Senior Auditor

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity / M/F / disability / protected veteran status.

Location:

Lexington, KY (also work at other sites including King’s Daughters Medical Center‑UK Health Care in Ashland, KY, and UK Saint Claire in Morehead, KY)

Grade Level: 46
• Salary Range: $52,021‑85,800 per year
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Working Hours:

Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm, with additional hours as needed

Internal Audit assists university management in responsible fiduciary and administrative duties by providing independent assurance and advisory services focused on risk management, control, and governance. The Internal Audit office seeks a senior auditor to join the UKIA Healthcare team and complete healthcare audit projects. This role will support audits of community health operations (e.g., FQHC/RHC or affiliate community clinics) integrated with the academic health system, focusing on compliance, revenue integrity, clinical operations, grants, and data‑sharing controls across entities.

• Conduct internal audits and advisory engagements in accordance with professional standards to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls related to financial reporting and operational processes, and associated information systems.
• Formulate recommendations that ensure controls are adequate to protect the institution against fraud, waste and abuse.
• Review financial and operational processes for compliance with relevant University policies, industry standards, state laws, and federal regulations.
• Obtain and review financial reports, budget data, organization charts, computer reports, prior audit reports, correspondence files, departmental procedures manuals, and relevant legislation.
• Assign, review, and approve the work performed by other auditors.
• Objectively evaluate internal controls regarding healthcare financial and operational systems.
• Plan and execute audits, prepare detailed work papers, and accurately analyze data.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for healthcare unit enhancements, internal efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Assist in audit report findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, departments, and units across the enterprise.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and adherence to ethical standards in all audit activities.
• Participate in routine travel as part of audit assignments and engage in virtual collaborative meetings to support cross‑functional communication.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Professional skills:
  Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills; proficiency with Microsoft 365 and audit software.
• Physical:
  Sitting for long periods, performing repetitive motion tasks, lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 10 lbs.
• Travel:
  Willingness to travel to multiple audit sites and participate in virtual meetings.

Final date to receive applications: 06/04/2026

We value the well‑being of all employees and are committed to a healthy workplace. The University follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable laws on nondiscrimination. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings, including background checks and drug screens.