Auditor III

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 97,800 - 133,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical

Retirement Plans

Generous PTO

Incentive Plans

Wellness Programs

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is seeking an experienced audit leader to supervise assigned audits and strategic initiatives. You will ensure appropriate scope, testing quality, and reporting, while identifying and tracking issues to closure.

The role requires strong leadership, audit expertise, and the ability to build management relationships. A CPA/CIA/CISA and Big 4 exposure are preferred, with 5+ years of audit leadership experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree
• CPA, CIA or CISA preferred
• Big 4 expertise a plus
• 5+ years of Internal or External Audit Experience or equivalent leadership experience

Responsibilities

• For assigned audits, initiatives or program tasks, develop scope and work programs, assign tasks, and ensure that assigned audit planning, data gathering, analysis and testing tasks are accomplished in the timeframe established.
• Identify, develop and document control issues. Monitor ongoing performance of deficient systems or processes and develop updates or modifications to recommendations and findings.
• Review work products for assigned audits.
• Prepare formal written reports or conclusions expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control as needed.
• Develop and exhibit a good understanding of Horizon's business model and risks. Establish buy‑in with management, clients and audit teams by learning and exhibiting persuasion and motivation techniques.
• Build strong relationships with, interview and gather information from management regarding business risk and system of internal control. Offer value‑added recommendations to management on internal controls.
• Oversee work of staff to ensure overall quality and client satisfaction, and provide guidance and feedback to staff on their performance and work products.
• Report progress of assigned audit or program work and seek input from the Audit Manager and Director.
• Develop expertise of the business environment and industry practices, internal audit professional practices and specific Horizon business decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CIA/CISA preferred

Big 4 experience a plus

5+ years internal/external audit leadership

Job description

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey's health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in‑class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.

About the Role

This position is an extended member of the department's leadership team and is responsible for the supervision and execution of assigned audits and strategic initiatives. These responsibilities include ensuring the appropriateness of the scope, quality and execution of testing and reporting, and the identification as well as tracking of issues to closure.

What You’ll Do

• For assigned audits, initiatives or program tasks, develop scope and work programs, assign tasks, and ensure that assigned audit planning, data gathering, analysis and testing tasks are accomplished in the timeframe established.
• Identify, develop and document control issues. Monitor ongoing performance of deficient systems or processes and develop updates or modifications to recommendations and findings.
• Review work products for assigned audits.
• Prepare formal written reports or conclusions expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control as needed.
• Develop and exhibit a good understanding of Horizons business model and risks. Establish buy‑in with management, clients and audit teams by learning and exhibiting persuasion and motivation techniques.
• Build strong relationships with, interview and gather information from management regarding business risk and system of internal control. Offer value‑added recommendations to management on internal controls.
• Oversee work of staff (employee or co‑sourced partner) to ensure overall quality and client satisfaction, and provide guidance and feedback to staff on their performance and work products.
• Report progress of assigned audit or program work and seek input from the Audit Manager and Director.
• Develop expertise of the business environment and industry practices, internal audit professional practices and specific Horizon business decisions.

What You Bring

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree
• CPA, CIA or CISA preferred
• Big 4 expertise a plus
• 5+ years of Internal or External Audit Experience or equivalent leadership experience

Additional Licensing, Certifications, Registrations

• CPA, CISA or CIA preferred

Knowledge

• Requires knowledge of sound business practices
• Requires knowledge of accounting or technology practices
• Prefer knowledge of the insurance industry
• Prefers knowledge of insurance‑related regulatory environment

Skills and Abilities

• Customer Focus—Make internal and external customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develop and sustain effective working relationships.
• Drive for Results—Set high performance standards for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks on time; monitor performance against established standards.
• Adaptability—Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in the organization, work tasks or the work environment; adjust effectively to work with new organization/work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
• Communicating with Impact—Express thoughts, feelings and ideas in a clear, succinct, compelling, appropriate and organized manner in both individual and group situations; tailor message and language to the audience.
• Developing Self and Others—Demonstrate and encourage an eagerness and acquire necessary knowledge, skills and judgment to accomplish a result and perform the job more effectively.
• Critical Thinking—Apply process analysis, business intelligence and problem‑solving techniques.
• Professional Standards—Apply the standards and practices of the profession and Horizon Internal Audits policies and procedures.
• Internal Audit Delivery—Deliver internal audit engagements.
• Internal Audit Leadership—Develop and lead the Internal Audit function including the ability to advocate for the function and speak to its value to the organization.

Why Horizon?

At Horizon, you'll do meaningful work that directly improves lives—while being supported by a mission‑driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too. If you are passionate about making an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary Range

$97,800 – $133,455

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Retirement Plans
• Generous PTO
• Incentive Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.