What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Consultant | Audit Services | Full Time (Hybrid) position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
About the Team:
We are a specialized, close‑knit group looking to welcome new talent to our growing team. Our work centers on performing internal controls and audits that support Henry Ford Health and our partners at Health Alliance Plan. We develop strategic work plans that help drive operational excellence and strengthen organizational performance. Joining this team means stepping into a small but expanding environment where your healthcare expertise, experience, and analytical skills will be genuinely valued. You’ll play a key role in enhancing our capabilities and advancing our mission to better serve our communities.
About the Role:
The Internal Audit Consultant reports to the Director of Internal Audit and works collaboratively with other departments, financial officers, staff, external consultants, and auditors as needed. The Internal Audit Consultant will serve as the lead on multiple complex, projects and must be able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while operating independently with minimal supervision. The role requires the ability to research and interpret regulatory guidance; evaluate accounting and reporting requirements under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); and effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and members of the governing body. The Internal Audit Consultant is responsible for preparing and delivering clear, well‑structured written and oral reports and presentations. The successful candidate will remain current in the audit field and demonstrate the ability to identify and recommend solutions to improve business processes, while maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements including statutory and Uniform Grant Guidance audits.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A bachelor’s degree is required, along with five (5) or more years of experience in internal auditing, and/or public accounting.
- Experience in healthcare industry financial accounting and reporting, including both provider and payor environments, is required.
- Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor is required.
- Experience in presenting to key stakeholders, including senior executives, trustees and external auditors is preferred.
- Demonstrate excellence in written communication, including the ability to draft clear, concise, and well‑organized audit reports, executive summaries, and professional correspondence.