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Internal Audit Manager

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for independently leading, supporting and providing direction to an audit team to execute a continuous risk assessment, complex financial/operational audits, strategy and governance reviews, and other special projects for the enterprise, across all lines of business and functions, in accordance with professional and departmental standards. Supports the audit plan development process through business leadership meetings, identifying risk, and suggesting audits.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Direct administration of multiple audit teams across multiple audits including scheduling, resource management, ensuring quality standards are met, and reporting progress to leadership.
• Lead assessments of complex processes to identify risks, plan audits, perform testing, interpret deficiencies or exceptions, and collaborate with business partners throughout the process.
• Prepare clear and concise audit work papers that summarize scope, methodology and conclusions on assigned audit procedures and provide sufficient evidentiary data to support the work performed in accordance with internal audit methodology, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional standards, and quality expectations.
• Present any irregularities or findings to team leadership along with proposed remediation, timelines and summarize results for executive leadership.
• Monitor and assess the adequacy of remediation, including evaluating action plans, validating corrective actions, maintaining accurate status reporting, and escalating delays or risks, as needed.
• Monitor and coaches audit staff on their audit plans, testing and reporting timely.
• Recommends and assists in the development of skills and knowledge.
• Associates in this role are expected to have detailed understanding of auditing concepts and principles, and how to apply them.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, AI-enabled tools, and GRC platforms, where appropriate, to improve audit efficiency, insight generation, reporting quality, and overall value delivery, while adhering to company policy and responsible use expectations.

Minimum Requirements:
Requires a BA/BS in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or related field and a minimum of 5 years related experience; or 4 years in public accounting (e.g., Big Four firm); or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities & Experiences:

• Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems (e.g., Workiva WDesk, Highbond, Audit Board, ServiceNow, etc.).
• Experience leading multiple concurrent audits or projects in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Experience using data analytics, automation, and/or AI-enabled tools in audit, risk management, compliance, or related functions.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, communication, and remediation follow-up skills.
• MBA or CPA/CIA/CISA certification preferred.
• Project management, process improvement, and quality oversight background.
• Public accounting (e.g., Big Four) audit experience.
• Understanding of insurance company operations.
• Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.