Manager, Internal Audit

Job Description

Job Description

The APWU Health Plan, a non-profit organization located in Elkridge, MD, is seeking a Manager, Internal Audit to join our Compliance Department.

The Manager, Internal Audit provides strategic leadership and oversight of the internal audit function, directing a risk-based audit program that evaluates governance, risk management, compliance activities, and internal controls across APWU Health Plan.

Primary Accountabilities:

Leads the annual organizational risk assessment and develops, prioritizes, and oversees execution of the risk-based audit plan, aligning engagement scope, resources, and schedules with significant risks and organizational priorities.

Establishes expectations for audit documentation and reporting; reviews findings, evaluates risk significance and root causes, and develops clear, practical recommendations supported by sufficient evidence.

Directs complex financial, operational, and information technology audits, approves engagement approaches and testing strategies, reviews work quality, and performs in-depth analysis and testing of high-risk controls as needed.

Presents audit conclusions, significant control weaknesses, emerging risk trends, and recommended actions to senior leadership; provides consolidated reporting on audit plan progress, outstanding findings, and corrective action status.

Leads coordination with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and department heads on audit activities and requests; oversees follow-up procedures to track remediation commitments, validate corrective actions, and escalate overdue or unresolved high-risk findings.

Evaluates compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, contractual requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies, including assessments of related governance and internal controls.

Evaluates emerging regulatory and organizational risks, advises leadership on potential impacts, and recommends changes to audit priorities and control enhancements.

Leads audit-related organizational initiatives, investigations, and special projects as assigned, providing risk-based guidance while preserving audit independence and objectivity.

Escalates instances of noncompliance with internal control, security, confidentiality, and privacy policies and procedures to the Chief Compliance Officer, communicating risk implications and recommended corrective actions.

Manages work priorities, provides coaching and development, and oversees timely delivery of high-quality audit work to direct reports.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs related duties as requested.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Eight to ten years of progressively responsible experience in internal auditing, compliance, risk management, accounting, or a related field within healthcare is required.

Experience in a regulated healthcare environment or government healthcare program is required, with the ability to assess related regulatory, contractual, and operational risks.

Demonstrated experience leading complex audit engagements and developing risk-based audit plans is required.

Advanced knowledge of internal auditing standards, principles, practices, risk management, and internal control frameworks, with the ability to apply applicable IIA standards and Government Auditing Standards.

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex risks, identify systemic issues, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations.

Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership, and collaborate with internal and external partners while maintaining independence.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Strong organizational, project leadership, and resource-planning skills, with the ability to manage concurrent engagements, establish priorities, and deliver the audit plan within established timelines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and audit management systems.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment in complex or sensitive matters.

Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable leadership insights.

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CHIAP, or CCEP) are preferred.