading internal or external audit strategies.

· Superior verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable presenting in formal and informal settings to a wide variety of audiences, including both technical and non-technical key stakeholders, the Board of Trustees, and external entities.

· Demonstrated skills in researching, collecting, and analyzing complex data, evaluating processes and internal controls, and drawing logical conclusions.

· Effective project management skills which promote productivity and completion of audit projects within time budgets and deadlines.

· Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

· Thorough knowledge of internal auditing and accounting procedures and techniques, and applicable laws and regulations.

· Thorough knowledge of management principles and skills to effectively direct and manage an Internal Audit process and special investigations.

· Experience in performing compliance reviews and internal auditing.

· Ability to be collaborative and solution-oriented while maintaining appropriate independence.

· Ability to challenge the status quo, explain the necessity for change and help others accept and implement change.

· Experience in management, supervision, or leadership.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences.

· Ability to successfully manage multiple projects.

· Ability to attract, retain, and manage high performing employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Master’s degree from an accredited institution in either accounting, finance, business administration, management, computer science, MIS, or other relevant fields.

· Ten (10) years’ experience as a Hospital Chief Financial Officer, or Hospital Controller, or Hospital Internal Auditor, or large public accounting firm healthcare audit manager.