Senior Internal Auditor

Schedule:

Hybrid - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday onsite;
Monday and Friday remote

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Cincinnati Children's Hospital, we are committed to improving child health through excellence in clinical care, research, and education. The Internal Audit function plays a critical role in supporting this mission by strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization.

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor who brings technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine ability to build trust with stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to gain broad insight into the organization's operations and build meaningful relationships across departments, making it a strong platform for continued professional growth within Cincinnati Children's.

This role requires someone who can engage comfortably across all levels of the organization-creating an environment where others feel respected, heard, and willing to openly share information.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance:

Working with Cincinnati Children's management to plan and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan encompassing financial, operational, and compliance activities in order to provide insight into key processes, support informed decision-making, and promote consistency with organizational policies, regulatory expectations, and industry-leading practices.

Audit Execution & Stakeholder Engagement:

* Perform and lead audits from planning through reporting, including risk assessment, control evaluation, testing, and documentation.

* Identify opportunities for process improvement and provide practical, value-added recommendations.

* Build strong partnerships with clinical, operational, and administrative teams by fostering open communication and trust.

* Conduct interviews and walkthroughs in a manner that puts stakeholders at ease, encouraging transparency and collaboration.

Supervisory:

* Supervise the work of audit staff in conducting operational audits of various company processes.

* Provide input to the manager with regard to the work accuracy and work products of Internal Auditors.

* Provide staff auditors with coaching and manager with assistance in on-boarding of new staff.

* Provide coaching, mentorship, and constructive feedback to support staff development.

Continuous Improvement & Advisory:

* Stay current on evolving healthcare risks, regulatory requirements, and auditing best practices.

* Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.

* Provide consultative support on projects, system implementations, and process changes.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in a related field.

* 5+ years of relevant experience (e.g., internal audit, public accounting, risk management, legal, or healthcare operations).

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders.

Preferred:

* Experience in public accounting, internal audit, technical writing, and/or healthcare industry.

* Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CHIAP or equivalent).

* Familiarity with healthcare regulatory environments (e.g., HIPAA, CMS, corporate compliance programs).

Key

Competencies:

* Collaborative & Approachable:
Builds strong relationships and creates a comfortable environment for open dialogue.

* Curious Mindset:
Seeks to understand processes deeply and asks thoughtful, insightful questions.

* Adaptability:
Thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment with evolving priorities.

* Critical Thinking:
Analyzes complex information and exercises sound judgment.

* Integrity & Objectivity:
Upholds the highest ethical standards in alignment with audit principles.

WHY JOIN CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S:

Cincinnati Children's is consistently recognized as one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals and a leader in patient care, research, and innovation. As part of our Internal Audit team, you will work across a wide range of functions and collaborate with leaders throughout the organization-gaining valuable perspective while contributing to meaningful work that directly supports our mission.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day…