Role Purpose and Scope
Audit and Compliance Services (ACS) invites candidates to apply to the Deputy Director, Health System Internal Audit position. Reporting to the Director, Audit and Management Services, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to a dedicated team of auditors serving the VCU Health System, ensuring all audit activities are performed in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
This position serves as a key liaison with the Health System Leadership, Compliance, and external auditors to facilitate collaboration, ensure comprehensive assurance coverage, and maximize audit and compliance efficiencies. The Deputy Director is responsible for leading the Health System’s risk-based internal audit program through the development and execution of a comprehensive audit strategy aligned with organizational priorities and emerging risks. The incumbent directs the annual enterprise risk assessment process and develops the Internal Audit Plan, addressing strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and compliance risks.
By continuously evaluating the Health System’s operating environment, the role establishes audit priorities, resource allocation plans, and engagement schedules to address key risk areas. The position provides governance for all phases of audit engagements, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow up, while ensuring adherence to professional standards and the delivery of high-quality results. Through thoughtful leadership and effective decision making, this role ensures internal audit activities provide meaningful insights, strengthen organizational accountability, and support the achievement of the Health System’s objectives.
Core Leadership Responsibilities
Oversee a broad portfolio of activities, including internal audits, targeted reviews, special projects, fraud investigations, advisory and consulting services, and requests from management and the Audit Committee.
Prepare and review detailed audit reports, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations grounded in applicable laws, regulations, policies, and industry best practices. Collaborate with audit staff to address review comments, incorporate revisions, and ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely issuance of final audit reports.
Communicate audit results and recommendations to management, facilitate discussions regarding audit findings, and address management questions or concerns related to draft reports.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and document corrective action plans that effectively address identified findings and recommendations.
Provide strategic leadership for the Health System audit function, contributing to departmental goal setting, long-range planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency through ongoing monitoring and assessment activities and lead the implementation of resulting improvement projects.
Manage and develop audit staff through recruitment, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and professional development, fostering a high-performing and engaged team.
Coordinate with the internal audit team to develop materials for Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and Operational Compliance Committee meetings, and present engagement results and related matters as requested.
Conduct follow-up reviews of audit recommendations upon the expiration of r target completion dates and prepare reports summarizing the status and results for the Audit Committee.
Maintain required professional certifications and complete continuing professional (CPE) to meet departmental, professional, and regulatory requirements.
Lead and/or participate in special reviews, including fraud investigations, and communicate findings to the appropriate senior leadership, legal counsel, and law enforcement authorities, as applicable.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
