Senior Financial Audit Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee, assess, and evaluate intricate financial and accounting transactions as well as financial data to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with policies.

• Record and summarize activities and findings in analyses and reports for departmental management.

• Lead approximately three to five financial audits or reviews annually, conducted either remotely or on-site.

• Manage and mentor team members who support the auditing process.

• Assess adherence to federal regulations, contractual obligations, and procedures at BCBSA and the Plans.

• Maintain the BCBSA compliance plan and act as the primary contact for financial and claims audits.

• Formulate corrective action plans as necessary.

• Act as a subject matter expert on BCBSA financial audit policies and procedures.

• Analyze trends in audits, identify best practices and risks, and develop an efficient audit program.

• Create and deliver audit training sessions for BCBSA and the Plans.

• Review complex inter-Plan billing rate requests and recommend approved rates.

• Manage intricate activities related to the contract with a major banking institution.

• Offer guidance to team members.

• Ensure that transaction billings to the Plans are accurate and that reports fulfill internal requirements.

• Collaborate with staff and management across BCBSA, the Plans, and a banking institution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.

• Experience in health insurance accounting, internal and financial auditing, general accounting, financial reporting, and project management.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to cultivate relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Capacity to train less experienced personnel.

• Advanced analytical abilities with a knack for framing issues and devising solutions.

• Capability to work independently and effectively manage time.

• Proficient presentation skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

• Intermediate understanding of auditing, finance, and claims operations.

• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong project management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to develop and sustain business relationships and create strategies that support initiatives.

• Familiarity with BCBS Inter-Plan Programs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus incentive pay.

• Paid time off.

• 11 holidays.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Generous 401(k) matching.

• Lifestyle spending account.

• Work-life flexibility.

• Well-being benefits.

• Comprehensive benefits package.