Internal Audit Manager - Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas

The Internal Audit Manager leads the planning, execution, and oversight of operational, financial, and compliance audits to assess and improve the effectiveness of the organization's risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. Reporting to the Chief Auditor, this role involves managing a team of audit professionals, developing the annual audit plan, and ensuring alignment with organizational risks. The Internal Audit Manager collaborates cross-functionally with key stakeholders to provide insightful recommendations for enhancing business processes, addresses regulatory and external audit requirements, and supports strategic initiatives through data analytics and performance reporting. This position is also responsible for fostering talent within the audit team, managing budget and resource allocation, and ensuring audit findings and corrective actions are effectively communicated to senior management and governance committees.

** This position is eligible to work hybrid (9 or more days a month onsite) in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.

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Why Join Us?

• Lead and Inspire: Guide and mentor your team to achieve their full potential and success.
• Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Compensation

$136,000 - $155,000

Exempt grade 19

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The salary range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive salaries that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based annual audit plan that aligns with the organization's strategic objectives and addresses key operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Supervise and mentor a team of audit professionals, setting performance expectations, overseeing project assignments, and supporting career development through training and coaching.
• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of audit engagements, ensuring that audit findings are well-documented, root causes are identified, and practical recommendations are provided to enhance business processes.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to identify organizational risks, provide expert recommendations, and implement effective internal controls that strengthen operational efficiency and compliance.
• Present audit findings, insights, and recommendations to senior management and governance committees, ensuring transparency and timely updates on critical risk areas.
• Drive data analytics and reporting initiatives, creating dashboards and insights to enhance audit visibility and aid in strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, maintaining the audit team's adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and code of ethics.
• Manage the audit function's budget and resources, optimizing team effectiveness and ensuring projects are completed within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, encouraging adoption of best practices and innovative audit methodologies within the team and across the organization.

What you need

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CIA, CPA, or CISA certification required or ability to obtain within one year.
• Minimum of 8+ years' of relevant audit or risk management experience, including hands-on experience in operational, financial, and compliance audits; experience in healthcare or a similarly regulated industry preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience leading teams.

Bonus if you have

• Advanced pr