Assumes responsibility for the oversight, design, and execution of the system’s internal audit program, including developing and implementing audit strategies, policies, and procedures to support compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls. The Director Audit Services will lead a team of auditors, conduct risk assessments, and provide recommendations to improve processes, controls, operational efficiency, and compliance posture. 

1. Performs enterprise risk assessment, including administering surveys and conducting interviews to identify and rank organizational risks
2. Develops annual internal audit work plan designed to evaluate and mitigate risks identified in the enterprise risk assessment
3. Oversees the execution of the internal audit work plan
4. Reviews audit plans, workpapers, and draft reports prepared by internal audit staff in accordance with the internal audit work plan
5. Manages vendor selection and oversight for outsourced audits or projects, as applicable
6. Manages department systems, audit methodology, compliance with professional standards (e.g. Institute of Internal Auditors)
7. Oversees or executes monitoring of management plans related to audit recommendations
8. Provides guidance and support to internal audit team members in the execution of audits, ongoing training, performance and career development
9. Communicates effectively across functional areas of the organization (Compliance, Finance, Operations, Clinical, etc.)
10. Plans and manages a budget to support department and program objectives
11. Provides input and reports to the quarterly Audit and Compliance Committee meetings
12. Performs other duties as required or assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, process improvement or governance discipline with 5 years of supervisory management and extensive prior experience in health care.



• Master’s degree and experience in working at an academic medical center preferred.



• Must have independent decision-making capabilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively engage with others to meet common organizational and business goals.



• Familiarity with health care clinical and business operation, reimbursement, financial reporting and accounting required.



• Demonstrated strong experience in planning and performing effective analysis and appraisals of complex organizations, functions and systems and have knowledge of regulatory requirements for health care providers, reimbursement guidelines and third-party payer reimbursement practices.



• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) with all levels of staff and attention to detail are required.

• Project management certification or skills plus experience in implementing department-owned systems are essential.



• Professional certification is also required in accounting, auditing, health care compliance, or equivalent certification.