IT Audit Manager - Minnetonka, MN

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
 
As an Internal Audit IT Manager, you will be accountable for supporting the execution of the annual audit plan for UnitedHealth Group and its family of companies. This position will be part of UHG Internal Audit & Advisory Services. You will provide support to the various Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) compliance and control initiatives including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), SSAE16, FDICIA and the Model Audit Rule (MAR).

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead portions of the overall IT audit risk assessment and short-term/long-term internal audit plan.
- Facilitate planning the IT and Integrated audits and determine audit scope and audit approach based on the risk assessments.
- Identify/assess business processes and internal control and IT risks and design appropriate audit procedures, plans, execute and wrap up projects.
- Manage teams - assign IT processes/systems to team members, ensure audit procedures address the objectives of the audit program, and review required documentation for adhereance to the department standards and guidelines. Review all testing results and related conclusions.
- Review draft audit reports, work with management to finalize issues, report content and remediation plans.
- Set performance expectations of team members, provide coaching throughout the audit process, deliver fomal feedback at the end of each audit.
- Lead advisory projects to improve business systems/processes, identification of emerging risks, and make recommendations to improve the control design and operating effectiveness/efficiency or comply with company policies and legal/regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of complex information systems. Apply the knowledge of current IT environment and industry trends to identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements.
- Demonstrate and apply a clear understanding of IT audit methodologies in supporting SOX/MAR/FDICIA/SSAE 16 audits.
- Build effective relationship with business partners, sister functions and IT management to stay abreast of activities within IT for consideration for risk assessment and audit scoping

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in management information systems, finance, accounting or related discipline.
- 5 plus years of audit, accounting, SOX/MAR/FDICIA or related experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others and establish credibility with business partners.
- Ability to develop and manage relationships with different management levels within the organization.
- Ability to coach and mentor IT audit Leads and staffs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- History of making a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities quickly.
- Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

- A diverse skill base in both IT auditing and information systems.
- Prior experience in public accounting.
- IT security certifications (e.g. CISSP).
 Managed healthcare or insurance industry experience.

- CISA, CPA, and/or CIA certification.

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