Senior Internal Auditor – Compliance

Advocate Aurora Health

. Leads and performs complex internal audits and coordinates related large-scale projects.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $41 - $62 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads and performs complex internal audits and coordinates related large-scale projects.
Identifies, documents, and analyzes audit findings and develops audit programs that address and test identified key risks.
Performs follow-up audits and monitoring to ensure appropriate adherence to policies and procedures.
Monitors compliance with regulations and controls by examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
Evaluates opportunities for improvement, develops recommendations, and presents improvement opportunities/audit findings to leadership.
Acts as a resource to educate, consult and collaborate with staff on various audit related topics.
Guides and educates departments on methods to decrease risk and increase compliance in organizational-wide programs, policies, and procedures.
Assists the independent external auditors by gathering information, answering questions, executing testing, coordinating any further assistance needed, and performing related projects.
Assists with establishment of annual audit plans by leading discussions with management to identify timing, scope and objectives of audits.
Assists with the coordination of risk models/assessments to identify and develop an audit plan to address potential risks for specific audit scope areas.
Ensures alignment of audit and project plans with risk assessment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires 5 years of experience in auditing with a focus on identifying, documenting, and analyzing audit findings, recommending opportunities for improvement, and experience in leading audits.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by a State Board of Accountancy, or Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification issued by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), or Internal Auditor (CIA) certification issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
Proven ability to communicate with all levels of management.
Ability to plan and organize work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to successfully plan and complete new projects that have never been tried or tested previously.
Ability to function independently and work with a team.
Full understanding of the audit lifecycle.
Ability to discern specific departmental and organizational needs and requirements for improvement in operations and internal system controls.
Expertise in leading projects and project management, including leading audit planning and identifying key project activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar products with ability to learn new applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

auditingaudit lifecyclerisk assessmentaudit planningproject managementanalyzing audit findingsdeveloping audit programsmonitoring complianceidentifying key risksimprovement recommendations

Soft Skills

communicationplanningorganizationindependenceteamworkconsultationcollaborationeducating staffproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)