Director, Internal Audit

This is an in-office position.

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is a leader in dental benefits, plus so much more.

We improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and our corporate giving builds healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. We devote our time, talents and financial resources to improve oral and overall health, and we invest in initiatives that support youth, education, workforce and economic development.

We are a force for good-part of the reason why employees find working at Delta Dental fulfilling. Delta Dental companies nationwide comprise the Delta Dental Plans Association, which provides coverage to more than 83 million Americans and operates two of the nation's largest networks of participating dentists. For more, visitwww.deltadentalmi.comandwww.vibrantcommunities.com, and apply online atwww.deltadentalmi.com/careers.

Job Summary:

Oversees the Internal Audit activities of the Quality Assurance department on behalf of Delta Dental of Michigan and its affiliates as assigned.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Directs the daily activities of the Internal Audit team responsible for auditing processes, transactions, records, metrics, systems, and technology in order to identify and minimize risk, ensure compliance, and improve effectiveness of operations and controls.

• Develops and implements a risk-based audit plan that includes determining appropriate audit cycles and audit strategy. This includes coordination of scheduling, assigning work, and estimating resources needed for completion of a forward looking 12-18 month audit plan. Also includes performing continuous monitoring activities (working closely with senior management and risk management) and adjusting the audit plan when appropriate.

• Conducts operational and financial audits to evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal control as well as compliance with Company policies and procedures.

• Oversees SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits and other certification audits, such as HITRUST, as requested.

• Develops and enforces policies, guidelines, and procedures for Internal Audit activities in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, and customer contracts.

• Participates in the development and monitoring of the annual budget for the Internal Audit function.

• Communicates with and advises executive management on the planning, activities, and findings of the Internal Audit team.

• Conducts internal investigations of irregularities, policy violations, suspected fraud, or other matters as requested by senior management.

• Identifies and recommends improvements in internal controls to mitigate identified risks.

• Makes recommendations to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve operation efficiencies.

• Participates on Compliance Committee, Enterprise Risk Management Committee, Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement, and other committees upon the request of management.

• Compiles and completes reports of audit findings for submission to the Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors, and upon request, meets with the Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors.

• Reviews specific operations or processes at the request of the Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors and senior management.

• Interviews, hires, evaluates, manages, and develops staff in order to ensure accountability for the achievement of corporate, departmental, and individual goals and objectives.

• Maintains relationships with internal department leaders, committee and work group members, and various external contacts, including customers, external auditors, and affiliates' senior leaders.

Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.

Position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field, seven years of auditing experience, three years of experience in the insurance industry, and five years of management experience. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation required. Strong preference for one of the following: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified IT Auditor (CIA), GIAC Systems and Network Auditor Certification (GNSA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Position requires advanced knowledge of standards for the professional practice of auditing, research methodology, sampling techniques, mathematical concepts, analytical tools and software, root cause analysis, quality and risk management, accounting principles and practices, insurance products, terminology, and concepts, and ethical business practices; strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to analyze and resolve highly complex problems using independent judgment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.