Senior Financial/Operational Internal Auditor

Partners in Digital Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia seeks an Internal Auditor II to execute value-added assurance and consulting engagements across the organization. You will apply a risk-based approach, plan and perform testing, and work with stakeholders to strengthen controls and performance.

The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and collaborative, able to navigate evolving risk landscapes, and capable of delivering practical recommendations to improve resilience and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• At least 3 years experience in internal audit, public accounting, consulting, risk management, compliance, or related role.
• Experience with risk assessments, audit planning, process walkthroughs, and data analysis.
• Experience evaluating processes and controls with practical recommendations.
• CIA/CPA preferred; healthcare/academic medical center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and operational assurance engagements and consulting projects.
• Plan engagements with risk-based objectives and testing strategies.
• Prepare workpapers with procedures, evidence, conclusions, and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and control weaknesses.
• Apply data analytics and BI tools to audit analyses.
• Communicate findings to management and stakeholders; develop recommendations.
• Follow up on corrective actions and monitor implementation.
• Support enterprise risk assessments and QA activities.
• Stay current with healthcare regulatory risks and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/BA

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Internal Audit Department at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) serves as a trusted advisor to CHOP's senior leadership and the Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee (ACRC) of the Board of Trustees. Team members are encouraged to think strategically, leverage emerging technologies and data analytics, and pursue continuous professional development while partnering across the organization to strengthen operations, manage risk, and advance CHOP's mission. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful assurance and consulting engagements across one of the nation's leading pediatric healthcare organizations while building experience, expanding technical skills, and collaborating with leaders and stakeholders across the enterprise.

The Internal Auditor II performs value-added financial, operational, compliance, and consulting engagements across Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and its affiliates. The role evaluates business processes, risks, governance practices, and internal controls to identify emerging issues, strengthen operations, and provide practical insights that enhance organizational performance and resilience.

The Internal Auditor II applies a risk-based approach to define engagement objectives and scope, understand complex business processes, identify significant risks and controls, develop effective testing procedures, analyze results, and communicate practical recommendations. The role works collaboratively with financial, operational, clinical, compliance, administrative, and other management stakeholders and contributes to high-quality engagements completed in accordance with departmental and professional standards.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, analytical, collaborative, and self-directed. This individual is comfortable navigating evolving risk landscapes, quickly learns unfamiliar processes, communicates clearly, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve control effectiveness, operational performance, and organizational resilience.

What you will do

• Conducts and, as assigned, leads financial/operational assurance and consulting engagements, investigations, and special projects in accordance with departmental and professional standards.
• Performs engagement planning activities, including process understanding, risk assessment, development of engagement objectives and scope, and design of risk-based testing strategies and audit programs that address key financial and operational risks across various competency areas, such as finance/accounting, supply chain and vendor management, revenue cycle management, research administration, human resources, and payroll.
• Prepares clear, well-supported workpapers documenting procedures performed, evidence obtained, conclusions reached, and opportunities to strengthen controls, processes, and performance.
• Analyzes financial, operational, and other business data to identify trends, anomalies, root causes, control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and emerging risks.
• Uses data analytics, process visualization, artificial intelligence, and other technology-enabled audit techniques to analyze data and identify trends, risks, control weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
• Communicates engagement status, observations, and results through effective stakeholder discussions, entrance conferences, status meetings, exit conferences, concise written reports, and presentations to management.
• Develops practical recommendations that improve operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, risk management, internal controls, financial performance, and organizational resilience.
• Performs follow-up procedures to evaluate and validate management's implementation of corrective actions for previously reported audit observations.
• Participates in enterprise and departmental risk assessment activities and recommends assurance or advisory projects for consideration in the Internal Audit Plan.
• Supports the department's Quality Assurance and Improvement Program by helping evaluate conformance with departmental methodology, procedures, and applicable professional standards.
• Performs continuous auditing and monitoring activities, researches identified exceptions, determines root causes, and collaborates with management on corrective action or recovery efforts, as appropriate.
• Monitors emerging healthcare, regulatory, operational, and financial risks that may affect organizational objectives.
• Builds collaborative relationships with stakeholders and serves as a trusted advisor by sharing objective insights regarding risks, internal controls, governance practices, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Contributes to department initiatives, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of audit methodologies, analytics capabilities, and work practices.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field - Required
• Master's Degree Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field - Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least three (3) years Experience in internal audit, public accounting, consulting services, risk management, compliance, or a related financial or operational role. Required
• Experience performing risk assessments, audit planning, process walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, workpaper preparation, professional report writing, and process visualization. Required
• Experience evaluating business processes and internal controls and developing practical recommendations that address root causes and organizational risk. Required
• Internal Audit. Preferred
• Public Accounting or Consulting Services. Preferred
• Healthcare Consulting, Operations, or Administration. Preferred
• Risk Management or Compliance. Preferred
• Financial or Operational Analysis. Preferred
• Experience within an academic medical center, integrated health system, physician practice, children's hospital, or healthcare environment. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities for improvement. (Required proficiency)
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality work. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar business processes, identify inherent risks and established controls, and design effective procedures aligned with engagement objectives. (Required proficiency)
• Working knowledge of governance, risk management, internal control, financial and operational processes, compliance, and information technology risks and controls. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated thoroughness, creativity, professional skepticism, foresight, initiative, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to translate complex findings and data into clear, concise, actionable insights for stakeholders and management. (Required proficiency)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. (Required proficiency)
• Experience utilizing Power BI or similar business intelligence and data visualization tools to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate insights. (Preferred proficiency)
• Experience leveraging automation, artificial intelligence, or other technology-enabled audit techniques to improve audit effectiveness and generate meaningful business insights. (Preferred proficiency)
• Understanding of emerging healthcare technology, cybersecurity, digital health, data governance, and artificial intelligence risks. (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Institute of Internal Auditors - upon hire - Preferred or
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Preferred