Associate Director Internal Audit - Hybrid, Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is responsible for managing all internal audit and advisory services within designated specialty area for the company. Responsible for the performance of the strategic, financial, operational, and information systems audits and special projects to assess the existence, effectiveness, and efficiency of the business controls, financial information, and compliance with laws and regulations.

If you are located in Minnetonka, MN, you will have the flexibility to work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide staff with professional and technical expertise and guidance to ensure that audit objectives and scope are satisfied. This includes assisting staff members and audit contractors in the development and negotiation of audit recommendations and responses, evaluating the performance of the audit team, and providing guidance regarding departmental and company policies and procedures
• Create, review, and approve pertinent audit workpapers and communications of audit results. Workpapers should comply with department and IIA standards for content and quality
• Perform internal audits including audit planning, detailing control procedures and related testing and reporting in accordance with professional and departmental standards, including financial (Sarbanes-Oxley testing) and operational projects
• Provide managerial oversight over more complex and / or highly visible audit and advisory engagements
• Participate in pertinent risk assessment processes led by the Audit Management Team to ensure that audit plans cover higher risk areas. For all audit projects for the assigned business area(s), develop / approve the project risk assessment, audit objectives, scope, and audit program
• Lead / Participate in special projects undertaken by the department and / or the Company
• Act as a mentor for other management team members across IAAS
• Ensure IAAS resources are effectively scheduled and deployed across audit engagements
• Focus on resource optimization across segments within the IAAS Department
• Manage larger teams with a larger span of controls
• Drive segment risk strategy in partnership with Director(s), leading to determination of audit priorities

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, technology, or related discipline
• 7+ years of relevant business experience, internal audit, or public accounting experience
• Solid understanding of auditing concepts and how to apply them
• Solid interpersonal skills while working effectively with a team
• Desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities
• Demonstrated capability of building solid, high performing teams
• Demonstrated capability to manage a variety of differing priorities and commitments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant assurance certification (CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA)
• A thorough understanding of risk and internal control concepts and their practical application
• Experience in health insurance systems
• Experience working in a complex IT / IS environment
• Provider experience
• Demonstrated creativity and initiative in enabling business solutions
• Excellent strategic skills and proven ability to lead change
• Solid oral and written communication skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to