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University of Arkansas System · 1 day ago

Senior Institutional Audit Manager

Bryant, AR

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive institution providing diverse academic and professional opportunities. The Senior Institutional Audit Manager is responsible for conducting internal audits across various departments to ensure financial, operational, and compliance integrity within the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Higher Education

Hiring Manager

Laura Cheak

Responsibilities

The Senior Institutional Audit Manager plans and conducts financial, operational, compliance and system audits

They are expected to have internal audit experience and to demonstrate proficiency in performing internal audit work which conforms to Institute of Internal Auditors Global Standards

Audit work includes planning, developing audit programs for audit testing and evaluation, and reporting of audit results

Work assigned to the Senior Institutional Audit Manager is expected to be carried out with limited supervision

The complexity and size of audit assignments vary

Qualification

CPACIA certificationInternal auditing experienceHealthcare compliance standardsData analytics expertiseAccountingAuditing standardsMicrosoft Office proficiencyRisk assessment skillsAudit program designVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skillsDocumentation skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a healthcare-related field

Certification as a CPA or CIA, or commitment to complete within two years

7+ years of combined internal auditing, medical billing/coding or clinical experience in a healthcare setting; at least 3 years must be in an audit environment

Advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing standards

Advanced skills with Microsoft Office

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Advanced problem-solving skills

Advanced organizational skills

Ability to plan and execute complex audit engagements across various healthcare functions including clinical operations, revenue cycle, billing, coding and regulatory compliance

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect and validate data from disparate systems (EHRs, ERP, billing platforms)

Ability to document systems, processes, and controls using narratives and flowcharts

Ability to assess risks using a risk-based audit approach

Ability to design audit programs based on assessed risks

Ability to prepare clear, well-documented audit workpapers, findings, and recommendations aligned with IIA Global Standards and healthcare industry best practices

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business manuals, technical procedures, healthcare regulations, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with internal contacts across units, departments, and divisions

Ability to effectively communicate audit results, both verbally and in writing, in a persuasive manner, placed in the appropriate context, and understood by the recipient

Preferred

Experience in demonstrating a deep understanding of healthcare compliance standards, billing and coding practices, risk management, and regulatory frameworks

Proven expertise in data analytics, with hands-on experience in tools like TeamMate Analytics, SQL, Python, R, SAS, Tableau, Power BI, or ACL

Higher Education / Academic Medical Center audit experience