VP, Chief Audit Officer - REMOTE

At Prime Therapeutics (Prime), we are a different kind of PBM, with a purpose beyond profits and a unique ability to connect care for those we serve. Looking for a purpose-driven career? Come build the future of pharmacy with us.

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Job Description

The Vice President Chief Audit Officer is responsible for developing and leading the overall internal audit function for the organization and for planning and conducting compliance, financial and operational audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and organizational risk. This role has primary leadership responsibility for maintaining and strengthening a world-class internal control environment, in addition to providing recommendations to Prime’s Executive Leadership Team, external auditors and the Compliance and Audit Committee of the Board. The role also owns and directs the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, integrating risk insights across functions and fostering a proactive risk culture. The role drives ERM's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and responsiveness to emerging risks and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Set the vison and strategy for Internal Audit in alignment with Primes’ mission, vision and strategic priorities; develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based financial, operational/compliance and IT systems audit plan and ensure management completes agreed upon action plans to minimize future risk
• Oversee risk assessment, audit planning, and execution of a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan across financial, operational, compliance, and IT domains, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions to mitigate future risks
• Oversee the strategic direction and integration of ERM across the organization by guiding the development of frameworks, methodologies, and initiatives that enhance risk identification, assessment, and mitigation in alignment with Prime’s overall risk objectives
• Foster a culture of proactive risk management across the organization, leveraging emerging technologies and data analytics to enhance risk practices
• Oversee execution of continuous risk assessments to identify key risks for the organization and work with executive leadership on development and communication of risk response plans including detailed compliance and fraud risk assessments; aggregate deficiencies and determine areas where the Company should focus to enhance procedures
• Effectively communicate audit reports, internal control deficiencies and recommendations for addressing/minimizing risk to Prime’s Executive Leadership Team, the Finance, Compliance and Audit Committee of the Board, and other key individuals within the organization
• Develop and foster a culture of continuous improvement, working with team to enhance existing capabilities, improve processes and drive accountability through effective coaching and guidance
• Develop and execute a comprehensive SSAE SOC1 audit plan
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related area of study
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
• 15 years' work experience in business or finance including 8 years PBM or healthcare experience
• 10 years of leadership/people management experience
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver value-added assessments and sound advice, good news and bad, in a relevant, concise and clear manner tuned to audience and with a high level of credibility with executive leadership and the Board
• Broad strategic thinker with the ability to understand the big picture, business issues as well as the financials, and contribute insights that are outside the limited scope of compliance
• Ability to build and develop a highly talented organization in a growth oriented, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of PBM experience
• MBA or advanced degree in Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures

Every employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship. In addition, Prime retains the right to change or assign other duties to this job.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.  

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.