Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Sr. Internal Audit Consultant

Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
  • 4-6+ years of progressive audit experience; internal audit experience preferred.
  • Professional certification required (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA).
  • Experience with AI, analytics, or automation use cases that yield significant results.
  • Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python).

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute risk-based audits and consulting engagements from planning to actionable recommendations.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on high-impact projects and provide consultative support to management.
  • Champion the adoption of technology, AI, and data analytics within the audit team.
  • Design and utilize automation tools to perform comprehensive data analysis and identify insights.
  • Establish continuous monitoring capabilities for real-time risk assurance and insights.
  • Assist with financial, operational, and IT controls testing and communicate findings effectively.
  • Create and present thorough reports to stakeholders, focusing on solutions and root causes.

Benefits

  • Healthy work-life balance (~37.5 weekly hours) with significant autonomy and flexibility.
  • Competitive benefits with a strong culture of continuous learning and development.
Full Job Description

What we need

As a valued member of the Audit and Risk Management (ARM) team, the Senior Internal Auditor & Consultant will independently lead a portfolio of complex and strategic engagements—including risk-based audits, focused audits of new areas, and high-impact consulting projects—while also spearheading key internal initiatives such as advancing the team’s use of AI, analytics, and automation. This role is a critical partner to the business, providing assurance and recommendations that add significant value to the organization.

This position is eligible for the Flex persona.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking self-starter with a passion for both deep analysis and collaborative problem-solving. This position requires a strong foundation in risk assessments and controls, combined with the strategic mindset to act as a trusted advisor to business leaders. The Senior Internal Auditor & Consultant will not only execute assurance engagements but will also lead projects that shape the future of the audit function through analytics, technology, and innovation.

This position pairs the benefits of a healthy work-life balance (~37.5 weekly hours), significant autonomy, and flexible work arrangements with the high-impact opportunity to influence business processes, risks, and controls. You will gain significant exposure across the organization and interact directly with management, supported by competitive benefits and a strong culture dedicated to continuous learning and development.

Your Day to Day

  • Lead and execute end-to-end risk-based audits and consulting engagements, from planning (e.g., scoping and risk assessment) to delivering actionable recommendations that add significant value.

  • Act as a trusted business partner, leading high-impact advisory projects and providing consultative support to help management navigate complex changes and strategic initiatives.

  • Spearhead internal projects such as championing the use of technology, AI, and data analytics that advanced the team’s capabilities and strategic vision.

  • Design and execute advanced analytical procedures using automation tools to conduct full population testing, identify anomalies, and generate deeper, value-add insights for the business.

  • Develop and maintain continuous monitoring capabilities for key business processes to provide real-time risk assurance and proactive insights.

  • Assist with the testing of financial, operational, and IT controls when needed, identifying and presenting findings in a clear, business-centric manner.

  • Create and present effective reporting to process owners and executives, focusing on root causes and practical solutions.

  • Build and maintain strong partnership-basedrelationships with key stakeholders, fostering a culture of control consciousness and continuous improvement.

  • Mentor and provide guidance to other team members, acting as a subject matter expert on complex audit topics and advanced analytics.

We’re Looking for:

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead complex projects with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment.

  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage/track multiple concurrent engagements, adapt to changing priorities, and escalate notable items.

  • Expert-level analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to identify root causes and provide practical, value-added recommendations.

  • A strong technical aptitude and an analytical mindset, with the proven ability to translate business challenges into practical, value-added solutions using analytics, AI, and automation.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for articulating complex issues to a variety of audiences in a clear and influential way.

  • A strong business acumen and strategic mindset, with the ability to connect audit and technology initiatives to broader business objectives.

  • Positive and influential interpersonal skills, with a track record of building trust and credibility as a consultative partner to peers and leaders.

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. A graduate degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Accounting) is a plus.

  • 4-6+ years of progressive audit experience. An internal audit background (with experience in risk-based audits and/or new audit areas) is strongly preferred.

  • Experience in the Healthcare industry is a plus but not required.

  • Professional certification or credible progression is required (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA).

  • Hands-on experience with identifying and executing AI, analytics, or automation use cases with valuable outcomes (e.g., automating tasks or analysis that results in significant time savings, full population testing to identify outliers, creating executive reporting that provides key insights)

  • Proficiency and experience with applying data analytics, automation, and visualization tools (e.g., Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Alteryx, Python, Sigma Computing, DAX).

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Minimum Education Requirements:

High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above

Location
Boston, HinghamTime Type
Full time

Salary Range: $102,600.00 - $125,400.00


The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.  An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.

This job is also eligible for variable pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.

Note:  No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is a state licensed private health insurance company under the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with headquarters in Boston. It is the largest health plan in Massachusetts, serving 2.8 million members. BCBSMA is committed to providing access to high-quality, affordable health care to help improve the health and well-being of its members and the communities it serves.
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Size
3,700 employees
Industry
Founded
1937

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