Vice President of Internal Audit Jobs
Vice President of Internal Audit jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology, at every level from director-track to chief audit executive, with specializations in operational audit, risk and controls, and IT audit. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, WA, WI & WY only).
Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.
Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Chief Compliance and Legal Officer (CCLO) who oversees and maintains strategic and operational accountability for TriWest’s audit function, the VP, Internal Audit is responsible for building, leading, and overseeing TriWest’s corporate audit function. The role evaluates key financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity and compliance controls. The VP, Internal Audit combines deep audit expertise with sound judgment and courage, focusing the function on the risks that matter most, and turning findings into practical actions that strengthen performance, controls, regulatory adherence and contractual compliance. The VP, Internal Audit reports to the CCLO and keeps the CCLO informed of audit activity, findings, and emerging risks. The VP, Internal Audit presents audit results to the Audit Committee in coordination with the CCLO and the Committee; exercises objective judgment; and has unrestricted access to the records, personnel, and systems needed to perform audits.
Education & Experience
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, healthcare administration, or related field • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) • U.S. Citizen • Must be able to receive a favorable interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation • 12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or related fields, with at least 5 years in healthcare or health plans • 7+ years of experience leading and managing audit teams and complex audit engagements, including at least 5 years at the Director level or above • Strong business judgment and ability to translate complex risk and control matters into clear implications and actions • Expertise in healthcare regulatory requirements and claims/benefits administration. • Working knowledge of COSO, risk assessment methodology, and IT general controls • Strong understanding of health plan systems, claims processing platforms, data integrity, and vendor/delegated entity oversight. • Excellent communication, leadership, analytical depth and technical writing skills, with ability to present complex issues to executive audiences.
Preferred:
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or Juris Doctor (JD) • Experience auditing health plans, managed care, or healthcare organizations • Experience auditing federal contracts, including TRICARE, VA, Medicare, or Medicaid programs • Experience and knowledge of the Military Health System and/or the VA health system • Experience building or restructuring an audit function • Veteran, Military Spouse or Military Affiliated
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute a risk-based enterprise audit plan covering finance, IT and information security, Human Capital, procurement, claims and payment integrity, network operations, legal and compliance functions, and vendors/external contractors (as required). • Coordinate the audit risk assessment with enterprise risk management. • Maintain the audit charter, methodology, and quality assurance program, consistent with recognized audit standards. • Build and lead a high-performing Internal Audit team, with a strong focus on talent, professional development, accountability and business acumen. • Audit performance against DHA and VA contract requirements and the internal controls supporting them, including controls for mandatory disclosure under FAR 52.203-13. • Evaluate internal controls supporting compliance with FAR, DFARS business system requirements (including 252.242-7006), and Cost Accounting Standards. • Evaluate HIPAA and Privacy Act controls in coordination with the privacy function. • Issue clear, well-supported audit reports, and track findings through remediation and report status and trends. • Coordinate with Finance and the external auditors to avoid duplication and support reliance on audit work.
• Evaluate organizational readiness for regulatory exams, client contractual audits, and accreditation reviews (e.g., URAC). • Manage audit forecasting, any co-sourced or third-party audit arrangements, and performance metrics. • Prepare and present audit results, risk dashboards, and trend analyses to executive leadership and the Audit Committee. • Establish audit data governance, metrics, and analytics to enable informed decision-making. • Develop and execute a professional development program, including required continuing education to maintain licenses and certifications. • Other duties as required.
Competencies
Coaching / Training / Mentoring: Actively foster actions required for desired business outcomes through ongoing constructive feedback.
Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.
Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; Adapt to different styles; Listen critically; Collaborate.
Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required.
Leadership: Successfully manage different styles of employees; Provide clear direction and effective coaching.
Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.
Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; Detail-oriented.
Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; Has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.
Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
• Remote/Hybrid, with travel to Corporate Headquarters in Phoenix, AZ required • Availability to work non-regular hours as necessary • Extensive computer work with prolonged periods of sitting
Company Overview
Taking Care of Our Nation’s Heroes.
