Government Audit Manager

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. We are ideally considering candidates that can work on-site in Birmingham, AL or Columbia, SC, but US-based remote candidates with strong credentials will be considered for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manages audit work to ensure appropriate flow of production is achieved within required timeliness standards.
• Reports results on a regular basis to management.
• Responds to provider questions on a wide range of audit topics and meets as necessary to resolve disputed items.
• Prepares instructions for staff to assist their understanding of Medicare regulations and company policies.
• Assists in the development of QMS instructions and programs and in the continued ISO certification of the unit.
• Communicates with and responds to inquiries from CMS and other government/external law enforcement agencies.
• Evaluates the composition of existing staff, interviews and hires new staff, completes annual performance evaluations, oversees promotional decisions, and shifts staff as needed to meet work requirements.
• Ensures audits are of sufficient quality and in compliance with all department, company, and CMS requirements through periodic review and inspection of work products.
• Responds to audit inquiries and findings produced by external reviewers.
• Performs special projects as assigned by management and expands working knowledge/technical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other job-related field of study.
• 5 years of experience in operational/functional audits within the healthcare industry.
• 2 years of supervisory audit experience or equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Strong presentation, interviewing, and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Strong knowledge of and proficiency in applying accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Strong knowledge of and proficiency in healthcare operational and financial systems.
• Ability to grasp and understand complex systems.
• Ability to analyze details and determine impact to corporation.
• Ability to understand management principles.
• Good planning, leadership, and human relations skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medicare Cost Report audit experience.

Benefits

• Subsidized health plans, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount.
• Tuition assistance.
• Service recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks, and more.