Baylor College of Medicine · 2 weeks ago
Lead, Audit (Internal Audit)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expBaylor College of Medicine is a leading healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Lead Auditor to oversee complex audits and special reviews. The role involves planning, supervising, and conducting audits to evaluate financial, operational, and compliance processes.
EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Plans, supervises, and executes a range of internal audits and special reviews, including functional/process, consultative and investigation reviews
Leads planning of internal audits and conducts research to obtain background information
Assesses risk, develops scope, audit objectives and work program
Executes fieldwork activities, conducts interviews, performs data analysis and performs testing independently
Utilizes available analytics and visualization tools in the execution of audit activities
Independently documents work performed in line with Department requirements and IIA Standards
Assesses risk and identifies relevant observations and provides recommendations to improve the control environment and efficiency of processes/controls based on leading practices
Teams with other internal audit team members to provide process and controls analysis where needed
Sets deadlines for the completion of projects
Monitors project timelines and budget
Proactively communicates status to Audit leadership and team
Communicates timely and clearly with stakeholders, including leadership, to articulate identified observations and recommendations and to provide ongoing updates regarding status of projects
Prepares well written audit reports, including drafts, audit closing discussion documents, and preparation of the final reports or memos
Maintains contemporaneous supporting documentation and evidence in the workpapers in support of all report observations
Performs follow up validation related to prior audit observations and management action plans
Performs other job related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Six years of relevant experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and five years of relevant audit experience will also be considered
Healthcare or Academic institution experience, including Clinical, Research, and Education related processes and controls
Deep experience in healthcare revenue cycle auditing, including patient billing, coding, and reimbursement processes
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other certification in related field
Basic knowledge of internal control concepts (e.g., COSO), internal audit, IIA Standards, accounting and information technology
Ability to develop and leverage technologies, including AI, data analytics and visualizations (e.g., Power BI, ACL), a plus
SAP and Epic experience, a plus
Company
Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, located in the Texas Medical Center, is a health sciences university located in Houston, Texas
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.85MKey Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-12-05Grant· $3.5M
2024-09-26Grant
2024-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Paul Klotman
President, CEO and Executive Dean
Peggy Smith
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