Senior Internal Auditor - Hybrid

The Cigna Group; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join Evernorth Pharmacy Benefit Services Internal Audit. You will lead audits, partner with stakeholders, and apply data analytics to improve risk management and control effectiveness.

Responsibilities include guiding teams through all audit phases, developing risk-based programs, and communicating findings to senior management. A strong focus on collaborative improvement and professional growth is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in internal audit or public accounting with at least 1 year in a senior/lead role.
• Strong understanding of audit standards, risk assessment, and control procedures.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and integrated audits with actionable insights.
• Guide audit teams through planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Develop risk-based audit programs for governance and compliance.
• Communicate findings to senior management and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls.

Skills

Internal audit

Public accounting

Audit standards

Risk assessment

Control procedures

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join the Evernorth Pharmacy Benefit Services Internal Audit team as a Senior Internal Auditor and help shape the future of risk management, governance, and operational excellence at The Cigna Group. In this role, you will provide strategic insights, lead high-impact audits, and partner with stakeholders across the organization to strengthen processes that support our mission of improving health and vitality. If you are passionate about problem-solving, continuous improvement, and driving meaningful change, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and integrated audits, delivering actionable insights that enhance risk management and control effectiveness.

• Guide audit teams through all phases of engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.

• Develop and execute risk-based audit programs to evaluate governance, risk management, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to senior management and partner with stakeholders on corrective actions and process improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex business challenges and strengthen the overall control environment.

• Support audit managers with project administration activities.

• Leverage data analytics and emerging technologies to identify process trends, enhance audit coverage, and improve audit outcomes.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering transparency and trust

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of internal audit or public accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a senior or lead role.

• Strong understanding of audit standards, risk assessment, and control procedures.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent project management skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• CPA, CIA, CISA or willingness to pursue certification.

About the Internal Audit Organization:

Our Internal Audit team partners across the enterprise to deliver objective, value-driven insights that strengthen governance, enhance risk management and support the achievement of strategic priorities. We foster professional growth through training, certifications, and development opportunities, empowering our team to innovate and lead with confidence.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

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. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here (https://jobs.thecignagroup.com/us/en/benefits) .

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

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.