Reviews and approves audit workpapers and reports to ensure conclusions are well supported, clearly communicated, and actionable
Monitors delivery against budgets and timelines; proactively identify and address risks to execution
Stays current on business, industry, and regulatory developments relevant to audit coverage
Performs other duties as assigned
Supports execution of the SOX 404 program and coordinate closely with third party service providers
Leads walkthroughs and design effectiveness assessments of key controls, including evaluation of control objectives, risk alignment, and IPE completeness and accuracy
Oversees co‑sourced operating effectiveness testing, including review of testing strategies, evaluation of results, and resolution of testing issues
Applies professional judgment to control deficiency evaluation, severity assessment, and remediation sufficiency
Serves as a key liaison with External Audit to align testing approaches, support reliance, and address review comments
Provides direct people leadership to 2-4 Internal Audit Associates, including work assignment, coaching, performance feedback, and development planning
Reviews staff workpapers and provide timely, constructive feedback to ensure adherence to audit standards and expectations
Supports hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring of internal audit staff
Provides day‑to‑day oversight and project management of co‑sourced resources supporting SOX and operational audits, including coordination of scope, timelines, deliverables, and quality review
Serves as one of the primary points of contact for assigned co‑source engagements, facilitating communication, resolving issues, and escalating risks or delivery concerns as appropriate
Fosters a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement within the audit team
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
7–10+ years of internal audit or external audit experience, including
significant SOX 404 leadership,
risk based operational audit management,
experience supervising staff or leading engagements.
Preferred Industry: Healthcare/provider, pharmacy services, payer, or life sciences experience; understanding of revenue cycle, 340B risk, supply chain, and regulatory compliance.
CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred.
Strong knowledge of COSO, IIA Standards, SOX/PCAOB expectations, and ITGC concepts; comfortable testing IPE and data flows.
Proficiency with audit management platforms preferred (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard, TeamMate).
Strong capabilities in productivity tools (Excel/PowerPoint; Power Query/Power BI a plus).
Excellent writing and presentation skills; ability to explain complex issues to non-technical stakeholders.
Percentage of Travel: 0-25%
To perform this role will require frequently sitting, typing on keyboard with fingers, and occasionally standing, walking and climbing (stairs/ladders). The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 1-10 lbs**
About our Line of Business
BrightSpring Health Services provides complementary home- and community-based health solutions for complex populations in need of specialized and/or chronic care. Through the Company’s service lines, including pharmacy, home health care, and rehabilitation, we provide comprehensive and more integrated care and clinical solutions in all 50 states to over 475,000 customers, clients and patients daily. BrightSpring has consistently demonstrated strong and industry-leading quality metrics across its services lines, while improving the health and quality of life for high-need individuals and reducing overall healthcare system costs. For more information, please visit www.brightspringhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
