Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Hospital Internal Audit is responsible for execution of the internal audit process and the associated results, providing guidance for staff as appropriate, delivering a high quality product, and communicating to the Director of Hospital Internal Audit. As an internal auditor for assigned projects, the incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining favorable working relationships with Management and others in order to create a good understanding of the Internal Audit function and its services. Overseeing internal audit staff projects including complex system-wide efforts, ensuring appropriate documentation to support work performed, and communicating conclusions. Provide recommendations to Management in support of achieving their business objectives.

Duties of an Assistant Director of Hospital Internal Audit may include the following but are not limited to:

• Ensures audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA's) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Independently conducts audits and other internal audit projects of varying degrees of difficulty and complexity.
• Serves as a model, mentor, and motivator for employees.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and adherence to Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Performs ongoing planning functions to meet performance targets and improve operations.
• Prepares written reports and correspondence in support of Internal Audit initiatives as directed by the Director of Hospital Internal Audit.
• Oversees work product of internal audit staff and projects to ensure that internal audit project objectives are achieved, quality is assured, and staff is developed.
• Educates Hospital personnel and staff on Internal Controls and the Hospital's Internal Control Assessment Program.
• Validates Hospital areas' internal control self-assessment surveys.
• Provides guidance and technical direction to other internal audit staff.
• Provides input on performance of internal audit staff.
• Seeks ongoing training to gain additional expertise in healthcare auditing and professional standards.
• Attends team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed.

• Assists with performing annual risk assessments.
• Assists with developing and monitoring progress on the completion of the annual internal audit work plan.
• Participates in Compliance and Ethics Week events.
• Presents on the Hospital's Internal Control Program for new employee orientation, with members of Management, and others as needed.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of experience in healthcare.
• Three years of experience in internal audit or public accounting.
• One year of experience overseeing work product of other internal audit staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of the IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and demonstrable experience with electronic audit work paper tools and techniques (e.g., TeamMate AM). Experience with data analysis software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or other advanced degree (e.g., Juris Doctor).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professional Certification (CHIAP) or equivalent.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or other related certifications.
• Three years of experience overseeing work product of other internal audit staff.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

In accordance with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulation that all hospitals and nursing homes "continuously require all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19," Candidates who are not already partially vaccinated must obtain the first dose of the vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with the vaccine protocol, including booster vaccines. Candidates who are partially vaccinated, but not yet fully vaccinated, must complete their vaccination series within three (3) calendar days of job offer or in accordance with vaccine manufacture protocol, whichever comes later.

The regulation also includes those who may be affiliated with or interact with employees of a hospital or nursing home. The regulation allows for limited exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 5 panel drug screen*
• Successfully complete a Background Check investigation.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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