Lead Audit Services Consultant

Overview

Guided by Corporate Audit policies and standards, this role leads consulting engagements and reviews (including special projects) to identify and assess inherent risks in new and existing processes, technologies, and financial and operational controls. The position acts as a subject matter expert across three audit areas: financial, operational, and information technology. This role also provides risk and issue identification and advisory input on control needs, design, and development related to business operations, information technology and security, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements and reviews (including special projects) to identify and assess inherent risks in new and existing processes, technologies, and financial and operational controls.
• Provide consulting and advisory services related to the selection of new business and/or technology solutions.
• Manage and coordinate the Corporate Audit Planning process and associated documentation.
• Manage development, review, and publishing of Audit Committee Charters, Corporate Audit Divisional Charter, standards, and policies.
• Create and present improvement opportunities to the Audit Consulting practice/artifacts.
• Facilitate deep-dive strategic and technical discussions around consulting practices.
• Define, collect, synthesize, analyze, and work with Audit Consulting Services management to develop and report metrics that demonstrate increasing maturity and value.
• Mentor and coach staff and senior Audit Service Consultants.
• Define, execute, and manage audits and special projects as assigned to ensure completion of the annual audit plan.
• Communicate audit issues to all levels of management and staff through timely issuance of discussion issues and audit reports.
• Assess and identify operational, financial, and technology-based risks and control deficiencies; prepare summaries for appropriate business areas.
• Provide consulting and advisory services to address risk, resolve issues, and implement recommended modifications to existing and new operational, financial, and technology-related controls.
• Where appropriate, manage audits or special projects, including managing, directing, reviewing, and performing procedures to ensure unbiased audit.
• When appropriate, direct, monitor, and schedule auditors and tasks to ensure efficient and effective resource use while providing coaching, guidance, and direction.
• Oversee and review external requests from groups, regulatory agencies, internal departments, or other external parties to ensure coordination and accuracy of data presented.
• Accumulate and analyze surveys to determine whether Corporate Audit is meeting auditee expectations and needs.
• Perform assessments to determine auditee needs, requests, and requirements, including requests for consulting services and special projects.
• Attend oversight and standing meetings to determine the level and timing of audit involvement.
• Provide guidance for ongoing quality assurance.
• Lead coordination and completion of the annual risk assessment process, including timelines, meetings, updates, and presentation to CAE, with recommendations for projects and work plans presented to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Complete internal quality assurance of audit processes for audits and projects prior to issuance of final reports.
• Document, assess, identify gaps, prepare remediation, and perform follow-up to prepare Corporate Audit Division for Quality Assurance Reviews.
• Attend formal and informal training and self-study to remain current on information technology concepts, industry best practices, security technologies, and auditing/accounting standards.
• Serve as a liaison between the Audit Division and other areas to maintain working relationships with auditees.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within scope of responsibilities.

Nature and Scope

• This role does not manage people.
• Reports to: Manager, Audit Consulting Services.
• Necessary contacts include all levels of BCBS and other relevant internal personnel, other Blue Plans, and a limited number of external community/industry organizations.
• Coaching and mentoring of less experienced Audit Consulting Services staff and seniors is required.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or other technical programs including mathematics, applied physics, or Business Administration required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Six years of related work experience can be used in lieu of a degree.

Work Experience

• More than 10 years of audit, finance and/or systems (IT) experience with a strong working knowledge of risks, controls, and the control environment.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Experience may run concurrently.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of business and operations processes and concepts.
• Ability to daily manage time and staff assigned to project(s); strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of information technology concepts, practices, terminology, and standards; ability to actively conduct and engage in complex technology-related discussions relative to assignments.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant software.
• Broad knowledge of information technology and control concepts and application knowledge of business systems.
• Expertise in three and intermediate knowledge in seven of the following competencies:
  • Business Operations
  • Continuous Control Monitoring
  • Process Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Enterprise Strategy
  • Risk Management
  • Information Technology & Cybersecurity
  • Healthcare Core Administrative Systems (Trizetto Facets)
  • Care & Disease Management Systems (Zeomega Jiva)
  • Enterprise Resource Planning- Finance or Human Resources (Oracle Peoplesoft, Workday)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Amazon Web Services
  • DevSecOps
• Additional advanced skills in:
  • Expert knowledge of IIA Standards
  • Interpersonal skills including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
  • Leadership skills
  • Analytical and technical skills
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to understand long-term (“big picture”) and short-term perspectives
  • Ability to estimate the financial impact of alternatives
  • Ability to apply multiple technical solutions to business problems
  • Ability to quickly comprehend functions and capabilities of new technologies
  • Knowledge of information principles and processes
  • Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting
  • Understanding of network and security architecture
  • Strong understanding of the company’s culture and ability to quickly adapt to organizational needs and challenges
• Understanding of infrastructure and security requirements, such as HIPAA preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Finance & Accounting: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required or
• Information Technology: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required or
• Finance & Accounting: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Business Administration or related field.
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Understanding of infrastructure and security requirements, such as HIPAA.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided description.

Location

• Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for Louisiana Blue in the United States without employer-sponsored immigration support. Louisiana Blue will not provide current or future employment-based immigration sponsorship or other immigration support for this opportunity, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, E-3, TN, or J-1 sponsorship or F-1 OPT/STEM OPT/CPT support. Applicants who would require such sponsorship or employer support during employment should not pursue this opportunity.

Additional Information

• Work performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• Ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze is required.
• Background and pre-employment drug screening is performed after an offer has been extended and prior to hire; offers are contingent upon satisfactory drug testing results.
• Background checks may include verification of records and information with agencies including the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal/state/county criminal repositories, Department of Motor Vehicles, and credit bureaus.
• Pursuant to sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals convicted of a felony crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust are prohibited from working in the insurance industry unless they obtain written consent from their state insurance commissioner.
• Smoke and tobacco free company properties.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accessibility

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, contact recruiting for assistance.