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Healthfirst Senior QA Auditor in New York, New York
The Sr QA Auditor is responsible for conducting operational audits to objectively support HF Management’s ability to identify and mitigate key financial and operational risks and make recommendations and collaborate with business leaders on implementation of CAP/MAP (Corrective/Management Action Plan(s) to help improve operational efficiency and effectiveness; as well as, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Evaluate the design and effectiveness of processes and controls to manage risk in accordance with Enterprise requirements and risk tolerance/thresholds.
Assist more junior auditors through training, coaching, and functioning as first-level of support.
Audit activities of various operational processes for compliance with key control plans, policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, SLAs, and industry best practices.
Design and execute the full audit lifecycle including risk management and control management over operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulatory requirements.
Obtain, analyze, and engage with operational leaders and their teams on opportunities for improvement of process documentation, workflow diagrams, trends analysis, operational controls, exception handling, quality metrics, etc.
Identify variances, prepare detailed explanations, and correspond with employees, management, and other stakeholders to implement action plans and resolve discrepancies.
Identify improvements to systems, procedures, and processes to minimize risks, improve efficiency, or generate cost savings.
Apply analytical skills and knowledge of current auditing developments and standards to formulate appropriate solutions to problems.
Prepare reports to adequately document audit or test results and to support conclusions and recommendations.
Monitor the progress of remediation activities by maintaining and reviewing list of process and control failures and retest as necessary.
Develop an understanding of the supported operational businesses, risk landscape, financials, processes, and control environment.
Develop knowledge regarding industry rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.
Support internal and external auditors as needed or assigned.
Perform special projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Work experience with internal control concepts and root cause analysis to solve complex problems.
Experience utilizing accepted principles and practices of auditing, following written audit programs, and preparing adequate working papers to document audit work performed and conclusions reached.
Work experience requiring written and verbal communication that is clear, concise, grammatically correct, and professional.
Advanced computer skills on MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Technical and data management skills including ability to identify, obtain, format, model, manipulate, and analyze large amounts of data and compile detailed reports / dashboards
Strong interpersonal skills; establishes and maintains good working relationships
BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent and/or relevant work experience.
Preferred Requirements:
Knowledge of at least two or more lines of business such as Medicare NY, Medicaid, Child Health Plus, QHP, EP, HARP.
Experience with process mapping, risk assessment, or related audit tools.
Experience with data analytic software (SQL, ACL, Alteryx, Tableau).
Familiarity with GAAP, COSO, SOX and other audit principles preferred.
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: See Above
License/Certification: N/A
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Hiring Range*:
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,100 - $117,470
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $71,600 - $106,505
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.