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Waystar · 2 days ago

Director, Internal Audit

Lehi, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Waystar is a healthcare technology company that simplifies healthcare payments through its innovative platform. The Internal Audit Director will lead the internal audit function, focusing on SOX compliance and risk management while collaborating with executive leadership to enhance audit processes and outcomes.

FinanceHealth CarePaymentsSoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

In collaboration with a co-sourcing partner, lead the SOX compliance function (including both business processes and ITGCs) from beginning to end, including the overall program roadmap and timing, walkthroughs, risk assessments, control testing, scoping, and program operations

Review relevant SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices, to reassess the design of the control environment and provide recommendations

Prepare and present audit findings, recommendations, and action plans to senior management and the Audit Committee

Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely and effective remediation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and department heads to identify and assess risks and controls in business processes

Collaborate with process owners, co-sourcing partner and external auditors to identify control gaps, recommend improvements, and ensure timely remediation of deficiencies

Provide training and guidance on SOX compliance requirements and standard processes

Promote a culture of ethical conduct, accountability, and continuous improvement

Stay current with changes in laws, regulations, and best practices in audit, governance, and risk management

Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership

Qualification

SOX complianceInternal controlsRisk managementAudit project managementGovernanceCOSO frameworkProject managementAnalytical skillsFloQast softwareNetSuiteCommunication skillsLeadership abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant experience

10+ years of audit experience, with recent roles as an auditor in a Big4 or national public accounting firm or as an Internal Audit/SOX leader in a public company

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels, including directly with the Audit Committee

Extensive knowledge of SOX (including both business processes and ITGCs), COSO framework, internal control principles, and evaluation methods

Strong grasp of Internal Auditing standards and ability to assess complex processes for financial, operational, and compliance risks

Experience in conducting internal audits for complex organizations, working with cross-functional teams, and managing audits in diverse regions

Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail

Preferred

Master's degree or CPA/CIA/CISA preferred

Experience in the healthcare technology industry

Proficient in FloQast's SOX compliance software and NetSuite

Experience in implementing a SOX compliance program

Benefits

Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)

Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)

We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)

Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access

Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support

401(K) program with company match

Pet insurance

Employee resource groups