Manager Internal Audit-Internal Audit

About the Role

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity, and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help, and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it.

Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, Internal Audit Services, this role supports the Internal Audit function by effectively managing the planning, executing, and reporting of comprehensive internal audits (both assurance and advisory engagements). Responsibilities include assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying key risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies. The role requires an executive presence, the ability to develop relationships, and promoting Internal Audit as a value-added trusted business advisor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and control evaluations for complex business processes addressing financial, operational, compliance, clinical, technology/systems, and strategic objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and report on internal audits.
• Drive continuous improvement in the internal audit process through strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Uphold the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.
• Manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality results.
• Communicate effectively through written reports, presentations, and verbal interactions.
• Demonstrate professional ethics and integrity in all engagements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in internal audit or related disciplines (e.g., accounting, external audit, IT audit, risk management, compliance auditing, or quality assurance), including demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and control evaluations.
• Two (2) years of direct people management and development experience.
• Working knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• One of the following professional certifications or licenses: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Healthcare Internal Auditor (CHIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC). Candidates without one of these credentials at hire must obtain either the CIA, CFE, or CHIA within three (3) years.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.

Preferred:

• Experience within the healthcare industry.
• Internal audit experience in a “Big 4” or similar public accounting firm.
• Experience using data analytics tools or techniques in audit execution.
• Experience conducting internal investigations and reviews.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people at all organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen and adeptness at managing and reducing potential risk.
• Proven leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience in complex, highly regulated environments.
• Strategic thinking and ability to contribute to long-term departmental vision.
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams.

Schedule

80 hours biweekly (Monday–Friday each week); 3–4 days onsite each week.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to use a computer and communicate via face-to-face, phone, email, and other methods.
• Ability to read job-related documents.
• Ability to travel.