Senior Internal Auditor

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As a Senior Internal Auditor , you will function as the lead internal consultant and advisor to management on the design and implementation of internal controls related to strategic business and finance activities. You will plan and perform a program of audits/reviews, prepare reports to management, and follow up on findings and recommendations. An emphasis on improving operations and reducing costs, not just correcting deficiencies, requires you to have extensive experience and excellent judgment to accomplish goals. Must have familiarity with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) control framework, as well as the testing/evaluation standards necessary for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, Service Organization Control (SOC), and annual financial statement audits. This position works on projects of the greatest responsibility and complexity and may periodically supervise or train other members of the Internal Audit Team.

This is a hybrid role, with some onsite days required. You must live within driving distance of our Mountlake Terrace campus, located about 15 miles north of Seattle, Washington.

What you'll do:

• Complete assigned components of the annual Internal Audit Risk Assessment.

• Perform audits, assessments, internal controls evaluations, and consulting engagements to document risks and controls, as well as follow-up on findings requiring corrective actions.

• Prepare engagement reports for management.

• Partner with management in designing and revising internal controls for new and existing business operations, products, and systems.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of management and employees.

• Perform special projects, including assisting in regulatory audits, conducting training on audits and controls, investigating potential employee fraud, and other tasks as assigned.

• Plan the objectives and scope of audit assignments, perform fieldwork, and conduct opening and closing meetings with department heads and senior management.

• Plan and conduct analysis of applicable data sets, including from disparate sources, to create business insight and advice, using data analysis software.

• Effectively communicate audit results, both verbally and in writing, so they are persuasive, placed in the appropriate context, and understood by the recipient.

• Demonstrate basic level of technology risk and controls knowledge and impact to assigned work.

• Direct the activities of other auditors on integrated audits, as assigned.

• Develop and implement audit standards, methods, tools, procedures, and processes to be used in the department.

• Identify and attend necessary training to maintain and increase business knowledge and auditing skills.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or Business or (4) years of equivalent experience. (Required)

• (3) years of business experience auditing in a complex corporate audit environment. (Required)

• Experience in Sarbanes-Oxley or Model Audit Rule internal controls program, and/or Service Organization Control auditing. (Required)

• One or more of the following professional certifications is preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

• Experience in IT and security control frameworks (COBIT or ISO17799), privacy programs, cloud computing, data analytics, robotic process automation, ERP system governance, risk, and control methodologies is preferred.

• Experience in the healthcare or insurance industry is also preferred.

• Exceptional communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including previous experience in writing internal audit reports.

• Strong ability to learn and evaluate business processes as well as financial controls and reporting.

• Functional experience with data analysis applications, such as Tableau, Microsoft BI, ACL (Galvanize), Python, or similar tool is highly preferred.

• Functional experience using data visualization techniques to report results and create compelling/convincing stories and messaging.

• Strong skills in project management.

What we offer

• Medical, vision and dental coverage

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement programs (401K employer match and pension plan)

• Wellness incentives, onsite services, a discount program and more

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees

• Generous Paid Time Off to reenergize

• Free parking

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin .

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

National Salary Range:

$77,000.00 - $130,900.00

National Plus Salary Range:

$87,900.00 - $149,400.00

_*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska_ .

At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers' experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives.

As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services.

Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.