Blue Cross Blue Shield Association · 2 hours ago
Senior Manager, External Audit and Compliance
US DC 9th St NW
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $188K/yr
7+ years expBlue Cross Blue Shield Association is a leading organization in healthcare insurance, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for External Audit and Compliance. This role is crucial for overseeing financial and operational aspects of external audits, creating annual audit plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations while managing relationships with government agencies and affiliated companies.
CommunitiesInsurance
Responsibilities
Serves as the most senior audit expert within BCBSA on the Government Programs. Develops and implements a strategy to audit, monitor and report on the significant risk relating to financial, claims, quality assurance or operations for Affiliated companies
Plans and manages the development and execution of all related audit activities, including audit programs and control guidelines. Documents work performed according to professional standards and provides reports to highlight areas for improvement. Partners with clients to develop day-to-day strategies, positions and/or compromises on audit issues working toward building consensus on these issues
Lead and manage a team with the aim of driving effective performance management, fostering professional growth, and creating a positive and inclusive work environment. This role is dedicated to utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and inspire team members, ensuring they are aligned with and committed to achieving the organization’s goals
Provides oversight, guidance and training on Government programs information process, policies and procedures in coordination with audit oversight on accounting, financial reporting, quality assurance, or claims activities to the Affiliate companies and communicate to Board of Managers Subcommittee, legal counsel, business owners and Affiliated companies during conferences or meetings
Regularly evaluate and implement changes to procedures to maximize efficiency and workload balance across resources. Ensure the cohesiveness and monitor the completion of all process documents related to the daily flow of information
Determines and recommends necessary accounting, financial reporting, quality assurance, or claims activities for the Affiliate companies actions for the various programs based on financial analysis and/or research of various activities, operating results, business problems, and/or technical accounting, tax, and financial issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
7+ Years auditing, accounting, and/or finance experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Various
Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and problem solving skills
Effective negotiating skills
Effective management and leadership skills
Advanced interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain business relationships, as well as the ability to create strategies that support initiatives and translate these into action plans
Effective written, oral and presentation skills
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software (e.g., EXCEL, WORD, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Preferred
Master's Degree in Accounting
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Institute of Management Accountants
Benefits
Paid time off
11 holidays
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Generous 401(k) matching
Lifestyle spending account
Many other benefits
Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 36 independent operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kim Keck
President and CEO
Lynn Merritt
Chief People Experience Officer
Recent News
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