SYSTEMWIDE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATE AUDIT DIRECTOR

Location: Oakland
Job ID: 76096

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Department Overview
The Office of Ethics, Compliance, and Audit Services (ECAS) is located at the systemwide University of California Office of the President (UCOP) and is an independent Regental office that is responsible for developing and administering the University of California's (UC) compliance and audit programs. The Audit Services Office within ECAS is responsible for the systemwide internal audit program (audits, investigations and advisory services) and for the internal audit program at UCOP. The Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance and Audit Officer (SVP) is the Principal Officer of the Board of Regents of the University of California. Department overview: https://www.ucop.edu/ethics-compliance-audit-services/index.html

Position Summary
Assists in the establishment and execution of operational objectives, work plans and activities for systemwide and UCOP healthcare internal audit activities, and delegates assignments to professional staff, including staff of co-sourcing audit partners. Participates in the development of a risk-based audit plan. Provides advice, guidance and assistance to the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer, Systemwide Audit Director, and other senior managers. Represents Internal Audit in organizational-wide and systemwide meetings and discussions. Contributes to decisions for designated programs and helps to ensure achievement of objectives. Oversees through subordinate managers a large department or multiple smaller units OR manages a highly specialized technical function / team. Has significant responsibility to achieve broadly stated goals through subordinate managers. Determines objectives, directs programs, develops strategies and policies, manages human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a high degree of autonomy. Proactively assesses risk to establish systems and procedures to protect organizational assets. Determines strategies for a program with organization-wide impact. Please note this is a hybrid position with three or more days per week on-site in Oakland, CA.

Key Responsibilities

40% Systemwide Internal Audit Program: Supports systemwide healthcare internal Audit operations and services, including internal audits, advisory services, investigations, external audit coordination, and strategic initiatives. Coordinates development and implementation of the annual systemwide audit plan prepared on the basis of established systemwide risk assessment methodologies and helps to prepare presentations on the annual audit plan to the Board of Regents. Provides coordination and support to healthcare auditors at campus internal audit departments, including requirements specified in the Internal Audit Manual. Executes and leads internal audit, advisory, and investigation projects in accordance with professional standards. Performs the most complex and advanced analysis techniques in completing audit, advisory and investigation assignments. Liaises with UC Health leadership and personnel to help ensure Internal Audit is apprised of priorities and emerging risks within the UC Health enterprise. Assists in providing systemwide status updates to the campus audit committees and / or management. Advises on the financial, human resources, IT and other operational issues within healthcare internal audit activities and other assigned program areas. May coordinate external agency audits, investigations, system certifications and compliance reviews. Assists in the development of institutional strategies to minimize adverse findings and financial liability. Coordinates development of periodic reporting on systemwide internal audit activities, risk and results, including the preparation of the Annual UC Internal Audit Activity Report, to systemwide leadership and the Regents. Assists in the development and implementation of the systemwide healthcare audit training program in collaboration with the campus Internal Audit Directors. Monitors compliance with internal audit professional standards and plays a key role in the implementation of the systemwide quality assurance program.

30% UCOP Internal Audit Program: Participates in the preparation and execution of the annual UCOP audit plan on the basis of established systemwide risk assessment methodologies. Conducts integrated risk assessment for UC Health (and other UCOP departments as required) and regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning functional areas. Advises on the financial, human resources, IT and other operational issues within UC Health and other assigned program areas. Directs the performance of the professional audit staff and audit support staff in the conduct of a comprehensive program of financial, operational, compliance and IT audits. Through subordinate managers or professional staff, including staff of co-sourcing partners, oversees the preparation and distribution of audit, advisory service and investigation reports to management. Reviews the work of professional staff auditors for technical proficiency, reasonableness, and adequacy of documentation. Executes and leads internal audit, advisory, and investigation projects in accordance with professional standards. Performs the most complex and advanced analysis techniques in completing audit, advisory and investigation assignments. Reports on UCOP Internal Audit activities, risk and results to the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer, Systemwide Audit Director, UCOP leadership and other stakeholders as necessary. Advises management on matters of high institutional risk, and matters related to University governance. Identifies and raises issues to the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer, Systemwide Audit Director, and audit management for appropriate discussion with senior leadership. Through subordinate managers or professional staff, including staff of co-sourcing partners, ensures all audit follow up activities are completed. Provides consultation to management and staff on an ad hoc basis related to business process, risk management and internal control practices.

20% Internal Audit Operations: Assists the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer and Systemwide Audit Director in ensuring the overall execution of systemwide Internal Audit operations, including the development and maintenance of Internal Audit policies, methodologies and guidance; and the monitoring, measuring and reporting of services. Manages activities through subordinate managers or professional staff, including staff of co-sourcing partners, who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods and employees. Establishes and maintains an environment that fosters professional development, teamwork, initiative and creativity as well as consistency with the University's Statement on Ethical Values. Participates in the selection, development and evaluation of staff, including staff of co-sourcing partners, to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Contributes to the long range plans for investment, deployment and management of services that integrate advances in technology and anticipate systemwide needs.

10% Strategic Leadership: In collaboration with the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer and Systemwide Audit Director, provides leadership, and contributes to the vision, mission, and strategic direction of Internal Audit, and makes decisions regarding Internal Audit that reflect the organization as a whole. Promotes a customer service-oriented culture for Internal Audit and an environment of collaboration and cooperation within UCOP and across the UC system. Interacts with senior management on confidential and politically sensitive issues using sound judgment and discretion, consulting with campus management, the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer, and the Systemwide Audit Director as appropriate. Supports the Systemwide Deputy Audit Officer and the Systemwide Audit Director in administrative and/or operational decisions to ensure effective achievement of Internal Audit department objectives. Represents Internal Audit and/or UCOP, and plays a leadership role in systemwide and campus meetings, committees and workgroups.

Experience
Required Qualifications

Minimum 10 years Audit experience which includes 5 years in healthcare and/or relevant experience in similar roles

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

Has advanced knowledge of the internal audit profession, healthcare risks and leading practices, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards.

Ability to provide effective management of audit, advisory service, and investigation projects.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing, to convey complex and technical audit information in a clear and concise manner to all levels of management, including senior leadership.

Excellent interpersonal skills to work independently with all levels of University personnel, including management and faculty, and to facilitate agreement on issues and corrective actions.

Ability to demonstrate professional judgment in a broad variety of responsibilities to fulfill audit management responsibilities and obtain agreement from University management. Topics may include sensitive and / or confidential matters.

Strong management skills including developing procedures, budgeting, organizational management, information systems, personnel management, project management, and policy implementation.

Education
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Licenses and Certifications
Preferred Qualifications

CPA

CIA

CISA

CFE

CHIAP

CHC

Job Title
Audit Professional 5

Job Code
005972

Salary Grade
Grade 26

Payscale:
$170,000 - $204,000

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is February 28, 2025. If needed, add: The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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