Manager - Audit
Description
Job Title: Manager - Audit
Department: Finance - Accounting
Department: Finance - Accounting
About the Role:
As a member of Astrana Health’s Internal Audit department, the Audit Manager is responsible for all aspects of the SOX 404 compliance process including assisting with annual planning, performing walkthroughs, and performing controls testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Under the direction of the Director of SOX Compliance, the Audit Manager leverages their understanding of internal control structures to assess key business processes that affect Astrana Health’s ability to fulfill its business objectives and strategic goals; as well as to evaluate compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and management objectives. Responsibilities will include assisting in defining control objectives, monitoring compliance efforts, and developing, implementing, and updating SOX documentation.
What You'll Do:
Audit Planning and Execution:
- Identifies appropriate risks, control objectives and controls using appropriate control frameworks and other leading practice resources for guidance. Using accepted risk assessment techniques, proposes appropriate audit scope and control objectives for the areas under review. Continually evaluates the system of internal control, business operations and processes, and technical environment to determine the areas of highest risk.
- Conducts process and control walkthroughs, assesses the design of controls, develops and enhances comprehensive test plans, and performs independent testing of internal controls to evaluate their operating effectiveness.
- Works closely with business process owners and consultants to improve SOX documentation (i.e., refine risk control matrix, improve process flows, develop test procedures, propose control language, improve supporting documents).
- Manages execution of audit test plans to validate relevant control objectives and testing approach. Interprets the significance of the test results and concludes on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
- Reviews the work and deliverables of the project team for sufficiency of scope, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Company and IIA standards.
- Maintains Internal Control Management Software (AuditBoard) and looks for opportunities to introduce efficiencies to audits using technology (i.e., Computer Assisted Audit Techniques or other automation), or professional trends.
- Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations for improvement. Communicates the results of audit projects via written reports and/or oral presentations in a clear and concise manner. Provides practical and cost-effective recommendations to support global business process improvement and/or enhance the overall control environment.
Leadership and Executive Presence:
- Assists the Director of SOX Compliance with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee, development of the annual Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the enterprise.
- Develops and maintains productive professional relationships with colleagues, auditees and management through individual contacts and group meetings. Consistently demonstrates logical thinking to gather and analyze a variety of information along with effective collaboration skills required to influence constructive change.
- Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to, interact with and communicate to management at all levels; including the ability to communicate technical risks and concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Is a “self-starter” with a proactive attitude, a demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively and to work independently without close supervision. Demonstrates good personal and sound business judgment on a consistent basis.
- Exhibits uncompromising professional and personal integrity; and consistency between values, words and actions. Is a role model of company values to others.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’ degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or other business-related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
- 5+ years’ experience conducting internal or external audits at a public accounting firm and/or multi-national public company is preferred, of which at least 3 years of SOX compliance experience is required. Big 4, operational audit, and healthcare industry experience is preferred.
- CPA, CIA, or other applicable professional certification is required.
- In-depth knowledge of internal auditing standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO and risk-assessment practices. Working knowledge of other compliance laws (i.e., PCI, HIPAA, etc.) is preferred.
- Working knowledge and experience with Sage 100 or comparable ERP system is highly desirable.
- Ability to think critically, make assessments and develop conclusions. Ability to learn complex processes quickly, establish credibility with auditees and management, gather required information in a timely manner and take action with effective and creative solutions.
Who We Are:
Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare management company. We are building and operating a novel, integrated, value-based healthcare delivery platform to empower our physicians to provide the highest quality of end-to-end care for their patients in a cost-effective manner. Our mission is to combine our clinical experience, best-in-class delivery network, and technological expertise in order to improve patient outcomes, increase access to healthcare, and make the US healthcare system more efficient.
Our platform currently empowers over 10,000 physicians to provide care for over 1.9 million patients nationwide. Our rapid growth and unique position at the intersection of all major healthcare stakeholders (payer, provider, and patient) gives us an unparalleled opportunity to combine clinical and technological expertise in order to improve patient outcomes, increase access to quality healthcare, and reduce the waste in the US healthcare system.
Our Values:
- Put Patients First
- Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
- Operate with Integrity & Excellence
- Be Innovative
- Work As One Team
Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where the expectation is to work both in office and at home on a weekly basis. The office is located at 1688 Garfield Avenue Alhambra, CA.
- The total compensation target pay range for this role is between $120,000 - $140,000. This salary range represents our national target range for this role.
Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [email protected] to request an accommodation.
Additional Information:
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.