Associate VP,Internal Assurance Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Management

Location and Shift

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Internal Audit

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Finance

A network with resources for leaders with vision. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package. Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader.

We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will have primary responsibility for working collaboratively with Banner management to assure effectiveness and efficiency of governance, risk management, and control processes, reliability of operations, and safeguarding of assets. Directs internal audit activities including risk assessment, planning, audit execution, reporting, and follow-up. Provides administrative oversight of team members as well as external staff from third-party organizations. Supports Banner’s Enterprise Risk Management function.

This position will prepare and periodically presents reports to the Audit Committee. Manages relationship with external auditors and consultants. Maintains all organizational and professional standards.

Creates and directs internal audit improvement opportunities. Acts as a role model for Banner’s values and demonstrates high ethical standards.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Develop and implement audit strategy in accordance with the internal audit charter and Global Internal Audit Standards (Standards). Leads the planning, execution and reporting of internal assurance engagements aligned with Banner Health’s short and long-range goals and regulatory requirements to assess effectiveness of organizational governance, risk management and control processes. Provide leadership and expertise in developing, executing, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating a comprehensive risk-based audit plan to evaluate the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant risk exposures, ensure the integrity and reliability of information and financial reporting, safeguard the company’s assets, and comply with laws and regulations.

Incorporate best practices and respond to emerging trends and risks to enhance operations, programs, and/or services. Implement and evaluate strategic programs, develop effective tools to measure performance, analyze related data, prepare reports, and make recommendations to senior leadership based on findings. Establish and maintain a quality assurance program to ensure internal audit activities comply with professional standards and bet practices.

Oversees the management of the internal assurance services department, including strategic planning, obtaining, and deploying financial, human, and technological resources staff development and performance evaluations. Direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of direct staff and matrixed employees. Accountable for achieving plans and performance targets. Work with cross-functional team members to identify and address risks and issues. Support development and continued professional growth to…

Associate VP, Internal Assurance