Associate Director, Internal Audit

ID: 2026-56214 Category: Management/Leadership Position Type: Full-Time Telecommute: No Department Name: Office of Compliance & Privacy Schedule: Day Shift FTE: 1.0

Location/Org Data : Introduction

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

Schedule: Day Shift

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Associate Director, Internal Audit is responsible for organizing, coordinating, conducting, and leading the internal audit activities of CHLA to ensure compliance with hospital policies, rules, regulations, laws, and agreement. This position identifies potential issues, communicates identified issues to the Director, Internal Audit, adds value to ensure any concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner, and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes to validate implementation of corrective action plans.

Ideal candidates will possess or demonstrate the following:

• Perform and conduct audit processes, including: preparation of process flows, risk assessments, and audit programs. Establish completion of detailed workpapers in accordance with established audit programs and departmental procedures.
• Developing internal audit scope, performing internal audit procedures, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.
• Develop audit work plans (annual and three year) needed to achieve audit scope and objectives. Identify and design audit tests. Implement and manage annual and three-year audit plans.
• Develop a timeline of planned internal audits reflective of organizational risk and priorities identified.
• Incorporate audit responses into the Final Audit Report.
• Communicate developments or findings by adjusting or extending testing. Conduct the performance of fieldwork and testing in an efficient manner.
• Conduct, supervise and support development of corrective action plans and/or examination of the effectiveness of corrective action plans stemming from audits, investigations, and examinations.
• Perform timely follow-up reviews and procedures on audit reports to ensure audit objectives are met, recommendations are clear, succinct, rational, communicative, and conclusions are documented, supported, and to validate that appropriate corrective actions have been implemented and taken by management.
• Direct and review the work (and corresponding budget) performed by other internal audit personnel, including resources from the co-sourcing internal audit firm.
• Assist Chief Compliance and Audit Officer with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 6 years of experience in healthcare compliance, auditing, quality control or finance preferred. Experience in the hospital environment preferred. Audit program development and reporting of audit findings experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to manage difficult, sensitive and confidential situations with integrity and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to deal effectively with diverse skill sets and personalities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized with proven ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and manage several projects at one time.
• Possess a high degree of flexibility to respond rapidly to changing goals, ability to work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Must be detail oriented and take initiative to learn new tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Executes all job responsibilities and assignments promptly, reliably, honestly and ethically.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including creating charts and graphs.

Education/Licensure/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration required. CPA, CIA, CFE or other relevant certification required. Alternatively, will accept an advanced degree in Business, Management, Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field in lieu of certification.

Pay Scale Information

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

Posting Range

USD $146,182.00 - USD $198,794.00

Location/Org Data : Closing

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

Location/Org Data : EEO Explanation

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.

Salary : $146,182 - $198,794