Head of Internal Audit & Risk Strategy (Remote)

CFS; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 185,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to build and lead the internal audit function from the ground up, setting strategy, framework, and long-term vision. You will partner with executive leadership to shape risk management and governance across the organization.

You will drive a multi-year audit roadmap, strengthen controls, and guide healthcare compliance initiatives while developing a high-performing team and advancing data-driven audit processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; MBA or related master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of auditing experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification required.
• Proven success as a Director of Internal Audit, Internal Audit Manager, or senior audit leader.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, COSO, enterprise risk management, healthcare compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience within healthcare, payer, provider, correctional healthcare, or other highly regulated environments strongly preferred for the Director of Internal Audit role.
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with audit technology, data analytics tools, and exposure to Dynamics 365 Business Central are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy, annual audit plan, and multi-year audit roadmap.
• Lead operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits while ensuring timely delivery of actionable audit reports.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and prioritize audit activities based on organizational and regulatory risk exposure.
• Evaluate and enhance internal control frameworks, governance processes, and compliance programs.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to address regulatory matters, investigations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics and audit technology tools to identify trends, strengthen controls, and improve audit effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA or related master's degree

Tools

Excel

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Audit technology tools

Job description

CFS is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to build and lead the internal audit function from the ground up, setting strategy, framework, and long-term vision. You will partner with executive leadership to shape risk management and governance across the organization.

You will drive a multi-year audit roadmap, strengthen controls, and guide healthcare compliance initiatives while developing a high-performing team and advancing data-driven audit processes.