Senior Manager, Internal Audit at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | AR, US | Rezi

Senior Manager, Internal Audit at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association · AR, US

1 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association · AR, US

10 days ago
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About the Role

This role leads the development and delivery of the financial/operational portion of the annual internal audit plan, supervises audit projects, and supports strategic improvement initiatives including AI deployment. The role also contributes to strengthening risk management, internal control, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Manages audit staff throughout audit delivery, ensuring methodology requirements and documentation standards are met.
  • Performs quality control reviews of audit risk assessments, programs, and workpapers.
  • Reviews and approves audit findings, reports, and other audit communications.
  • Oversees the appropriate use of the automated audit platform.
  • Assists staff with challenging technical, communication, or relationship matters.
  • Leads the annual risk assessment to develop the financial / operational portion of the Internal Audit plan.
  • Monitors the progress of the audit plan throughout the year and provides status updates to Internal Audit leadership.
  • Establishes and manages project level time budgets.
  • Builds and maintains trusted advisory relationships with BCBSA Senior Management.
  • Coordinates activities with other Risk functions (ERM, Compliance, Information Security).
  • Supports the Senior Director with Internal Audit Department administrative oversight, and development and execution of strategic planning initiatives and the quality assessment and improvement program.
  • Leads the evaluation and deployment of artificial intelligence and other automated audit tools and techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Creates executive presentations and Finance and Audit Committee materials.
  • Leads research of complex matters.
  • Manages the quarterly evaluation and update reporting for open audit issues.
  • Leads and manages a team to drive effective performance management, foster professional growth, and create a positive and inclusive work environment.
  • Utilizes strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and inspire team members, ensuring they are aligned with and committed to achieving the organization's goals.

Requirements

  • BS in accounting, management, finance, IT, or other business discipline deemed applicable; or equivalent work experience.
  • 7+ Years audit or related experience.
  • Minimum 4 years in a management or supervisory capacity.
  • Expert knowledge of operational audit disciplines including risk assessments, financial, compliance, and operational process audits; third-party risk/vendor audits; program management audits; and new process/system implementation audits.
  • Expert knowledge of IIA Standards, audit methodologies, the COSO internal control framework, and Governance Risk and Compliance concepts.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience supervising integrated operational / IT audits.
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills including executive / board presentations.
  • Advanced research and analytical skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and audit management platforms (Optro, etc).
  • Ability to evaluate, adopt, and lead deployment of AI-enabled tools that enhance audit efficiency, risk identification, data analytics, and reporting quality.
  • Ability to extract and analyze data using automated means (e.g., Excel, ACL, PeopleSoft, Workday, and other applications as appropriate).
  • Demonstrates AI literacy and an understanding of generative AI tools, including appropriate business applications and limitations.
  • Seven or more years of audit or related experience.
  • Management or supervisory role.
  • Health Insurance industry experience.
  • BCBS Experience.

Skills

  • AI-enabled tools
  • Data extraction and analysis
  • Generative AI tools
  • Microsoft Office
  • Audit management platforms

Location

  • Hybrid

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 7+ Years audit or related experience
  • Minimum 4 years in a management or supervisory capacity

Education Level

  • BS in accounting, management, finance, IT, or other business discipline deemed applicable; or equivalent work experience
  • MS (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

  • 150,200.18 - 203,122.94

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 11 holidays
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Generous 401(k) matching
  • Lifestyle spending account

About the Company

  • BCBSA