Responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing a wide range of internal audits and investigations to ensure alignment with federal and state regulatory requirements as well as organizational policies and procedures. Identify improper accounting and/or documentation and formulate proposed corrective actions. Issue, manage, and track corrective action plans. Identify and analyze compliance-related trends for review by Vinfen leadership, Research issues and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures.
Responsibilities:The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed
below:
• Assist Director of Compliance and Lead Internal Auditor in developing and implementing a multi-year audit plan.
• Maintain mechanisms for tracking status of all open and close audits.
• Conduct regular audits in accordance with industry and regulatory standards and organizational audit policies and procedures. Travel to assigned program and office locationsto conduct audits or investigations.
• Sample compliance audits can/may include SSA Representative Payees; internal policies regarding cash handling (including money logs and transaction tracking); payroll audits; and/or other billing audits, among others.
• Assist external auditors with billing audits. Perform follow up audits as needed based on findings.
• Assist in the completion of internal compliance related investigations, including but not limited to use of client funds; financial control investigations, etc.
• Prepare clear and detailed audit reports identifying necessary corrective actions and assessing risk.
• Work with Lead Internal Audit to identify trends and root cause analysis, as needed.
• Monitor compliance with corrective actions.
• Provide training and support to field staff on processimprovements.
• Perform other related duties, as required.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of auditing and monitoring processes and evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.
• Ability to work on time sensitive matters.
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications:Typical Requirements:
At least 3-5 years’ related experience in auditing, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Preferred /Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field strongly preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
Driving Requirements:
Driving for persons served is not required.
Physical Effort:
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear and communicate with clients, staff and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.