Senior Internal Audit Lead - AI-Driven Risk & Controls

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in Washington seeks a senior leader to drive the financial and operational scope of the internal audit plan. You will guide multiple concurrent audits and supervise staff to ensure quality, while shaping strategic initiatives and AI-enabled approaches to improve efficiency.

You will partner with senior management, oversee risk assessments, and prepare executive materials for governance committees. A strong background in IIA standards and COSO is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in accounting, finance, IT, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 7+ years of audit or related experience.
• 4+ years in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Expert knowledge of operational audit disciplines including risk assessments, financial, compliance, and operational process audits; third-party risk/vendor audits; program management audits; and new process/system implementation audits.
• Expert knowledge of IIA Standards, audit methodologies, the COSO internal control framework, and Governance Risk and Compliance concepts.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills including executive / board presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manages audit staff throughout audit delivery ensuring that methodology requirements and documentation standards are met.
• Leads the annual risk assessment to develop the financial / operational portion of the Internal Audit plan.
• Supports the Senior Director with Internal Audit Department administrative oversight and strategic planning initiatives.
• Lead and manage a team with the aim of driving effective performance management, fostering professional growth, and creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Auditing management

IA Standards

COSO framework

Data analytics

Executive communication

AI in audits

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Education

BS in accounting/finance

MS preferred

Tools

Audit management platform (Optro)

Excel

ACL

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in Washington seeks a senior leader to drive the financial and operational scope of the internal audit plan. You will guide multiple concurrent audits and supervise staff to ensure quality, while shaping strategic initiatives and AI-enabled approaches to improve efficiency.

You will partner with senior management, oversee risk assessments, and prepare executive materials for governance committees. A strong background in IIA standards and COSO is essential.