Healthfirst

Senior Analyst, Internal Audit and Controls

New York, NY Full time
The Senior Analyst, Internal Audit and Controls will be responsible for the identification and assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). You are a fit if you have experience with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Internal Control Frameworks and/or Internal Audit, displaying a strong sense of motivation to embark on a new experience and strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Hybrid Work Schedule:

  • Consists of reporting to our 100 Church Street, NYC office 3 days per week (work from home 2 days per week).

Duties & Responsibilities:

Model Audit Rule

  • Identify key financial controls over financial reporting in processes determined to be in scope for the MAR program.

  • Document in-scope processes and key controls in a narrative and/or flow chart, and Risk and Control Matrix (RCM).

  • Develop and update document request lists and test sheets including testing attributes, to enable appropriate control evaluation.

  • Test and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.

  • Support the evaluation of un-remediated year-end control deficiencies through impact analyses and other documentation to determine financial impact and issue severity. Such activities may include performing an analysis of supporting evidence such as reports or reconciliations for periods reviewed.

  • Assist in the preparation of MAR sub certification packages.

  • Drive completion of assigned testing plan including tracking and communicating testing progress, adhering to deadlines, and ensuring testing quality is MAR and IA compliant.

Internal Controls

  • Participate in the identification, rationalization, and evaluation of internal controls over select business processes.

  • Maintain and update internal control documentation, including Flow Charts, Process Narrative, and/or RCM.

  • Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls to ensure they mitigate identified risks.

  • Support in the design and implementation of internal controls across related business areas.

  • Lead process walk-throughs with application, process, and control/business owners.

  • Employ professional judgment in evaluating control documentation, evidence and/or adequacy of control adequacy and effectiveness.

  • Document and assess internal controls including evaluations, control weaknesses/gaps and reporting results as required.

  • Ensure conclusions are based on the complete understanding of the process, business, and risk environment.

  • Monitor remediation of control weaknesses/gaps and provide recommendations for operational/process improvements.

  • Drive completion of assigned tasks including tracking and communicating review progress, results, adhering to deadlines, and ensuring compliance to IIA Standards and Principles.

  • Additional projects/assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field from an accredited institution.

  • 2+ years of relevant accounting/auditing experience.

  • Good working knowledge of Internal Audit, SOX, MAR principles.  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Internal audit or public accounting experience.

  • Prior health insurance industry experience is beneficial.

  • Solid understanding of internal Audit and Control frameworks (e.g., COSO, SOX, MAR).

  • Strong process analysis, risk and control identification, and critical thinking skills.

  • Solid organizational skills including attention to details and multi-tasking skills.

  • Ability to work independently, in a fast-paced/changing environment.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities.

  • Excellent communication (verbal, written), presentation skills.

  • Ability to build and maintain solid relationships with management including communicating with external auditors/consultants.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

  • CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, and/or other relevant certification is a plus.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to careers@Healthfirst.org or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within HF Management Services, LLC will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with HF Management Services,  LLC.

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Hiring Range*:

  • Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,100 - $117,470

  • All Other Locations (within approved locations): $71,600 - $106,505

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.