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Rochester Regional Health · 2 days ago

Senior Director, Internal Auditor

RRH - 510 Kreag Road Ste 2

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is seeking a Senior Director of Internal Audit to oversee their Internal Audit program. This role involves evaluating internal controls, identifying organizational risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with senior leadership to strengthen the internal governance framework.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive internal audit strategy aligned with organizational goals

Strengthen internal governance by evaluating risk management, control frameworks, and compliance practices

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Audit & Compliance Committee of the Board

Promote a culture of ethical behavior and compliance with the organization’s Standards of Conduct

Ensure adherence to System policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the Internal Audit Program, ensuring alignment with legal, ethical, and organizational standards

Collaborates cross-functionally with departments such as Legal, Risk Management, Finance, and People Resources to direct audit issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution

Stay current with healthcare regulations, industry trends, and best practices in internal auditing

Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify and prioritize areas of concern and develop a comprehensive audit plan aligned with organizational priorities

Develop and manage annual audit plans that address high-risk areas and regulatory requirements

Ensure audits are executed efficiently, with clear objectives and actionable outcomes

Oversee the design, implementation, and execution of the annual Internal Audit Program

Monitors the performance of the Internal Audit Plan and takes steps to improve effectiveness

Collaborate with external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to support audit activities

Periodically communicates the status and results of the annual audit plan, including an assessment of departmental resource sufficiency

Deliver transparent, timely reports to senior leadership and the Audit & Compliance Committee, highlighting key findings and recommendations

Translate complex audit results into strategic insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement

Coordinates audit activities across departments to monitor trends and ensure alignment while maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders across departments to foster collaboration and accountability

Provides regular reports to the Audit & Compliance Committee and senior management on the operation and progress of audit recommendations, management’s response and the overall status of findings

Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of internal audit professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning

Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency

Promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters of risk and governance

Provide mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities to internal audit staff

Works with Learning and Development and other departments to develop and deliver audit training programs for new and existing team members

Ensure the team remains current on best practices, emerging risks, and regulatory changes

Qualification

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Healthcare auditing experienceRisk assessment methodologiesInternal controls knowledgeData analytics proficiencyProcess improvementTeam buildingTeachingTrainingLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProject managementTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is required

7–10 years of progressive internal audit experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role

One or more of the following certifications are required: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Preferred

Masters is preferred (e.g. MBA, MHA)

Prior experience in healthcare auditing is highly desirable, including familiarity with hospital operations, revenue cycle, and regulatory compliance

Familiarity with healthcare-specific compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, CMS, Joint Commission)

Knowledge of frameworks like COSO and IIA's Professional Practice Framework

Demonstrated proficiency in internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and data analytics

Visionary thinking to align audit strategy with organizational goals: Ability to anticipate emerging risks and adapt audit plans accordingly

Comfortable leading through change in dynamic healthcare environments

Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility with executives, board members, and department leaders

Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff and adapt to changing healthcare environments

Ability to communicate complex findings clearly and persuasively, both in writing and presentations

Demonstrated skills and experience in process improvement methodologies, project management and team building

High level of meeting management, computer, teaching and training, organization and time management

High level of leadership/facilitation skills; Skilled at navigating sensitive issues and promoting collaboration across departments

Ability to analyze complex data and systems to uncover inefficiencies or risks; Applies critical thinking to develop actionable recommendations that drive improvement

Embraces new technologies and methodologies to enhance audit effectiveness, High level of proficiency in audit software tools, plus Microsoft Office Suite