Humana’s Internal Audit team provides independent objective assurance and consulting services that are designed to validate design and operating effectiveness as well as improve controls, operations, and risk management. The Associate Vice President (AVP), Internal Audit reports directly to Humana’s Chief Audit Executive. The AVP Internal Audit will develop, and lead risk based financial, operational and IT systems audits and consulting projects to help minimize risk and enhance performance of the organization. The AVP Internal Audit is also responsible for the administration of the Company’s Section 404 (SOX) compliance efforts, including General IT controls. The AVP Internal Audit will monitor activities of the organization to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies, procedures and standards. The AVP Internal Audit will need to demonstrate strategic, progressive thinking with a keen eye for improving business process and risk management and must be agile and comfortable in working in a constantly evolving environment. The AVP acts with a sense of urgency to organize, develop and monitor the financial controls program, oversees the information technology and healthcare services related businesses within Humana. Their ability to bring back the insights of changes occurring within the business segments and relate associated impact to the financial control and overall core assurance oversight program for the company is key for the success of this role. The role maintains close contact and facilitates work of external parties (e.g. external auditors) to execute on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

Responsibilities

• Works with direct leadership team to incorporate leading practices to develop and execute a risk-based audit plan consisting of operational audits, targeted reviews, and consulting projects utilizing automated audit tools and data analytics to help minimize risk and enhance performance
• Promotes effective risk-based annual planning, including gathering of information and completing risk assessments to determine the appropriate nature and extent of work
• Communicate risk management, governance and control issues, opportunities for improvement, and impactful recommendations to senior leadership
• Effectively communicate with, and educate, process owners and senior management on the importance of internal controls, an effective control environment, process excellence, and the role of Internal Audit
• Participate in Audit Committee and other meetings with senior leadership
• Monitor accounting activities including interpreting policies to ensure compliance with company SOX policies, US GAAP/SEC and other statutory regulations
• Lead and develop a team of audit professionals
• Coordinate and facilitate work of external parties (e.g. external auditors) to execute on SOX compliance
• Support the integration of acquisitions, as needed, to ensure compliance with company SOX policies and procedures
• Prepare SOX progress reports and Internal Audit reports and materials for management and the Audit Committee
• Execute on department’s goals including automation of SOX testing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Advanced certification such as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Internal Auditor is required
• 12 or more years of progressing finance, accounting or audit experience including at least 8 years of leadership experience
• Big 4 experience or equivalent
• A deep understanding and track record of SOX compliance experience required
• Sound understanding of U.S. GAAP, PCAOB, COSO, and IIA Standards
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to present and explain complex information and recommend process improvements to various audiences including management of the business and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
• Aptitude for establishing and maintaining working relationships at all levels in the business
• Successful track record in facilitating and consulting across teams and managing projects
• Focus on the "big picture" and thrives in a fast paced, multi-project work environment
• Ability to understand complex connections across Humana’s businesses
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred
• Data Analytics / Business Intelligence experience a plus. Prior experience with data analytics tools, including but not limited to, PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, R & Python
• AuditBoard experience would be a plus
• Healthcare experience would be a plus

Additional Information:

• Location preference Louisville Ky or states near KY
• Position can be remote or hybrid office if not in KY
• Flexibility to travel to Louisville KY if not residing in KY

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