Vice President Internal Audit and Compliance

Vice President, Internal Audit and Compliance

This role requires U.S. citizenship due to Department of Defense restrictions. The Vice President, Internal Audit and Compliance is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for the organization’s audit and compliance programs. This VP leads a high performing team that ensures strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and ethical business practices across a complex healthcare and government contracting environment. They serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, delivering insights on risk, control effectiveness, and emerging compliance issues.

The VP drives continuous improvement, fosters a culture of integrity, and represents the Audit and Compliance functions in high visibility forums, including presentations to executive leadership and the Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee of the Board.

Salary Range: $235,000 ~ $275,000

Work Location – The organization prefers the employee to live in Wisconsin to take advantage of hybrid work and collaboration. Employees within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway, Madison, WI 53713) are expected to work onsite two days a week on a regular basis. Remote work is open to employees in the following approved states:
Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.

• Enjoy providing strategic leadership and direction for the Audit and Compliance team, ensuring effective planning, execution, and reporting of all audit and compliance activities.
• Can oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of organizational audit and compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Assess enterprise risks and ensure that appropriate internal controls are designed, implemented, and functioning effectively across the organization.
• Can lead the creation and execution of audit plans, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational priorities.
• Have delivered clear, concise, and accurate reports and presentations to executive leadership, stakeholders, and the Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee of the Board.
• Want to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders by providing expertise on control design, regulatory compliance, and emerging risk areas.
• Thrive managing, mentoring, and developing a high‑performing team of audit and compliance professionals; ensure continuous skill growth and performance feedback.
• Enjoy monitoring regulatory and industry changes affecting healthcare, government contractors, and health insurance operations, recommending necessary updates to compliance and audit practices.
• Want to drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit methodologies, data analytics, and compliance monitoring tools.
• Would like to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve audit findings, strengthen processes, and support operational excellence.
• Can represent the Audit and Compliance functions in organizational projects, strategic initiatives, and high‑visibility discussions.

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to Department of Defense restrictions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or similar designation, or the ability to obtain certification within 2 years of hire.
• 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in internal audit, compliance, risk management or related disciplines.
• 5 or more years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and governance principles.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly to Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors. This includes:
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision‑making abilities.
  • Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels in a fast‑paced, highly…