Internal Audit Lead

BrightSpring Health Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation seeks an Internal Audit Lead to manage SOX 404 and risk‑based operational audits. You will partner with stakeholders and co‑sourced providers to deliver timely assurance and actionable insights, with growing scope across audit coverage and risk areas.

You will oversee and coordinate multiple engagements, ensuring quality workpapers, testing, and remediation. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this expanding function.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in Internal Audit or external audit (Big 4/national firm or corporate IA), with substantial SOX 404 ownership.
• Strong knowledge of COSO, IIA Standards, SOX/PCAOB expectations, and ITGC concepts; comfortable testing IPE and data flows.
• Proficiency with audit management platforms and productivity tools (Excel/PowerPoint).
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Company’s internal audit plan in collaboration with the Vice President of Internal Audit and business unit leadership.
• Foster relationships with business unit personnel and serve as SME for control design and data integrity.
• Deliver high‑quality internal audit services in line with professional standards.
• Coordinate risk updates and assurance coverage with other providers.
• Plan and execute risk‑based audits, define objectives, develop test procedures, perform fieldwork, and propose remediation.

Skills

Internal Audit

SOX 404

Stakeholder collaboration

Audit testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE preferred

Tools

Workiva

AuditBoard

TeamMate

Job description

Overview

The Internal Audit Lead supports the execution of the SOX 404 program and independently performs risk‑based operational audits, partnering with stakeholders and co‑sourced providers to deliver timely, high‑quality assurance and actionable insights. As the Internal Audit function continues to mature and expand, this role is expected to grow in breadth and scope, taking on increasing responsibility across audit coverage, risk areas, and assurance coordination.

Our Company

BrightSpring Health Services

Overview

The Internal Audit Lead supports the execution of the SOX 404 program and independently performs risk‑based operational audits, partnering with stakeholders and co‑sourced providers to deliver timely, high‑quality assurance and actionable insights. As the Internal Audit function continues to mature and expand, this role is expected to grow in breadth and scope, taking on increasing responsibility across audit coverage, risk areas, and assurance coordination.

Responsibilities

• The Internal Audit Lead works with the Vice President of Internal Audit and business unit leadership to execute the Company’s internal audit plan
• Fosters relationships with business unit personnel at appropriate levels and serve as a subject matter expert for control design, data integrity, and documentation standards
• Consistently deliver quality internal audit services in accordance with relevant professional standards
• Contributes to the annual audit plan and periodic risk updates, partnering with other assurance providers to coordinate activities and enhance overall assurance coverage
• Independently plan and execute risk‑based audits, including defining objectives and scope, developing test procedures, performing fieldwork, synthesizing findings, assessing impact, and recommending practical, actionable remediation
• Drives high‑quality work products within expected time frames and budget
• Coordinate multiple projects and proactively manage stakeholder expectations for service delivery and timelines
• Stays abreast of current business and industry trends
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Supports execution of the SOX 404 program and coordinate closely with third party service providers
• Facilitates and lead walkthroughs and design effectiveness assessments of key controls, including evaluation of control objectives, risk alignment, and IPE completeness and accuracy
• Oversees and review co‑sourced operating effectiveness testing of key controls, ensuring testing approaches, evidence, and conclusions meet Internal Audit standards and support external auditor reliance
• Performs effectiveness testing as needed, validating evidence, and ensuring conclusions are supportable and audit‑ready
• Provides day‑to‑day oversight and project management of co‑sourced resources supporting SOX and operational audits, including coordinating scope, timelines, deliverables, and review of workpapers for quality and consistency
• Serves as one of the primary points of contact for assigned co‑source engagements, facilitating communication, resolving issues, and escalating risks or delivery concerns as appropriate
• Independently manage and execute assigned audit engagements end‑to‑end, while balancing oversight responsibilities and ensuring alignment with Internal Audit standards and expectations
• Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
• Driving Position: No

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5–7+ years in Internal Audit or external audit (Big 4/national firm or corporate IA), with substantial SOX 404 ownership and hands‑on operational audit execution.
• Industry Experience: Healthcare/provider, pharmacy services, payer, or life sciences experience; understanding of revenue cycle, 340B risk, supply chain, and regulatory compliance preferred
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred.
• Strong knowledge of COSO, IIA Standards, SOX/PCAOB expectations, and ITGC concepts; comfortable testing IPE and data flows.
• Proficiency with audit management platforms preferred (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard, TeamMate).
• Strong capabilities in productivity tools (Excel/PowerPoint; Power Query/Power BI a plus).
• Excellent writing and presentation skills; ability to explain complex issues to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Percentage of Travel: 0-25%
• Driving Position: No

To perform this role will require frequently sitting, and typing on a keyboard with fingers, and occasionally standing, walking, and climbing (stairs/ladders). The physical requirements push/pull and lift/carry 1-10 lbs

About Our Line Of Business

BrightSpring Health Services provides complementary home- and community-based health solutions for complex populations in need of specialized and/or chronic care. Through the Company’s service lines, including pharmacy, home health care, and rehabilitation, we provide comprehensive and more integrated care and clinical solutions in all 50 states to over 475,000 customers, clients and patients daily. BrightSpring has consistently demonstrated strong and industry‑leading quality metrics across its services lines, while improving the health and quality of life for high‑need individuals and reducing overall healthcare system costs. For more information, please visit www.brightspringhealth.com . Follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , and X .