Principal Internal Auditor

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks a Principal Internal Auditor to lead and execute complex, risk-based audits across a large integrated healthcare system, including major initiatives such as Workday ERP implementation and enterprise transformation.

The role combines senior individual-contributor responsibilities with advisory support to leadership, delivering clear recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six or more years in internal audit, healthcare, risk advisory, compliance, finance, or related discipline.
• Experience auditing operations within complex or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to independently manage audit engagements and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex audits across clinical and non-clinical functions.
• Perform all phases of the audit lifecycle: risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting, follow-up.
• Evaluate internal controls, processes, governance, and risk mitigation.
• Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement with actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and present audit results to management and leadership.

Skills

Internal audit

Healthcare sector experience

Data analytics

ERP systems knowledge

Workday experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is seeking a Principal Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. In addition to leading operational, financial, compliance, and strategic audit engagements across a large integrated healthcare system, this role will support assurance and advisory activities related to major organizational initiatives, including Fairview's Workday ERP implementation and other enterprise transformation efforts. This position is initially structured as a project-based opportunity and may be considered for ongoing employment based on organizational needs and future opportunities.

Overview

The Principal Internal Auditor serves as a senior-level individual contributor within the Internal Audit function and is responsible for leading and executing complex, risk-based operational, financial, compliance, and strategic audits across a large integrated healthcare system. This role functions as a subject matter resource and trusted advisor to leadership, providing independent and objective assurance over governance, risk management, operational effectiveness, and internal controls. Through the application of professional judgment, the Principal Internal Auditor assesses risk, identifies root causes, and communicates clear, actionable recommendations that strengthen the organization’s control environment and decision-making.

The Principal Internal Auditor independently plans and executes complex engagements with executive and Board-level visibility, assists and advises other auditors, and supports Internal Audit leadership in achieving the department’s goals and vision.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex operational, financial, compliance, and strategic audits across clinical and non-clinical functions within the healthcare system.
• Independently perform all phases of the audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, operational processes, governance structures, and risk mitigation activities.
• Identify control gaps, operational risks, process inefficiencies, fraud risk indicators, and opportunities for improvement, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Prepare and present audit results, recommendations, and risk implications to management and leadership audiences.
• Conduct advisory engagements, special projects, and other consulting activities that support organizational objectives.
• Support assurance and advisory activities related to major organizational initiatives, including ERP implementation efforts and other enterprise transformation activities.
• Participate in enterprise risk management activities and support annual risk assessment and audit planning processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Six or more years of experience in internal audit, healthcare, risk advisory, compliance, finance, or a related internal controls discipline.
• Experience conducting operational audits within complex or highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage audit engagements and exercise sound professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting, advising on, auditing, or implementing ERP systems or large-scale business transformation initiatives strongly preferred.
• Experience with Workday or other cloud-based ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of business process controls, system implementations, data migration, integrations, or transformation governance.
• Advanced experience applying data analytics in audit or advisory engagements to enhance risk assessment, testing, and insight.
• Experience leading complex operational, financial, clinical, compliance, or fraud-related audits.
• Knowledge of healthcare operations, regulatory requirements, and governance structures.
• Experience working in large integrated healthcare systems, academic medical centers, or highly regulated organizations.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, CHFP, CHIAP) strongly preferred; certification may be required within a defined timeframe following hire.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$99,236.80- $140,108.80 Annual