Internal Auditor, Consultant

Your Role

The Internal Auditor Consultant will report to the Internal Audit Senior Director. In this role you will be responsible for providing objective examinations of evidence for providing independent assessment to the Audit Committee, management and outside parties on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk, management and control processes.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning. 

Your Work

In this role, you will:

• Independently execute end-to-end internal audits, including performing effective risk assessments, planning, assessing the design of controls, testing the effectiveness of controls and reporting results to management
• Conduct financial, operational and compliance audits and provide consulting services to the organization’s management and staff
• Assist in identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and provide input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan 
• Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures 
• Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgement concerning areas being reviewed 
• Communicate the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the Board of Directors 
• Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos, and prepare working papers
• Develop and maintain productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings
• Uses data analytics tools to analyze datasets, identify trends and anomalies, and support audit conclusions 
• Applies basic AI-enabled tools and automation to improve audit efficiency, streamline testing, and assist with documentation 
• Performs data analysis procedures under guidance to support risk identification and control evaluation 
• Ensures data used in audits is reasonably complete and accurate to support conclusions 
• Seeks opportunities to incorporate analytics and technology into audit work to improve effectiveness

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field
• Requires a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience 
• Requires at least 3 years of internal audit experience
• At least 2 years of healthcare experience preferred
• Working knowledge of AI tools, models and platforms including associated risks, controls, and governance consideration
• Stays updated on data and AI trends, technologies, and regulations, applying insights to audit engagements and supporting the education of data and AI risks and controls to audit teams
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Other certifications are a plus

Hybrid

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.

About Blue Shield of California and the Ascendiun Family of Companies

As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.

At Ascendiun, we believe in a brighter future for healthcare. As the parent to a family of four innovative healthcare companies, we’re reimagining what’s possible. Ascendiun is guided by the goal of transforming a dysfunctional American health care system into one worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable for everyone.

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Our Values:

• Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
• Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, and showing empathy by understanding others’ perspectives. 
• Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. 

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.