Better at Work. Better at Life. When you work at St. Jude, you’ll join a highly collaborative work culture that inspires you daily to be your best. With opportunities for learning and growth, you can shape a career path that is right for you while also enjoying all the benefits and stability of working for a world-class institution. This includes work-life balance, generous paid time-off, and on-campus conveniences that simplify life. Join us, and you’ll quickly see why our employees consistently rank St. Jude on Glassdoor as a “Best Place to Work.” Position Overview The Internal Audit Project Manager performs end-to-end internal audit projects, including planning, execution, and reporting. Internal audit projects include the evaluation of a wide variety of processes (including operational, financial, compliance, and strategic) and controls within St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to assess the effectiveness of the system of internal control. This position will work collaboratively with other department personnel to drive the completion of the audit plan. Job Responsibilities: Performs end-to-end audit process including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and post audit activities. For assigned audits, gathers sufficient background information for audit scope. In conjunction with VP, Chief Audit Officer, plans the audit based on the objectives of the activity being reviewed and the processes used to control performance. Discusses proposed audit scope with VP, Chief Audit Officer. Organizes and conducts entrance conference with key stakeholders. Solicits management concerns regarding activity to be audited. Meets with chairman/department director to review management's system of control to identify and evaluate key control points. Considers the significant risks to the activity, its objectives, resources, and operations and the methods by which the potential impact of risk is kept to an acceptable level. Obtains/prepares flow charts of key processes as appropriate. Assesses department compliance with policies, plans, standards, laws, and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations. Evaluates the department’s accomplishment of established goals and objectives. Evaluates the use of internal performance monitors. Makes judgments regarding key internal controls and risk areas. Based on the controls review and audit scope, develops an audit program. Considers indicators of potential fraudulent activities. Keeps audit program updated to reflect significant changes made during the audit. Keeps VP, Chief Audit Officer current with audit project progression. Obtains, analyzes, and appraises data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion of the adequacy and effectiveness of the system being reviewed. As necessary, obtains input on data sources and data analysis approach. Uses automated tools to extract and analyze data. Documents audit conclusions on workpapers that record and summarize data. Discusses conclusions with VP, Chief Audit Officer. Periodically conducts preliminary discussions of identified deficiencies with operating personnel to verify facts and to obtain explanations. Documents concerns that have relevance for other audits on the annual plan or the annual risk assessment. Summarizes audit findings and recommendations; prepares Audit Report. Under VP, Chief Audit Officer’s supervision, discusses draft documents with chairman/department director at an exit conference. Solicits written responses that include clear action plans and implementation dates and incorporates those into final report. Manages the completeness and relevance of management’s written responses. Performs special projects and investigations as required at the direction of management or the Audit & Compliance Committee of the Board of Governors. Works collaboratively with stakeholders to appraise the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve internal controls. Contributes to the annual risk assessment process with interviews and analysis. Develops and maintains relationships across the institution. Maintains focus on professional development and continuous professional education. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Minimum Education and/or Training: Bachelor's degree in accounting/auditing, business administration, operations management, or related field of study required. Master's degree preferred. Minimum Experience: Minimum Requirement: 5+ years of auditing experience or public accounting experience serving clients. Experience leading / managing projects end-to-end, including planning, scoping, fieldwork and reporting. Experience with audit management software/audit data analysis software package preferred. Some experience working with cross-functional teams and interacting with relevant stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership. Proven performance in earlier role. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only: Professional certification (e.g., Certified Public Accountant(CPA), Certified Internal Auditor(CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE)), preferred. Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $78,000 - $139,360 per year for the role of Internal Audit Project Manager. Explore our exceptional benefits! Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment. Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future. St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.