Internal Controls Consulting, Consultant

Blue Shield of CA; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking an Internal Controls Advisory Services Consultant to join our team. You will collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen the organization''s control environment and ensure effective risk management across functions.

In this role, you will leverage data analytics and testing to drive improvements, support compliance efforts, and help management achieve strategic objectives in a dynamic, hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor''s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience.
• Internal Audit or SOX compliance experience with strong understanding of financial and non-financial internal controls and impact to operational processes.
• Experience supporting control automation initiatives or integrating controls with technology and data platforms.
• Leverages internal control expertise to develop practical, risk-based recommendations addressing process and control gaps; negotiates and drives resolution.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of standardized control practices across lines of business.
• Experience in data analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Excel advanced functions) to analyze control data and support risk monitoring.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, with health insurance industry experience preferred.
• CIA or CISA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to strengthen the effectiveness of the organization''s controls.
• Drive substantial improvements in overall performance and position the organization for continued growth and success.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA or CISA certification preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Excel advanced

Job description

Your Role

The Internal Controls Advisory Services team provides objective consulting and advisory services designed to add value and assist management with establishing and maintaining an effective system of internal controls. The team helps Blue Shield of California accomplish its objectives by providing enterprise-wide oversight, advisory, testing, and monitoring while partnering with business functions that retain accountability for control execution and effectiveness. The Internal Controls Consulting, Consultant will report to the Senior Manager, Internal Controls Advisory Services. In this role you will be responsible for collaborating to strengthen the effectiveness of the organization's controls, drive substantial improvements in overall performance and position our organization for continued growth and success.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience
• Requires a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience
• Requires Internal Audit or SOX compliance experience, with a strong understanding of financial and non-financial internal controls and impact to operational processes
• Experience supporting control automation initiatives or integrating controls with technology and data platforms
• Leverages internal control expertise to develop practical, risk-based recommendations that address process and control gaps; effectively negotiates issues and drives resolution
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of standardized control practices across lines of business
• Experience in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Excel advanced functions) to analyze control and operational data, automate reporting, and support risk monitoring
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a dynamic and hybrid environment, with experience in health insurance industry preferred
• CIA or CISA certification preferred