Senior Internal Auditor

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

This position plans, designs and conducts reviews of organizational, functional and contractual activities to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of management controls, and determines whether organizational departments are performing their planning, accounting, custodial or control activities in compliance with management instructions as well as local, state and federal regulations. Makes recommendations to address risks, support compliance with internal policies and procedures, and applicable regulations. To perform professional internal auditing work including a wide range of financial, operational, compliance and IS audit functions as a means of verifying the accuracy of information and compliance with established policies and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to general control reviews, application/operating system audits and financial audits to safeguard assets of the Hospital and all wholly owned subsidiaries. Provide advisory services to management and staff and provide input to the development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan. Works with minimal supervision with a lot of latitude for initiative and independent development.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts all aspects of the audit cycle for assigned projects, including completion of the project-level risk assessment, identification and evaluation of key operational, financial, IT, compliance controls, development of recommendations and communication of audit results verbally and in written formats. Performs various unplanned special projects as assigned. Ensure successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of pre-planning and follow-up activities.
• Serves as a resource to Audit and Advisory Services and Corporate Compliance staff on hospital and departmental processes, internal controls and information systems for internal audits and compliance research. Represent Audit and Advisory Services on organizational project teams and at management meetings. Also perform related work as directed by audit management.
• Participates in the annual risk assessment process to develop the annual risk-based audit plan and support on-going risk assessments throughout the year.
• Serves as a mentor for Staff Level audit positions and Compliance team members completing compliance audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred
• 5-7 years' auditing experience preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Professional credential: CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE preferred

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $35.57/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is entirely remote or work-from-home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area and may attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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