Senior Analyst Assurance and Controls

Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex injuries and diagnoses. The company has been a pioneer in value-based care since 1991 and has an exceptional track record of generating the very best outcomes for patients, payers, and providers. Deep clinical expertise is the foundation for every part of Paradigm’s business: risk-based clinical solutions, case management, specialty networks, home health, shared decision support, and payment integrity programs.

We’re proud to be recognized—again! For the fourth year in a row, we’ve been certified by Great Place to Work®, and for the third consecutive year, we’ve earned a spot on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and employee-centric culture where people thrive.

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This role is a proactive, analytical, and highly visible contributor responsible for executing assurance activities, operational audits, financial and compliance audits, and broader risk and controls initiatives as defined by the PCAOB and COSO. The Senior Analyst supports the end-to-end audit lifecycle—planning, walkthroughs, design assessment, testing, documentation, reporting, and remediation verification—while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, IT, and other business areas. The role leverages audit technology (including AuditBoard) and data-driven techniques to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and insight, and contributes to risk assessment and the annual audit plan.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and execute compliance and audit activities, including process walkthroughs, control design assessments, testing, and preparation of audit documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Perform operational, financial, and compliance audits to evaluate effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Identify control deficiencies, process gaps, and risk exposures; perform root cause analysis and develop practical, value added recommendations.
• Prepare clear, well supported audit workpapers and reports that communicate risks, root causes, and recommended actions to management.
• Utilize AuditBoard to manage audit planning, execution, reporting, issue tracking, and follow up activities.
• Partner with cross functional stakeholders to support remediation efforts, validate corrective actions, and monitor resolution of prior findings.
• Contribute to annual risk assessments, ICFR scoping, and development of the internal audit plan using business insight, analytics, and emerging risk considerations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, as assigned, to support audit deliverables and promote efficient reliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of audit and assurance processes using technology, data analytics, automation, and trend analysis.
• Support special projects, investigations, and ERM related activities as assigned; remain current on auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and industry risks, and adhere to IIA Standards.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA a plus
• CPA or CIA certification required; CISA or other relevant certifications preferred
• 5+ years of internal and/or external audit experience with hands-on SOX compliance experience
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOX requirements, COSO framework, IIA Standards, PCAOB standards, and U.S. GAAP
• Hands-on experience with AuditBoard (SOXHub) preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI or similar preferred
• Highly skilled in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to produce polished, executive-ready presentations
• Familiarity with Oracle preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management


Paradigm Benefits:

• Health and wellness– We want our people to be and stay healthy, so we offer PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only).
• Financial incentives – Paradigm’s financial benefits help prepare you for the future: competitive salaries, 401(k) matching contributions, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending and commuter accounts, and employer-matched HSA contributions.
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