Vice President & General Auditor (Hybrid)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 249,120 - 373,680; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking a Vice President & General Auditor to lead internal audit and assurance services for the company. This leadership role requires a strong background in auditing, compliance, and oversight of regulatory requirements, along with a commitment to ensuring effective internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and significant experience (10-15 years) related to internal auditing, management skills, and both CPA and CIA certifications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $249,120 - $373,680.

Qualifications

• Requires CPA or CIA certification or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of related experience and 7 years of management experience.
• Thorough understanding of the professional standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Responsibilities

• Directs internal audit and assurance services for CareFirst and its subsidiaries.
• Collaborates with Senior Management and Audit Committees.
• Tracks and reports the status of internal audit findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Jurisprudence, or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The Vice President & General Auditor is responsible for directing internal audit and assurance services for all essential operations of CareFirst and its affiliated and subsidiary companies ("Company") for both commercial and government program lines of business. The VP & General Auditor serves as the Companys Chief Audit Executive under the Institute of Internal Auditors Framework and oversees the identification, detection, assessment of internal controls and reports material control weaknesses, deficiencies and business risks to Company management, the President and CEO, and ultimately to the Audit and Compliance Committees of the Boards of Directors (ACC). The VP & General Auditor recommends Company policies and procedures necessary to alleviate and mitigate business risk and develops, implements, and directs programs and procedures for conducting all internal audit and assurance services. The VP & General Auditor also consults with business management and in coordination with the Chief Compliance Officer and Enterprise Risk Management function, as appropriate, issues risk assessments, advisory services corporate audit memorandums in addition to formal internal audit reports. The Vice President & General Auditor reports to the ACC with administrative reporting to the Companys General Counsel.

Essential Functions

• Directs the program of internal audit, assurance, and advisory services of financial, operational, compliance, and information technology throughout the Company to evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, risk management and compliance with contractual obligations, laws and regulations. Directs the tracking of recommendations and management action plans, reporting the status to management and the ACC. Works with the Finance Department to ensure compliance with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Model Audit Rule by supporting Finance in assessing and implementing appropriate internal controls related to accounting and financial reporting.
• Directs audit and advisory services to the Medicare Advantage and Medicaid business. Responsible for facilitating or directly conducting the required regulatory examinations, mock audits and other advisory services to provide reasonable assurance that the Company is in compliance with the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Service requirements.
• Provides audit and advisory services to the Program and the Operations Center. Completes performance incentive plan (PIP) audits monthly, and performance reporting as required.
• Tracks and reports status of internal audit findings and significant (i.e., high, medium) open internal audit issues to Senior Management and the ACC. Collaborates with other risk areas to collect, track and drive risk mitigation across the Company.
• Supports and assists the creation of the Annual Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program and uses the results of the annual ERM assessment to form the basis of the Annual Internal Audit Plan that is approved by the ACC and carried out by Corporate Audit & Assurance Services.
• Provides staff support to the ACC. Recommends agenda items to the ACC Chairperson. Coordinates, prepares, and distributes ACC meeting materials and conducts pre‑meeting discussions as needed with senior management to ensure meeting materials including minutes, presentations and agenda items are clearly and consistently presented, understood, and include items necessary to support the topics presented on each meeting agenda.
• Conducts performance management, salary administration, budget management, and monthly reporting in order to provide staff with opportunities for professional development and an efficient reporting and management structure. Encourages professional and technical knowledge of staff by supporting educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Jurisprudence, or equivalent.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Experience

CPA or CIA certification or equivalent, 10–15 years of related experience and 7 years of management experience. Requires a thorough understanding of the professional standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the NAIC Model Audit Rule and experience with implementing the appropriate internal controls to ensure compliance with corporate, association and external regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in health insurance and/or healthcare delivery and auditing under federal government contracts is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST), the professional standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the NAIC Model Audit Rule, and will have experience in implementing the appropriate internal controls to ensure compliance with this and all regulations.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, analytical skills, a heightened ability to prioritize and delegate workloads, manage multiple priorities and have advanced managerial/leadership skills at an executive level.
• Excellent organization, collaboration, analytical, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced auditing and investigative techniques through the use of automation and sophisticated data, and the ability to successfully negotiate complex issues to all levels, both internally and externally.
• Experience leveraging technology to analyze and derive insights from large amounts of data, along with improving process efficiencies across the function.
• A strategic and consultative approach to audit leadership which seeks to effectively partner with and bring value to a wide array of business and functional leaders.

Salary Range

$249,120 - $373,680

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Requirements

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

Physical Demands

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Employment Eligibility

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.