Senior Institutional Audit Manager
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- UAMS
- 5mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
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Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; five community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The UA System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60,000 students, employs over 17,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
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Required Education and/or Experience
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a healthcare-related field
* Certification as a CPA or CIA, or commitment to complete within two years
*7+ years of combined internal auditing, medical billing/coding or clinical experience in a healthcare setting; at least 3 years must be in an audit environment
Preferred Education and/or Experience
*Experience in demonstrating a deep understanding of healthcare compliance standards, billing and coding practices, risk management, and regulatory frameworks
*Proven expertise in data analytics, with hands-on experience in tools like TeamMate Analytics, SQL, Python, R, SAS, Tableau, Power BI, or ACL
*Higher Education / Academic Medical Center audit experience
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Institutional Audit Manager plans and conducts financial, operational, compliance and system audits. They are expected to have internal audit experience and to demonstrate proficiency in performing internal audit work which conforms to Institute of Internal Auditors Global Standards. Audit work includes planning, developing audit programs for audit testing and evaluation, and reporting of audit results. Work assigned to the Senior Institutional Audit Manager is expected to be carried out with limited supervision. The complexity and size of audit assignments vary.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Advanced knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
* Advanced skills with Microsoft Office
* Advanced verbal and written communication skills
* Advanced problem-solving skills
* Advanced organizational skills
*Ability to plan and execute complex audit engagements across various healthcare functions including clinical operations, revenue cycle, billing, coding and regulatory compliance
*Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect and validate data from disparate systems (EHRs, ERP, billing platforms)
*Ability to document systems, processes, and controls using narratives and flowcharts
*Ability to assess risks using a risk-based audit approach
*Ability to design audit programs based on assessed risks
*Ability to prepare clear, well- documented audit workpapers, findings, and recommendations aligned with IIA Global Standards and healthcare industry best practices
*Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business manuals, technical procedures., healthcare regulations, financial reports, and legal documents
* Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with internal contacts across units, departments, and divisions
* Ability to effectively communicate audit results, both verbally and in writing, in a persuasive manner, placed in the appropriate context, and understood by the recipient
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.