Senior Audit Manager (Healthcare)

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR AUDITOR MANAGER WITH HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE.

Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.  Columbia is one of the top academic and research institutions in the world, conducting path breaking research in medicine, science, the arts, and the humanities. It includes three undergraduate schools, thirteen graduate and professional schools, and a school of continuing education.

 Reporting to the Director of Financial / Operational Auditing, the Senior Audit Manager performs the most complex operational, financial, and compliance audits of the University and is directly responsible for the support of integrated audits while maintaining all organizational and professional ethical standards.  Specific responsibilities of the Senior Audit Manager include, but are not limited to: plan, design and perform audit reviews of various units of the University; examine for adherence to accepted standards; review financial and administrative systems for integrity, security and adequacy of controls, effectiveness and efficiency, compliance with legal requirements and consistency with management objectives; design audit objectives and procedures, prepare audit programs, and write audit reports; oversee and direct the ac­tivities of other auditors desig­nated to assist in the audits assigned, and review and authorize their work.  The Senior Audit Manager must proactively keep the Director or AVP and unit managers informed of the progress of audit reviews, and will actively participate in the annual risk assessment and audit plan creation process.  Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, public administration, information systems or related field required.  CIA, CPA, or CICA with at least eight years of experience is required.  Experience can be combined in internal auditing and other related practical experience as well as two years of supervisory experience required. Experience in higher education, health care or non-for-profit auditing preferred.  Must have demonstrated knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts and practices; knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ACL and Auto Audit (or similar applications) required, along with a demonstrated ability to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses and present findings and recommendations.  Demonstrated planning and project management skills required, as well as a demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data, evaluate information and systems, and draw logical conclusions.  Must be able to demonstrate excellent analytical, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including active listening skills, and be able to negotiate issues and resolve problems.  In addition, the successful candidate must be able to work well with all levels of employees, but especially senior managers, be flexible in nature, have sound judgment with an open and collaborative style of leadership that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization, and a strong role model, manager and coach.  Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.

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