It’s Who We Are. It’s What We Do.
Do you have a passion for serving those who served?
Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We’re On a Mission to Serve®!
Our job is to make sure that America’s heroes get connected to health care in the community.
At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we’ve proudly been on that important mission since 1996.
Benefits
We’re more than just a health care company. We’re passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
- Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid volunteer time
TriWest job postings typically include a salary range, which can vary based on the specific role and location, but generally this position ranges from around $290,000 to $330,000 per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity at every organizational level, and we highly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions based on merit and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Profile
We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, WA, WI & WY only).
Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.
Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Chief Compliance and Legal Officer (CCLO) who oversees and maintains strategic and operational accountability for TriWest’s audit function, the VP, Internal Audit is responsible for building, leading, and overseeing TriWest’s corporate audit function. The role evaluates key financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity and compliance controls. The VP, Internal Audit combines deep audit expertise with sound judgment and courage, focusing the function on the risks that matter most, and turning findings into practical actions that strengthen performance, controls, regulatory adherence and contractual compliance. The VP, Internal Audit reports to the CCLO and keeps the CCLO informed of audit activity, findings, and emerging risks. The VP, Internal Audit presents audit results to the Audit Committee in coordination with the CCLO and the Committee; exercises objective judgment; and has unrestricted access to the records, personnel, and systems needed to perform audits.
Education & Experience
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, healthcare administration, or related field • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) • U.S. Citizen • Must be able to receive a favorable interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation • 12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or related fields, with at least 5 years in healthcare or health plans • 7+ years of experience leading and managing audit teams and complex audit engagements, including at least 5 years at the Director level or above • Strong business judgment and ability to translate complex risk and control matters into clear implications and actions • Expertise in healthcare regulatory requirements and claims/benefits administration. • Working knowledge of COSO, risk assessment methodology, and IT general controls • Strong understanding of health plan systems, claims processing platforms, data integrity, and vendor/delegated entity oversight. • Excellent communication, leadership, analytical depth and technical writing skills, with ability to present complex issues to executive audiences.
Preferred:
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or Juris Doctor (JD) • Experience auditing health plans, managed care, or healthcare organizations • Experience auditing federal contracts, including TRICARE, VA, Medicare, or Medicaid programs • Experience and knowledge of the Military Health System and/or the VA health system • Experience building or restructuring an audit function • Veteran, Military Spouse or Military Affiliated
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute a risk-based enterprise audit plan covering finance, IT and information security, Human Capital, procurement, claims and payment integrity, network operations, legal and compliance functions, and vendors/external contractors (as required). • Coordinate the audit risk assessment with enterprise risk management. • Maintain the audit charter, methodology, and quality assurance program, consistent with recognized audit standards. • Build and lead a high-performing Internal Audit team, with a strong focus on talent, professional development, accountability and business acumen. • Audit performance against DHA and VA contract requirements and the internal controls supporting them, including controls for mandatory disclosure under FAR 52.203-13. • Evaluate internal controls supporting compliance with FAR, DFARS business system requirements (including 252.242-7006), and Cost Accounting Standards. • Evaluate HIPAA and Privacy Act controls in coordination with the privacy function. • Issue clear, well-supported audit reports, and track findings through remediation and report status and trends. • Coordinate with Finance and the external auditors to avoid duplication and support reliance on audit work.
• Evaluate organizational readiness for regulatory exams, client contractual audits, and accreditation reviews (e.g., URAC). • Manage audit forecasting, any co-sourced or third-party audit arrangements, and performance metrics. • Prepare and present audit results, risk dashboards, and trend analyses to executive leadership and the Audit Committee. • Establish audit data governance, metrics, and analytics to enable informed decision-making. • Develop and execute a professional development program, including required continuing education to maintain licenses and certifications. • Other duties as required.
Competencies
Coaching / Training / Mentoring: Actively foster actions required for desired business outcomes through ongoing constructive feedback.
Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.
Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; Adapt to different styles; Listen critically; Collaborate.
Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required.
Leadership: Successfully manage different styles of employees; Provide clear direction and effective coaching.
Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.
Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; Detail-oriented.
Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; Has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.
Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
• Remote/Hybrid, with travel to Corporate Headquarters in Phoenix, AZ required • Availability to work non-regular hours as necessary • Extensive computer work with prolonged periods of sitting
Company Overview
Taking Care of Our Nation’s Heroes.
It’s Who We Are. It’s What We Do.
Do you have a passion for serving those who served?
Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We’re On a Mission to Serve®!
Our job is to make sure that America’s heroes get connected to health care in the community.
At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we’ve proudly been on that important mission since 1996.
Benefits
We’re more than just a health care company. We’re passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
- Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid volunteer time
TriWest job postings typically include a salary range, which can vary based on the specific role and location, but generally this position ranges from around $290,000 to $330,000 per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity at every organizational level, and we highly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions based on merit and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Fintech
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of internal audit jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive internal audit or public accounting experience
- CIA, CPA, or CISA certification required or strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing an internal audit team
- Deep knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls frameworks such as COSO or COBIT
- Experience presenting audit findings to executive leadership and audit committees
- Proficiency with audit management and GRC software platforms
Tips for Your Vice President of Internal Audit Job Search
Quantify audit scope on your resume
Hiring managers want to see the size of what you've overseen. Cite the number of business units audited, annual audit plan cycles managed, or the revenue footprint of entities your team covered to give your experience immediate context.
Highlight your regulatory exposure directly
Filter openings by the regulatory environment listed in the posting, then match your resume language to it. SOX compliance, FDIC examinations, and HIPAA audits each signal a different industry context, and your resume should reflect the ones you've actually worked within.
Align certifications to the posting requirements
Many postings require or strongly prefer a CIA, CPA, or CISA. If you hold multiple credentials, place them prominently and note the year obtained. Candidates who bury certifications in a footer often lose out to equally qualified applicants who front-load them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of internal audit openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a controls-failure example for interviews
Interviewers at this level routinely ask you to walk through a material control deficiency you identified and how you escalated it to the audit committee or board. Have a specific, structured example ready that covers the finding, the risk rating, your communication approach, and the resolution.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the VP level, audit budget authority, team headcount, and direct access to the audit committee chair are as important as base pay. Before accepting, clarify reporting lines and whether the role has a dotted or solid line to the board, since that distinction shapes your independence and effectiveness.
Vice President of Internal Audit Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of internal audits?
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Banc of California are hiring the most vice president of internal audits right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Arizona, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large manufacturers tend to post the most openings at this level.
How many vice president of internal audit jobs are remote?
About 27% of vice president of internal audit openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the seniority and board-interaction demands of the role. IT audit and enterprise risk sub-areas of the function tend to offer the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements compared to operational or financial audit leadership roles.
How do you become a vice president of internal audit?
Most vice presidents of internal audit follow a path that begins with public accounting or entry-level internal audit roles, progresses through audit manager and director positions, and culminates in leading an audit function. Earning a CIA or CPA early accelerates advancement. Building experience presenting to senior leadership and audit committees, and developing cross-functional risk knowledge, are the steps that distinguish director-level candidates ready for VP elevation.
Can you get a vice president of internal audit job without extensive leadership experience?
Moving directly into a VP of internal audit role with minimal leadership experience is uncommon because the position typically requires oversight of a team and direct accountability to an audit committee. Candidates who move fastest are those who take on interim audit leadership during staff transitions, lead high-visibility special investigations, or manage co-sourced audit engagements that demonstrate they can direct external teams and report findings at the executive level.
What does the vice president of internal audit interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial screen with HR or a talent partner, a technical interview with the CFO or chief risk officer focused on audit methodology and controls frameworks, a presentation round where you walk through a sample audit plan or past audit committee report, and a final meeting with the audit committee chair or board member. References are checked thoroughly, and background screenings commonly include professional license verification.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of internal audit jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of internal audit jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your industry background and certification profile, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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