Director Internal Audit

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

9:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

The Director, Internal Audit provides leadership and direction to the Children’s Audit Program, which includes developing, implementing, and monitoring the review of hospital systems and internal controls.

The Director leads a team of ten audit and business process professionals. The team is responsible for identify areas of improvements and efficiencies which will enhance performance throughout Children's. This includes promoting compliance with established policies and procedures, as well as overseeing regulatory compliance.

The Director provides reporting to Children’s leadership and works with departments to research and propose business process strategies and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the annual audit program workplan.
• Responsible for leadership, direction, and work product of internal auditors and business process specialists.
• Lead efforts to research and propose business process strategies and goals.
• Conduct investigations as requested.
• Audit processes and controls within assigned areas to determine areas of risk and opportunities for improvement. Collects, organizes, and interprets data for presentation with leadership.
• Oversees the preparation or report of finding for each audit and the action plan for the implementation of internal audit recommendations.
• Collaborate with leaders and others in the planning, development and implementation of business processes that impact financial and operational controls.
• Develop and oversee system to monitor progress of action plans.
• Prepare summary reports for executive management.
• Oversee system with Risk Assessment Process.
• Serve on committees as requested.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking an individual with the following, experience, knowledge, and abilities.

Experience

• At least seven years of experience in healthcare with emphasis on internal audit and operational reviews. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Minimum two years public accounting experience is required. Public accounting auditor experience is preferred.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is required.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of control frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, and ITIL.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint to conduct and present financial control assessments, tests, and documentation activities.
• Large scale, multi workstream project management experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of EPIC, Workday, SQL, Visual Basic, and Crystal Reports is preferred.
  
  

Executive Characteristics

• Advanced analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with high expectations to produce results.
• Exhibits superior judgment to help leader assess risks in order to best protect Children’s from monetary or reputational harm.
• Demonstrates poise and self-control, establishes credibility, deals diplomatically with conflict, and instills a sense of trust and confidence in others.
• Demonstrates a high level of drive, balanced with an equal amount of self-discipline. A predisposition for action while simultaneously demonstrating Children’s values.
• Clear and compelling communication skills. Ability to present clear information to stakeholders to enable educated decision-making given the complex legal environment of the healthcare system. Expert level written and verbal communication skills to provide clear instruction to staff in order to achieve the desired outcome.
• Ability to represent Children’s professionally in a variety of settings. A role model of personal and professional integrity.
  
  

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Director/Senior Director