SVP & Chief Audit Executive

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

The Chief Audit Executive (CAE) will provide comprehensive oversight and direction for all audit programs at Dallas County Hospital District, encompassing Parkland Health and Affiliates. This role ensures that organizational assets are safeguarded, records are reliable, and internal controls meet the highest standards of the IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. This role requires a strategic vision to oversee the Internal Audit Department’s goals, aligning audit activities with the organization’s objectives and ensuring sound internal controls across all departments. The CAE plays an important role in evaluating and strengthening the organization’s internal controls and audit practices, while providing both strategic and tactical direction to the Internal Audit Department.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA) preferred.

Experience

• Ten or more years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance in a healthcare, government, or public sector, with at least 5 years in a senior or managerial role.
• Proven experience in team management, leading audit engagements, and effective communication with executive leadership and boards.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must be a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).

Skill or Special Abilities

• Must have strong management and leadership skills.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have superior analytical and problem-solving abilities and be able to utilize these skills to develop sound recommendations for management's consideration.
• Must have an understanding of systems design and be able to manage audits of computer information systems.
• Must be proficient with Personal Computer, spreadsheet, communications, and word processing software and have the ability to work well with others.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage complex relationships across multiple levels of the organization.
• Must have a good understanding of the organization’s business processes and the structures used in the delivery of the processes.
• Must understand the IT environment to identify and assess the magnitude of the IT related issues facing the organization.
• Must communicate in a concise, professional manner to be effective in articulating risks and opportunities to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including the board, senior management, external auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development of annual Audit Plan for Parkland departments, based upon the length of time since last audited, risk and exposure assessment, and available time and resources, tracks the plan's status, and prepares monthly status reports for the Board of Parkland to ensure a systematic program of audits to verify the financial status and operating procedures of Parkland.
• Prepares a monthly report for the Parkland Board to report observations and status of current audits and adherence to annual Audit Plan.
• Ensures that all audits and departmental activities are conducted in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards) and other relevant licensure and certification standards.
• Ensures audit responsibilities are assigned to auditors and that meetings with departments to be audited are set to ensure adherence to the Audit Plan and to establish contact with all levels of management to ensure the fulfillment of the audit process.
• Identifies steps to be taken for each audit, authorizes the audit scope and techniques to be used, and evaluates the on-going audit findings and recommendations of the audit staff to provide direction to the audit program to ensure audits of Parkland departments are consistent and thorough.
• Coordinates efforts of the annual external audit by assigning audit staff to assist, reviews reports by the external auditors and ensures non-duplication of efforts between the two audit staffs.
• Serves on various interdisciplinary committees as assigned to provide expertise and representation from the Internal Audit Services Department.
• Routinely collects critical feedback from stakeholders to improve internal audit service and ensure stakeholder expectations are continuously assessed and met.
• Communicates with the President/CEO as well as other Executive Vice-Presidents on all matters pertaining to internal audits as needed.
• Educate management and staff on risks, internal controls, and fraud prevention and detection.
• Advocate for a strong control environment by developing policies and procedures that enhance the effectiveness of the internal audit function.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, work flows, etc. for the area and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
• Develops and monitors annual budgets that ensure the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and revises annual goals and objectives for the department that support the missions and objectives of Parkland.
• Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.