IT Auditor

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States seeks an Audit Lead to manage internal audits at enterprise and location levels, guiding fieldwork, reporting, and remediation actions with senior leadership.

The role emphasizes HIPAA/HITECH compliance, risk assessments, and development of audit programs, requiring solid knowledge of auditing frameworks, and strong data analytics capabilities to support regulatory and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Health Informatics, or other Business-related degree with an Accounting minor is required.
• Masters degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience is required, preferably in health industry or as a lead auditor.
• Solid understanding of auditing frameworks, and accounting principles and standards is required.
• Understanding of general audit concepts, techniques, approaches and processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits at both enterprise level and location level as determined by engagement.
• Manage and support annual internal audit plan, risk assessments, data and reporting capabilities, audits and investigations.
• Audit Lead will help manage all aspects of audit engagements, complete fieldwork and work paper reviews and finalize audit reports.
• Review findings and conduct follow‑up on remediation plans with audit team and senior leadership.
• Ensure system, policies, applications, and processes comply with internal policies and external industry regulations.

Skills

Data analytics

Auditing standards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IT

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $40.00 - $66.00 Union Position: No Department Details One requirement for this role - candidate must be able and willing to work in office majority of the time. Can live in one of the following areas: Sioux Falls, SD Rapid City, SD Fargo, ND Marshfield, WI Can live in Minnesota, but be willing to travel to one of the cities listed above regularly to work in office.

Summary

Perform internal audits at both at the enterprise level and at respective location or department level as determined by the engagement. Manage and support annual internal audit plan, risk assessments, data and reporting capabilities, audits and investigations. Audit Lead will help manage all aspects of audit engagement that are assigned to them, complete fieldwork and work paper reviews and finalize audit reports. Review findings and conduct follow‑up on the remediation plans with audit team and senior leadership. Ensure system, policies, applications, and processes comply with internal policies and external industry regulations.

Job Description

Manage internal audits, prepare and update risk assessments to assess controls, identify vulnerabilities, and mitigate risks associated with healthcare systems and regulations (HIPAA, HITECH). Assist in preparation of annual audit plan. Conduct audit engagements, complete and review field work, discuss audit findings with audit management, finalize audit reports and assist in follow up with findings and remediation plans and validations in timely manner. Guide and support internal audit team in preparing audit reports that are accurate, clear, concise, constructive, objective and timely. Assist in the development and revision of internal audit programs to encompass on‑going changes to internal control environment as a result of changes implemented by outside organizations and internal departments. Prepare clear and compelling reporting, including executive summaries and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders. Analyze audit findings to identify inefficiencies, weaknesses, or non‑compliance Collaborate across departments and recommend improvements to enhance regulatory compliance, data integrity and analytics, confidentiality, security, privacy, and integrity of operational and technology infrastructure for the assigned audits and advisory projects. Coordinate with cross functional departments and work with external auditors as designated by engagement terms, prepare and review responses to audit requests, recommend action plan(s) to re‑mediate gaps, monitor the performance of internal control processes and complete documentation needed. Identify cross functional dependence of Operational, IT, Compliance, Legal, Financial and Strategic risks when conducting audits. Develop, design, and implement Audit programs, plans, coordinate fieldwork, conduct quality review, finalize report for Audit leadership review. Assist in the development and revision of internal audit programs to encompass on‑going changes to internal control environment as a result of changes implemented by outside organizations and internal departments. Maintain updated knowledge in AI auditing trends, data analytics, financial reporting, healthcare and technology audit framework and methodologies, regulatory requirements and best practice. Work with leadership in the completion of special projects and other activities in a capacity that does not impair internal audit’s independence in fact or appearance. Must have strong experience with data analytic reporting tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Health Informatics, or other Business‑related degree with an Accounting minor is required. Masters degree is preferred. Minimum of 5 years related work experience is required, preferably in the health industry or in an lead auditor role. Must have solid understanding of auditing frameworks, and accounting principles and standards is required. Understanding of general audit concepts, techniques, approaches and processes is required.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects effectively.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Have excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and able to communicate with all levels of management and employees.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP) or Certified Controls Self Assessment (CCSA) preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.