Internal Audit Director - FT - Days - Corporate Compliance @ MV

Internal Audit Director

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE: 1

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 80

Work Shift: Day: 8 hours

Job Description

The Internal Audit Director leads the internal audit function across El Camino Health. The Internal Audit Director provides objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization. This role develops and executes a risk-based audit plan, oversees all audit activities, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board Compliance and Audit Committee on matters of internal controls, risk management, and governance.

• Develops, implements, and continually refines a comprehensive, risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with the organization's strategic objectives and risk profile.
• Leads and manages all internal audit engagements, including operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits, from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Reports audit findings, recommendations, and management action plans to senior leadership and the Board Compliance and Audit Committee; presents quarterly to the Compliance Committee.
• Builds and maintains an effective internal audit team through hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversees the quality assurance and improvement program to ensure conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Supports the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program in developing a holistic view of critical risks to the organization's mission and in managing those risks to an appropriate level of risk tolerance.
• Provides advisory services on major initiatives, new programs, process improvements, and system implementations to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinates with Compliance, Legal, and Human Resources as appropriate, including during investigations of suspected fraud, waste, or abuse.
• Monitors and tracks the status of management corrective action plans in response to audit findings; escalates unresolved or high-risk items.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant healthcare regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and emerging risks.
• Supports oversight of the internal audit budget and resources, including the use of co-sourcing arrangements with external audit firms as needed.
• Champions a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct throughout the organization.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; graduate degree (MBA, MHA, or MPA) preferred.

Minimum five (5) years of progressive internal or external audit experience required, with at least two (2) years in a management or supervisory capacity.

Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred; familiarity with hospital and physician office operations, healthcare regulatory environment (CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA), and healthcare-specific financial reporting highly desirable.

Demonstrated experience developing and executing risk-based audit plans.

Experience presenting to Boards, Audit Committees, and senior leadership.

In-depth knowledge of internal audit standards, practices, and methodologies (IIA Standards, COSO, COBIT).

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to evaluate complex risks and controls.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex findings clearly to diverse audiences, including senior and board members.

Proficient in audit management software and data analytics tools; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epic, Workday) preferred.

Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements and deadlines.

Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to motivate, develop, and retain professional staff.

High degree of integrity, independence, and professional objectivity.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required or obtained within 24 months of hire.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CIA), or Certified Healthcare Internal Auditor (CHIA) preferred.

Ages of Patients Served: N/A.

Salary Range: $90.50 - $135.75 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Sedentary Work - Duties performed mostly while sitting; walking and standing at times. Occasionally lift or carry up to 10 lbs. Uses hands and fingers. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer: El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.