VP, Internal Audit
Orange, CA - USA
Job Summary
Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we this fast-growing company you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
The VP Internal Audit is a highly visible senior leadership role responsible for directing the internal audit function at Alignment Healthcare Inc. with accountability for SOX compliance enterprise risk management and regulatory oversight across all business operations. This leader works in close partnership with the Audit Committee CFO CAO executive leadership legal compliance finance and business unit leaders to strengthen the overall control environment and position internal audit as a trusted advisornot merely a compliance function. Drawing on deep expertise in Medicare Advantage risk adjustment RADV compliance and encounter data integrity this role drives continuous improvement of internal controls proactively surfaces emerging risks and ensures the organization operates with the highest standards of accountability. This is a critical enterprise function whose outcomes directly protect patients maintain regulatory standing and support the organizations mission of delivering high-quality cost-effective care to Medicare Advantage-enrolled seniors.Job Profile Summary
The VP Internal Audit is a highly visible senior leadership role responsible for directing the internal audit functionat Alignment Healthcare Inc. with accountability for SOX compliance enterprise risk management and regulatory oversight across all business operations. This leader works in close partnership with the Audit Committee CFOCAOexecutive leadership legal compliance finance and business unit leaders to strengthen the overall control environment and position internal audit as a trusted advisornot merely a compliance function. Drawing on deepexpertisein Medicare Advantage risk adjustment RADV compliance and encounter data integrity this role drives continuous improvement of internal controls proactively surfaces emerging risks and ensures the organizationoperateswith the highest standards of accountability. This is a critical enterprise function whose outcomes directly protect patientsmaintainregulatory standing and support the organizations mission of delivering high-quality cost-effective care to MedicareAdvantage-enrolled seniors.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
SOX Program Leadership & Internal Control Governance
Lead the design execution and continuous improvement of the companys SOX 404 program including scoping risk assessment control design testing and documentation.
Drive governance over the outsourcedinternalaudit partner holding them accountable for quality timelines and professional standards.
Ensureall SOX documentation and testing results are completeaccurate and maintainedin accordance withPCAOB standards and internal policy.
Enterprise Risk Assessment(ERM)& Audit Planning
Overseesthe Companys ERM processbydevelopingandexecutinga risk-based annual audit plan that provides comprehensive coverage of financial operational IT and regulatory risks across the organization.
Proactivelyidentifycontrolenvironment gaps and emerging risks before theyescalate andcommunicate findings with timeliness and transparency to senior management and the Audit Committeewhen needed.
Medicare Advantage Regulatory Compliance Oversight
Assess compliance requirements specific to the Medicare Advantage regulatory landscape including the Model Audit Rule RADV readinessandencounter data integrity.
Partner with compliance legal and actuarial leaders to ensure audit programs reflect current CMS regulations.
Control Deficiency Remediation & Management Accountability
Oversee the identification of root causes behind control failuresmonitorremediation efforts and hold management accountable fortimelyand durable resolution of deficiencies.
Deliver regular clear status updates to executive leadership and the Audit Committeetranslating complex audit findings into actionable business intelligence.
Operational Audit Leadership
Lead operational audits across all functional areasfinance HR claims medical management pharmacy andtechnologyapplyinga consistent risk-basedmethodologyto evaluate process integrity andidentifyefficiency opportunities.
This includes overseeing IT general controls (ITGCs) and system-level controls related to ERP claims and data migration initiatives.
Control Culture & Business Partnership
Embed a culture of accountability by serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders on effective control design helping them understand what good looks like in practice.
Move the organization from a compliance-driven mindset toone ofownership where controls are embedded in daily operations rather than layered as an after-thought.
Audit Committee Engagement & Executive Reporting
Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee Chair providing regular reporting on audit results risk exposure program quality and remediation progress.
Apply strong executive presence and communication skills to translate audit data into strategic insights for the Board and senior leadership.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This role carries supervisory responsibility over theCompanys third-party external audit team including oversight of quality work standards timelines reporting and cost management.
Supervisory Requirements: Fulfill supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Job Requirements
Experience
Required:
15 years of progressive internal audit external audit or financial controls experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
8 years of experience with a publicly traded company including demonstrated knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and PCAOB auditing standards
Deepexpertisein Medicare Advantage plans risk adjustment and healthcare operations including familiarity with CMS regulations RADV and the Model Audit Rule
Experience leading audit work in complex regulatedhealthcareor insurance environments with strong emphasis on SOX and COSO framework application
Demonstrated experience directing and governing outsourced or co-sourced audit partnerships including vendor management and quality oversight
Preferred:
Experience supporting Audit Committee reporting and direct interaction with Board-level governance bodies
Prior experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm or national advisory firm within a healthcare or managed care practice
Exposure to ERP implementation controls data migration audits and IT general controls in a healthcare setting
Education
Required:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a closely related field
Preferred:
Masters degree in Accounting Business Administration (MBA) or Healthcare Administration
Graduate coursework or certification in risk management internal auditing or healthcare compliance
Training
Required:
Ongoing professional development in internal auditing standards including IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) standards and the COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework
Demonstrated working knowledge of PCAOB standards SEC reporting requirements and SOX Section 404 implementation
Preferred:
Training in Medicare Advantageregulatory compliance including CMS audit readiness RADV methodologies and encounter data management
Coursework or training in enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g. COSO ERM ISO 31000)
Data analytics and audit technology training (e.g. ACL/GalvanizeTeamMate or similar audit management tools)
Skills & Competencies
Technical / Role-Specific Skills
SOX 404 Program Management (Advanced):Demonstratedmastery of scoping risk assessment control design testingmethodology and PCAOB-compliant documentation across financial and IT controls
Medicare Advantage & Healthcare Regulatory Compliance (Advanced): In-depth knowledge of CMS regulations risk adjustmentmethodology RADV audit processes encounter data integrity and the Model Audit Rule as they apply to Medicare Advantage health plans
Enterprise Risk Management (Advanced): Ability to design and execute risk-based audit plans that address financial operational IT and regulatory risks across complex multi-functional organizations; fluency with COSO ERM framework
IT General Controls & Systems Audit (Intermediate to Advanced): Working knowledge of IT general controls ERP control environments data migration oversight and systems implementation auditingparticularly in claims pharmacy and financial systems
Audit Committee & Executive Communication (Advanced): Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex audit findings into concise strategic narratives for Board-level and C-suite audiences whilemaintainingfull independence from management decision-making
Remediation Management & Root Cause Analysis (Advanced): Systematic approach toidentifyingroot causes of control breakdowns designing corrective action plans and driving sustainable resolution with measurable outcomes
Data-Driven Audit Analytics (Intermediate): Familiarity with audit analytics tools (e.g. ACL IDEA Tableau or similar) to enhance audit coverageidentifyanomalies and improve audit efficiency across large data sets common in healthcare and claims environments.
Licensure
Required:
No specific licensure is mandated; however active professional standing in a recognized auditing or accounting credential is strongly expected at this level
Preferred:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred;indicatestechnical grounding in financial reporting accounting standards and attestation
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred; the global standard for internal audit professionalsdemonstratingproficiencyin IIA Standards risk management and governance
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred particularly given the IT controls and ERP oversight responsibilities of this role
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required totalk or hear. The employee regularlyis required tostand walk sit use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employeefrequentlylifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Alignment Healthcare LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran.
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Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location education responsibilities experience etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age protected veteran status gender identity or sexual orientation.
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