Senior Auditor, Harris Health

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 17466
Department: Auditor's Office
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

Join our HHIA team as a Senior Auditor, where you'll apply your expertise to strengthen accountability, enhance operational effectiveness, and promote public trust in a healthcare system dedicated to serving the Harris County community!

What We Offer Future Team Members

• Competitive pay of up to $115, 000.00 annually, commensurate with pay
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a zero-premium medical plan for employees, with affordable coverage options for spouses and dependents
• Outstanding Retirement Program
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday
• Additional Perks: Subsidized transit/commute assistance, professional development/growth opportunities, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer status, and corporate discounts/memberships.

Job Overview

The Harris Health Internal Audit team seeks an experienced, motivated, and highly collaborative Senior Auditor who takes true ownership and pride in their work. If you are a self-starter who enjoys solving complex problems, engaging with client leadership, and driving meaningful operational improvements, you will thrive in this role.

Under the direct leadership of the Audit Manager with support from the Chief Assistant, the Senior Auditor will:

• Effectively Plan Engagements: Drive well-reasoned engagement planning processes to assess relevant risks, identify key controls, establish a clear scope and objectives, and develop appropriate audit procedures.
• Accurately Evaluate Processes and Controls: Assess the adequacy of internal controls, the accuracy of financial information, and adherence to policies, procedures, state/federal regulations (e.g., CMS Conditions of Participation, HIPAA), and accreditation standards.
• Prepare High-Quality Workpapers: Prepare timely, clear, concise, complete, accurate, and well-organized workpapers adhering to the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards, Yellow Book standards, and Internal Audit division guidelines.
• Contribute to Evidence-Based Reports: Identify root causes of control or process deficiencies and draft clear, impactful audit findings and actionable recommendations that add tangible value.
• Maintain Positive Relationships: Foster open communication and work collaboratively with the audit team and client, clearly and confidently present essential information and solicit client feedback to ensure accuracy and buy-in, and coordinate audit activities to ensure minimal disruption of the client's daily operations.
• Diversify Operational Exposure: Conduct on-site audit procedures within the various Harris Health clinical facilities, administrative offices, and specialized service areas, including the correctional healthcare setting.
• Support Mentorship & Continuous Improvement: Serve as a mentor to junior staff and actively explore new tools and techniques to enhance audit efficiency.

Requirements
Experience

• Three to five years of healthcare industry experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related subject from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant professional certification is desired (e.g., CIA, CPA, CHIAP, CISA or CFE). CIA is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Highly effective project management skills with the ability to adeptly handle multiple tasks.
• Understanding of IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards, other applicable professional standards and frameworks, and policies and procedures.
• Exceptional ability to think critically and accurately analyze complex issues and information.
• Strong knowledge of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation, state and federal healthcare regulations, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and healthcare accreditation standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic workpapers, and enterprise resource planning systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of judgment, discretion, and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to take on additional tasks and projects outside of core areas of expertise.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

General Information

• Position Type: Full-time | Regular
• Work Location:
  • Harris County Auditor's Office: 1111 Fannin Street, 10th Floor, Houston, TX
  • Harris Health: 4800 Fournace Place, 2nd Floor, Bellaire, TX
• Work Environment: This position operates in a hybrid work environment and requires a minimum of three (3) days per week on-site, based on operational needs.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday | 40 hrs. per week
• Travel: Ability to travel to various locations within Harris County
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to push/pull up to 20 lbs. and lift/carry up to 20 lbs.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should apply via:

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: