Senior Manager, Internal Audit

bcbsa; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

BCBS Plan is seeking a senior leader to guide the development and delivery of the financial and operational portions of the internal audit plan. You will manage a team, ensure quality standards, and drive strategic initiatives including AI-enabled tools.

The role collaborates with senior management and risk functions to strengthen controls and efficiency. Responsibilities include risk assessment leadership, project budgeting, and executive communications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years audit or related experience.
• Minimum 4 years in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Expert knowledge of operational audit disciplines including risk assessments, financial, compliance, and operational process audits.
• Expert knowledge of IIA Standards, COSO framework and GRC concepts.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills including executive/board presentations.
• Advanced research and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and audit management platforms (Optro, etc).
• Ability to evaluate, adopt, and lead deployment of AI-enabled tools that enhance audit efficiency, risk identification, data analytics, and reporting quality.
• Ability to extract and analyze data using automated means (Excel, ACL, PeopleSoft, Workday).
• Demonstrates AI literacy and understanding of generative AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct multiple concurrent audit projects.
• Oversee audit staff to ensure quality standards and methodologies are met.
• Develop the internal audit plan and monitor progress throughout the year.
• Coordinate with risk functions and senior management.
• Prepare executive presentations and committee materials.
• Lead deployment of AI tools to enhance efficiency and insights.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

AI in audit

Data analysis

Audit standards

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in accounting/finance/IT

MS preferred

Tools

Audit management platforms (Optro)

Job description

Job Description Summary:

This role is responsible for leading the development and directing the delivery of the financial / operational portion of the annual internal audit plan. The role directs multiple concurrent audit projects and supervises audit managers or staff to ensure that work progresses and meets quality standards. The role supports the leader with Internal Audit Department administrative oversight, strategic improvement initiatives (including the evaluation and deployment of artificial intelligence and other automated audit tools and techniques), executive presentations, Plan-facing audit conferences and roundtables, and special projects. The role contributes to evaluating and strengthening the risk management, internal control, and operational efficiency of the Association, and supports knowledge sharing among BCBS Plan Internal Audit functions.

Responsibilities

Manages audit staff throughout audit delivery ensuring that methodology requirements and documentation standards are met. Performs quality control reviews of audit risk assessments, programs, and workpapers. Reviews and approves audit findings, reports, and other audit communications. Oversees the appropriate use of the automated audit platform. Assists staff with challenging technical, communication, or relationship matters.

Leads the annual risk assessment to develop the financial / operational portion of the Internal Audit plan. Monitors the progress of the audit plan throughout the year and provides status updates to Internal Audit leadership. Establishes and manages project level time budgets. Builds and maintains trusted advisory relationships with BCBSA Senior Management. Coordinates activities with other Risk functions (ERM, Compliance, Information Security).

Supports the Senior Director with Internal Audit Department administrative oversight, and development and execution of strategic planning initiatives and the quality assessment and improvement program. Leads the evaluation and deployment of artificial intelligence and other automated audit tools and techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency. Creates executive presentations and Finance and Audit Committee materials. Leads research of complex matters. Manages the quarterly evaluation and update reporting for open audit issues.

Lead and manage a team with the aim of driving effective performance management, fostering professional growth, and creating a positive and inclusive work environment. This role is dedicated to utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and inspire team members, ensuring they are aligned with and committed to achieving the organization's goals.

Required Education, Certifications and Experience

Education Required BS in accounting, management, finance, IT, or other business discipline deemed applicable; or equivalent work experience.

Preferred MS

Experience

Required 7+ Years audit or related experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 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 knowledge and experience supervising integrated operational / IT audits.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills including executive / board presentations
• Advanced research and analytical skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and audit management platforms (Optro, etc)
• Ability to evaluate, adopt, and lead deployment of AI-enabled tools that enhance audit efficiency, risk identification, data analytics, and reporting quality.
• Ability to extract and analyze data using automated means (e.g., Excel, ACL, PeopleSoft, Workday, and other applications as appropriate)
• Demonstrates AI literacy and an understanding of generative AI tools, including appropriate business applications and limitations.

Certifications & Licenses

• Preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Institute of Internal Auditors
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Various
• Preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - ISACA
• Preferred: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - ACFE
• Preferred: Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) - IIA

Additional Preferred Experience

Seven or more years of audit or related experience.

Management or supervisory role.

Health Insurance industry experience

BCBS Experience

Hiring Status

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Salary

The posting range for this position is:
150,200.18 - 203,122.94

The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we , in good faith , believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting . We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and t his hiring range may also be modified