Internal Audit Manager

This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

About the role

Independently lead, support, and provide direction to an audit team to execute a continuous risk assessment, complex financial/operational audits, strategy and governance reviews, and other special projects for the enterprise, across all lines of business and functions, in accordance with professional and departmental standards. Support the audit plan development process through business leadership meetings, identifying risk, and suggesting audits.

Responsibilities

• Direct administration of multiple audit teams across multiple audits including scheduling, resource management, ensuring quality standards are met, and reporting progress to leadership.
• Lead assessments of complex processes to identify risks, plan audits, perform testing, interpret deficiencies or exceptions, and collaborate with business partners throughout the process.
• Prepare clear and concise audit work papers that summarize scope, methodology, and conclusions on assigned audit procedures and provide sufficient evidentiary data to support the work performed in accordance with internal audit methodology, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional standards, and quality expectations.
• Present any irregularities or findings to team leadership along with proposed remediation, timelines, and summarize results for executive leadership.
• Monitor and assess the adequacy of remediation, including evaluating action plans, validating corrective actions, maintaining accurate status reporting, and escalating delays or risks, as needed.
• Monitor and coach audit staff on their audit plans, testing, and reporting in a timely manner. Recommend and assist in the development of skills and knowledge.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, AI-enabled tools, and GRC platforms, where appropriate, to improve audit efficiency, insight generation, reporting quality, and overall value delivery, while adhering to company policy and responsible use expectations.
• Travel to worksite and other locations as necessary.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or related field and a minimum of 5 years related experience; or 4 years in public accounting (e.g., Big Four firm); or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems (e.g., Workiva WDesk, Highbond, Audit Board, ServiceNow, etc.).
• Experience leading multiple concurrent audits or projects in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Experience using data analytics, automation, and/or AI-enabled tools in audit, risk management, compliance, or related functions.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, communication, and remediation follow-up skills.
• MBA or CPA/CIA/CISA certification.
• Project management, process improvement, and quality oversight background.
• Public accounting (e.g., Big Four) audit experience.
• Understanding of insurance company operations.

Benefits

• Merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement).
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match and stock purchase plan.
• Life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources.

Schedule

Hybrid Workforce Strategy: Associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.