Associate Vice President, Internal Assurance Greater Phoenix, AZ Area

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President of Internal Assurance to lead its internal audit function and support effective governance, risk management, and control processes. Responsibilities include developing a risk-based audit strategy and plan, overseeing audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up, and ensuring the function meets professional standards. The role leads departmental resources and staff, drives quality improvement, and advises senior leadership on controls, risks, and operational efficiency. It also manages relationships with external auditors and consultants, supports Audit Committee reporting, and oversees departmental budgets, policies, and procedures. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, healthcare administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. Requirements include at least 15 years of progressive experience, including internal audit expertise, and at least 10 years in management within a healthcare system or complex, multi-operational organization. A current certification such as CIA, CHIAP, CFE, CISA, or CPA is required. Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership, strategic planning, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, along with a record of achieving organizational goals; a master’s degree and additional relevant expertise or credentials are preferred.

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Banner Health