AVP, IT Audit

POSITION SUMMARY:The Assistant Vice President, IT Audit is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, management and improvement of audit, risk and control activities with an information technology and systems emphasis. The AVP will lead the IT audit function in interactions with internal and external stakeholders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Oversee the IT audit function and IT audit work plan of the audit services department.

Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to influence stakeholders.

Ability to establish relationships with key stakeholders across the enterprise and foster an environment of teamwork; built, facilitated and maintained throughout the course of advisory and assurance services with the ability to influence and negotiate diverse stakeholders.

Self-driven with ability to work with a sense of urgency and direct effort to the most pressing items.

Excellent skill in risk identification/ assessment within organizational processes, transactions and internal control structures as well as effective risk management techniques and translating into easily understood concepts for stakeholders.

Excellent interpersonal and persuasion skills to operate in a collaborative leadership environment (both internal and external to the department) with a high-degree of confidence, leadership and a results-oriented approach.

Proficiency in healthcare operations within areas of assigned responsibility.

Attention to detail balanced with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to discern global and process issues from diverse sources.

Adept at gathering information and understanding problems, seeking out cause-and-effect relationships that identify underlying issues or problems, which includes mastery of interviewing skills and reading and comprehending complex documents.

Excellent leadership and coaching skills; fosters a team environment and promotes a highly engaging work environment.

Ability to understand strategic priorities as they shift, willingness to develop new areas of expertise and plan work accordingly for the department.

Expert knowledge of information system strategies, new technologies, and information security while staying current on the changing landscape.

Advances the function and department by continually seeking innovative ways to leverage technology for efficiency, effectiveness and audit scopey/coverage.

Expert knowledge and understanding of IT risk management frameworks (i.e., NIST, COBIT, CIS, etc.) to assist key stakeholders in building and enhancing internal control structures and effective risk management techniques.

Leads team members to develop, maintain and implement organization-wide assurance and advisory services based on the organization’s risk management needs and emerging industry trends and issues, including acting as a strategic advisor for key stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.

Ensures quality of services and key stakeholder satisfaction through effective communications, initiatives and strategies to resolve issues and achieve desired outcomes and corrective actions.

Assists in developing and promoting department strategies to assist the organization in maturing the risk, control and governance activities.

Leads team members to ensure department objectives are achieved through effective deployment of people and technology utilizing coaching, mentoring and professional development.

Builds pipelines for talent through networking, including establishing and maintaining relationships with colleges and universities.

Completes projects and assignments by or before the agreed-upon target date and quickly communicates obstacles to achieving target completion date, reprioritizes schedules, and reevaluates project's objectives to ensure resources are dedicated to highest priorities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Perform other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.Education: Bachelor's Degree in accounting, information systems, data analytics, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.Experience: Minimum of 10 years in public accounting, internal audit, or other risk/control related functions, preferably within a large healthcare company with working knowledge of healthcare risk topics; and/ or hospital or healthcare IT audit or operations experience with an in depth understanding of IT control framework, SOX, and information systems and the flow of transactions in a healthcare setting.Certifications: CISA, CPA, CIA, or related certification requiredLicenses: Maintain active licenseWORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate overnight travel (up to 30%) by land and/or air.Job: Please select a valid job field Organization: LifePoint Health Support Center Title: AVP, IT Audit Location: Tennessee-Brentwood Requisition ID: 7410-4057