Program Manager Internal Audit

Job Title & Specialty Area: Program Manager Internal Audit
Department: Internal Audit
Location: Children's Health (Trinity Towers)
Shift: Full-time Monday through Friday
Job Type: Remote
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
The Program Manager Internal Audit is responsible for providing subject matter expert support for the annual audit risk assessment and contributing to the audit workplan and off-cycle audit activity for the assigned area(s) at the direction of Internal Audit Leadership (IA Leadership). The Program Manager will lead and conduct the assigned audits to assess the design, implementation and adherence to internal processes and controls, write audit reports including observations, recommendations for corrective action, and support management action plan tracking and closure. The Program Manager will oversee the work performed by audit staff, reviewing work papers, and providing feedback and guidance in addition to managing their own project responsibilities. Lastly, the Program Manager will assist IA Leadership with the implementation and ongoing enhancements to program infrastructure, including the audit methodology, the internal audit manual, internal peer review and QA, and compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage team members, coordinate and where appropriate and/or assigned, complete the planning, design, and execution phase of risk-based audits for assigned areas. This includes running the assigned audit project from start to finish with minimal supervision and performing the following: 1) Interviewing personnel; 2) gathering sufficient, competent, relevant evidence; 3) testing the design and reliability of internal controls; 4) review work prepared by audit staff for completeness and accuracy; 5) assessing operational effectiveness and efficiency; 6) discerning compliance with laws and regulations; 7) identifying opportunities for improvement. Note: Some audit projects may be co-sourced and staffed by external resources who are supervised by IA Leadership with the assistance of the Program Manager, as needed.
• Document the results of all work performed in a timely, concise, and accurate manner in accordance with the internal audit
• standards and department guidelines.
• Explain complex processes or problems in terms that can be understood by non-financial and non-technical persons at all levels of the organization.
• Ensure effective audit program communications with our internal customers by preparing team members and/or leading opening and closing audit meetings, effective fieldwork sessions, and by obtaining consensus on audit recommendations and management action plans.
• Prepare audit reports with minimal assistance from IA Leadership to be distributed to affected management, senior management, the Audit Committee, and external auditors.
• Collaborate with IA Leadership in partnership with Enterprise Risk Management to assist with the audit risk assessment and the development of the audit plan.
• Create professional working relationships with all levels of personnel. Initiate solution-focused discussions with senior management over internal control exceptions, risks related to process changes and inefficiencies, and failures to achieve goals.
• Mentor less experienced peers in audit techniques, requirements, processes, documentation and professional relationships. Review work of others ensuring accuracy and timely performance.
• Participate in on-the-job training, educational conferences, seminars and/or specialized training to improve and enhance skills and abilities.

How You’ll Be Successful:
WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 6 years Working knowledge of compliance, auditing, monitoring techniques, project management, and professional standards Required
• At least 5 years Relevant healthcare industry experience, or equivalent experience in another highly regulated industry Required
• At least 2 years public accounting experience Preferred

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Internal Auditor Professional (CHIAP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
• Additional audit/professional certifications (ex. CRMA, CISA, CFE, etc.) Preferred

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.