Internal Controls Advisory, Principal

Blue Shield of CA; Redding (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California's Internal Controls Advisory Services (ICAS) team strengthens enterprise-wide controls, risk management, and governance across business and technology. The Principal will report to the Director, ICAS and drive a sustainable control environment with high autonomy and a strategic point of view.

The role emphasizes leadership development, critical thinking, and delivering business-friendly risk solutions while collaborating with senior stakeholders in a hybrid environment.

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.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certifications.
• Prefer: Healthcare experience (e.g., Medi-Cal, Medicare).

Skills

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Cross-functional leadership

Independent work

Certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

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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