Senior Financial Internal Auditor - Hybrid

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (min 18 days)

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead financial and strategic audit and advisory projects. You will partner with audit, finance and accounting stakeholders to identify elevated risk, execute audits, and drive remediation and process improvements.

You will collaborate with decision-makers across the organization and contribute to initiatives shaping healthcare. Typical duties include risk assessment, audit execution and clear reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3+ years of internal audit experience, including 1+ year in a senior/in-charge role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, audit standards and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analytics tools like SQL or Alteryx.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit and advisory projects focused on financial risks aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Deliver actionable insights on risk and control effectiveness to senior stakeholders.
• Develop risk-based audit programs and monitor remediation to closure.
• Build relationships with business leaders to drive process improvements and compliance.
• Support the Audit Manager with project administration, objectives and timelines.
• Report findings to management and assess corrective actions and improvements.
• Assist team members with issues requiring financial or technical expertise.
• Demonstrate strong risk assessment, audit execution and reporting skills.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Written/verbal reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree or CPA preferred

Tools

SQL

Alteryx

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join The Cigna Group as a Senior Internal Auditor and lead financial and strategic audit and advisory projects that strengthen our controls and support enterprise innovation. In this role, you’ll partner with audit, finance, and accounting stakeholders to identify areas of elevated risk, execute complex audits, and drive corrective actions and process improvements. You will also collaborate with key decision‑makers across the organization and contribute to initiatives shaping the future of healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit and advisory projects focused on financial risks aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Deliver actionable insights on risk and control effectiveness to senior stakeholders.
• Develop risk-based audit programs and monitor remediation of identified issues to closure.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders to drive process improvements and compliance.
• Support the Audit Manager in project administration items, audit objectives, and developing project timelines.
• Report findings to management and assess needed corrective actions and process improvements.
• Assist team members with issues requiring financial or technical expertise.
• Demonstrate strong risk assessment, audit execution, and written/verbal reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of internal audit experience in industry and/or public accounting, including 1+ year in a senior/in-charge role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, audit standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Excel, SQL, or Alteryx.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in accounting or finance or CPA.
• Experience in healthcare industry or financial related audits.
• Understanding of IT concepts and controls to support integrated (business and IT) audit execution.

Locations

• Bloomfield, CT
• St. Louis, MO
• Franklin, TN
• Philadelphia, PA

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 94,000 - 156,600 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco‑free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.