Audit Manager

Overview

Responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing a wide range of internal audits and investigations to ensure alignment with federal and state regulatory requirements as well as organizational policies and procedures. Identify improper accounting and/or documentation and formulate proposed corrective actions. Issue, manage, and track corrective action plans. Identify and analyze compliance-related trends for review by Vinfen leadership, Research issues and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Compliance and Lead Internal Auditor in developing and implementing a multi-year audit plan.
• Maintain mechanisms for tracking status of all open and close audits.
• Carry out regular audits in accordance with industry and regulatory standards and organizational audit policies and procedures. Travel to assigned program and office locations to conduct audits or investigations.
• Sample compliance audits can/may include SSA Representative Payees; internal policies regarding cash handling (including money logs and transaction tracking); payroll audits; and/or other billing audits, among others.
• Assist external auditors with billing audits. Perform follow up audits as needed based on findings.
• Assist in the completion of internal compliance related investigations, including but not limited to use of client funds; financial control investigations, etc.
• Prepare clear and detailed audit reports identifying necessary corrective actions and assessing risk.
• Work with Lead Internal Audit to identify trends and root cause analysis, as needed.
• Monitor compliance with corrective actions.
• Provide training and support to field staff on process improvements.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of auditing and monitoring processes and evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Ability to work on time sensitive matters
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues

Typical Requirements

• At least 3-5 years’ related experience in auditing, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Preferred / Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field strongly preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.