Internal Controls Advisory, Principal

Blue Shield of CA; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Principal to strengthen enterprise-wide internal controls, risk management, and governance across business and technology functions. You will own complex initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and translate risk and controls into practical, business-friendly solutions.

Our ICAS team emphasizes leadership development, critical thinking, and building high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, risk advisory, or related field.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive outcomes with minimal supervision.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certifications.

Responsibilities

• Own complex initiatives in internal controls, risk management, and governance.
• Influence senior stakeholders and shape how controls evolve in a changing risk landscape (including AI-enabled processes).

Skills

Independence in driving outcomes

Cross-functional engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certifications

Job description

Your Role

The Internal Controls Advisory Services (ICAS) team supports Blue Shield of California in strengthening enterprise-wide internal controls, risk management, and governance practices across business and technology functions. The Principal will report to the Director, ICAS and play a critical role in driving a strong and sustainable control environment. This role goes beyond execution, owning complex initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders, and shaping how controls evolve in a changing risk landscape (including AI-enabled processes). You will operate with high autonomy, bring a point of view, and help translate risk and controls into practical, business-friendly solutions.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


• Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, risk advisory, or related field


• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies


• Experience leading complex, cross-functional engagements


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive outcomes with minimal supervision


• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certifications


• Prefer: Healthcare experience (e.g., Medi-Cal, Medicare)

Hybrid

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.

Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.

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