Description
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas System
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.
Department:
UAMS Institutional Audit
Summary of Job Duties:
The Senior Institutional Audit Manager is responsible for the completion of internal audits of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) which includes colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, Public Health, and a Graduate School; UAMS Medical Center; eight Regional Campuses; a statewide network of Centers on Aging; the Translational Research Institute; the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute; the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute; the Donald W. Reynold Institute on Aging; the Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute; the Psychiatric Research Institute; and the Institute for Digital Health & Innovation.
Internal Audit is a primary tool of the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees to ensure financial, operational, and compliance integrity. The success and reputation of Internal Audit rest with the work performed by the Auditors. Other auditors examine specific functions, activities, or areas of risk, but the scope of Internal Audit encompasses all of these areas. Current levels of frequent, significant and costly compliance issues in healthcare and higher education emphasize the importance of the internal audit function.
Qualifications:
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
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Requirements
- 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
