Grant Thornton (US) · 1 week ago
Healthcare Process Risk Senior Associate (Internal Audit)
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $143K/yr
3+ years expGrant Thornton is a professional services firm that empowers its employees to contribute to client success. As a Healthcare Process Risk Senior Associate, you will help clients understand and address their business risks, particularly in the healthcare domain, through various internal audit and risk management activities.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Review operational, financial, and administrative processes to assess risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process
Obtain an understanding of clients’ business, objectives, strategy, operations, processes, IT systems, service providers and controls
Actively participate in client engagements from start to completion, which includes planning, executing, and reporting. Common engagements include but are not limited to co-sourced and outsourced internal audit, internal control assessments, enterprise risk management program assessments, tests of control design and operating effectiveness for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other compliance requirements, and helping clients design and implement internal controls
Support engagement Manager and/or Senior Manager/Director in project management activities, such as preparing and managing engagement project plans, timelines, budgets, and status reporting
Supervise, train, mentor Associates and Interns on engagements, assess performance and provide feedback
Develop and execute internal audit workplans and control test procedures based on engagement scope, and client environment risk factors
Apply knowledge of risk and control trends to evaluate findings for significance, risk and develop recommendations
Work with project team and client to deliver services in accordance with project leadership and client expectations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in EPIC or other EHR system utilization: Demonstrated experience in implementing or working with an EHR system (90% of our clients use EPIC)
Revenue Cycle: Proven track record of successfully managing projects related to revenue cycle optimization, including billing, coding, reimbursement, and claims processing, with a focus on improving financial performance and operational efficiency
Extensive Healthcare Provider Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience working directly with diverse healthcare providers, including hospitals, academic medical centers, and healthcare systems, with a comprehensive understanding of their unique operational challenges and regulatory environments
Familiarity with Regulatory Landscape: Proficient understanding of key healthcare regulations and initiatives, including the No Surprise Act, Price Transparency Regulation, and guidelines set forth by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), ensuring compliance and proactive adaptation to evolving regulatory requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, Business Intelligence, or related field required
Experience assessing the design and operating effectiveness of enterprise or operational risk management programs, and/or entity-level and business process controls for Internal Audit, or other risk management, compliance, and assurance activities
Understanding of COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013), the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework (IIA IPPF), and/or current focus areas of external financial statement auditors (completeness and accuracy of key reports, level of precision, etc.)
Ability to execute multiple engagements and completing priorities in a rapidly growing team environment
Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Office Suite applications
Can travel as needed
Preferred
CIA, CPA, CISA, Six Sigma, or related license/certification preferred
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 is a plus
Proficiency in data analytics and Power BI is a plus
Benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program.
Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program.
Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program.
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
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