Health Share of Oregon Looking for Senior Financial Auditor at Portland, OR  Full Time

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Auditor conducts audits to assess the accuracy of financial reports produced internally and financial reports submitted to Health Share from partner organizations. This position assists when regulatory bodies, including Oregon Health Authority (OHA) or their representative and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), audits Health Share’s administrative and claims expenses. This position is responsible for writing audit programs and conducting audits with little or no supervision. In addition, this position assists with special projects and month-end financial period close and will assist in maintaining the effectiveness of internal controls and the efficiency of operations and business systems. This position also ensures that appropriate financial related policies and procedures are in place and followed consistently throughout the organization to safeguard its assets, verify the accuracy and reliability of its data, and promote adherence to prescribed policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Review pertinent documents necessary to determine if an audit trail exists for all records.
• Discuss findings with, and determine the factual accuracy of, the findings with the Director of Finance and then inform the Director of the area/department audited of those findings.
• Evaluate compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies and procedures applicable to the organizations operations.
• Assist external auditors and compliance officers from OHA, NAIC, CMS, OMAP, Insurance Commissioner, or other regulatory public agencies in site audits of delegated entities.
• Prepare work papers, documentary evidence and reports of all audit work in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Prepare recommendations for improvements or corrective actions for each area where it is determined that a deficiency may exist.
• Conduct special studies for the executive management team, Board of Directors, or Committee thereof under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer.
• Assist in month, quarter and yearend financial period close and special projects as needed along with serving as a technical resource to other finance staff.
• Propose and implement process improvements.
• Meet deadlines for completion of workload.
• Maintain agreed upon work schedule.
• Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.
• Provide cross-training on specific job responsibilities.
• Meet identified business goals that contribute to departmental goals.

External Partnerships

• Analyze reports submitted to the organization to determine whether there is any evidence of inconsistencies and internal control deficiencies.
• Perform attribute and transaction testing.
• Draft reports of findings and recommendations which have been reviewed and approved by the CFO, Board of Directors, or Committees, thereof, and as approved by the CFO, thereof, to governing bodies on the compliance of the Company with administrative, internal, and accounting controls, laws, and regulations.

Internal Functions

• Examine internal financial reports, staff expense reports and credit card transactions and interview personnel to evaluate the accurate recording of transactions.
• Evaluate accounting controls.
• Evaluate the adequacy of financial policies and procedures in place to provide reasonable assurance that the organization’s assets are properly safeguarded and recorded in the financial records.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values.
• Support the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
• Strive to meet annual business goals in support the organization’s strategic goals.
• Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing practices/procedures
• Understanding of, and adherence to, the Auditors Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Advanced understanding of Sarbanes Oxley regulations

Core Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong investigative and reporting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office Word and Excel

Physical Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform repetitive finger, wrist, shoulder, or neck movement for at least 3-6 hours/day
• Ability to see, read, hear, and speak clearly for at least 6-8 hours/day

Cognitive Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to focus on and comprehend information and learn new skills and abilities
• Ability to assess a situation and seek or determine appropriate resolution
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial auditing required

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field
• Designation as a CPA or CIA

Working Conditions

Primary Work Environment:

Indoor/Office Member Facing Patient Facing Facilities/Security

Other Work Environment(s):

Indoor/Office Member Facing Patient Facing Facilities/Security Outdoor Exposure

Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards
Equipment: General office equipment
Travel: This position may include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee’s personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.

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Health Share is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, physical or mental disability, economic status, education, ethnicity, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, health status including HIV status, height, housing status, marital status, matriculation, national origin, physical appearance, race, religion, political affiliation, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, union membership, veteran status or other unlawful factors, with respect to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, discipline, discharge, compensation, training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment and contracting.

Health Share is committed to creating a diverse staff made of people who are dedicated, optimistic and committed to health equity from all segments of the greater Portland Region, and we encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, women and nonbinary people, and Veterans to apply for consideration.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.