Senior Internal Auditor

Overview:

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

 

 As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in helping the organization strengthen internal controls, manage risk, and improve operational effectiveness. You will independently lead audit engagements from planning through reporting, using data analysis, research, and professional judgment to identify risks, evaluate processes, and provide meaningful recommendations that support organizational success. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with leaders across the organization, gain insight into a variety of business functions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, compliance, and accountability.

 

What You'll Do:

• Lead and perform audits from planning through reporting.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
• Analyze financial and operational data to support audit objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders to communicate audit scope, findings, and recommendations.
• Prepare audit documentation, reports, and presentations for leadership.
• Escalate significant risks and issues while exercising sound professional judgment.

Who You Are:

• An experienced senior-level auditor with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled at assessing risk, evaluating controls, and interpreting data.
• Able to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines.
• A strong communicator who builds relationships and delivers clear recommendations.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to integrity and continuous improvement.

Department Description:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure: Certified Public Accountant Preferred Certified Internal Auditor Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree Accounting Or Finance Or Business Administration Or Master's Degree Accounting Required Experience: 4 Years Auditing Required 1 Year Healthcare Preferred