Senior Internal Auditor

BCBSM, Inc.; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead cross-departmental audits, ICOFR testing, and internal controls improvements across the organization.

You will plan, direct, and coordinate complex audit projects, prepare concise reports for senior management, and mentor audit staff while collaborating with enterprise leadership to address risk and control gaps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related legal professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and coordinate complex audit projects from planning through reporting and follow-up, including ICOFR testing.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Data analytics

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerBI

Copilot

Claude

Job description

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing.

The Impact You'll Have

In this position, you will plan and direct, as well as provide analytical and operational support for complex internal audit projects, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) test work, and special projects. You will have significant project and reporting responsibilities.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will plan, direct, and coordinate several cross-departmental audit projects simultaneously to address foundational and intricate operational and internal control issues, risk mitigation, and issue resolution. This includes the successful delivery of complex assignments within scope, schedule, and quality commitments.

What You'll Do

• Plan, lead, and coordinate complex audit projects from planning through reporting and follow-up, including ICOFR testing, and other special projects.
• Identify and analyze operational and internal control issues and risks and escalate both concerns and potential solutions appropriately.
• Prepare and present concise and effective reports to senior management concerning relevant issues and recommendations.
• Network with business leadership and serve as a resource on audit and internal control issues with enterprise impact.
• Support internal and external audit efforts related to NAIC regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain appropriate project documentation and review audit workpapers for completeness, quality, and adherence to department standards.
• Supervise, coach, and provide meaningful feedback to audit staff assigned to projects.
• Respectfully and collaboratively challenge business areas to embrace strong operational and internal control practices by establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Leverage organizational knowledge and business acumen to develop effective virtual teams, lead through influence, and partner with business owners to successfully complete projects.

How You'll Do It

• Research and stay current on emerging business matters and audit regulations, issues, and topics within the health care industry to continuously improve Company and department practices.
• Collaborate with the Director of Internal Audit and other Internal Audit leadership to design and implement practices, processes, and tools that further the department’s vision and objectives.
• Lead special projects, advisory engagements, and other assignments as requested by management and the Audit Committee.
• Provide recommendations to management that improve the effectiveness of operations.
• Support the corporate Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process through risk identification, analysis, assessment activities, and related reporting.
• Perform additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the role, as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of related legal professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely, actively listen to anticipate stakeholder needs, and align others to drive informed decisions.
• Ability to analyze complex information, evaluate options, and work cross-functionally to drive resolution and prevent recurrence.
• Ability to leverage technology to communicate and analyze, complex information, anticipate stakeholder needs, and align others to drive resolution.
• Ability to effectively organize work, balance competing priorities, and manage time across complex assignments and competing deadlines.
• Previous experience performing internal audits and controls testing.
• Healthcare or health insurance industry experience.
• Experience in public accounting.
• Proficient in the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence tools (e .g Copilot, Claude, PowerBI).

Licensure/Certifications

Nice to Have: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Or other applicable certification

Role Designation

Hybrid Role designation definition: Teleworking is working full time remote. Hybrid is a minimum of 2 days onsite. Onsite is full-time onsite.

Anchored in Connection Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week – most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Compensation and Benefits

$90,800.00 - $120,300.00 - $149,800.00 Annual Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affiant Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: [e-mail]. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Physical requirements

Chartered in 1933 as Minnesota’s first health plan, this company is one of the most recognized and trusted healthcare brands in the world. It has more members, the largest network of doctors, and more products and services than any other health plan in Minnesota. Headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota.