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BrightSpring Health Services

The Internal Audit Manager supports and oversees execution of the SOX 404 program and leads the delivery of risk‑based operational audits across the organization. This role manages audit engagements, supervises internal staff and co‑sourced providers, and partners with business leaders and other assurance functions to deliver timely, high‑quality assurance and actionable insights.

• The Internal Audit Manager works with the Vice President of Internal Audit and business unit leadership to execute the Company’s internal audit plan and support achievement of departmental objectives
• Manages multiple audit engagements, balancing risk coverage, resources, and timelines while ensuring consistent audit quality
• Serves as a trusted advisor to management by applying sound judgment to risk assessment, audit scope, issue escalation, and remediation prioritization
• Fosters effective relationships with business unit leadership and serve as a subject matter resource for control design, data integrity, and documentation standards
• Contributes to the annual audit planning process and periodic risk assessments, including identification of emerging risks and recommendations for audit coverage
• Collaborates with other assurance providers to align scope, coordinate activities, and enhance overall assurance coverage
• Ensures audit work is performed in accordance with professional standards and Internal Audit methodology
• Reviews and approves audit workpapers and reports to ensure conclusions are well supported, clearly communicated, and actionable
• Monitors delivery against budgets and timelines; proactively identify and address risks to execution
• Stays current on business, industry, and regulatory developments relevant to audit coverage
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Supports execution of the SOX 404 program and coordinate closely with third party service providers
• Leads walkthroughs and design effectiveness assessments of key controls, including evaluation of control objectives, risk alignment, and IPE completeness and accuracy
• Oversees co‑sourced operating effectiveness testing, including review of testing strategies, evaluation of results, and resolution of testing issues
• Applies professional judgment to control deficiency evaluation, severity assessment, and remediation sufficiency
• Serves as a key liaison with External Audit to align testing approaches, support reliance, and address review comments
• Provides direct people leadership to 2-4 Internal Audit Associates, including work assignment, coaching, performance feedback, and development planning
• Reviews staff workpapers and provide timely, constructive feedback to ensure adherence to audit standards and expectations
• Supports hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring of internal audit staff
• Provides day‑to‑day oversight and project management of co‑sourced resources supporting SOX and operational audits, including coordination of scope, timelines, deliverables, and quality review
• Serves as one of the primary points of contact for assigned co‑source engagements, facilitating communication, resolving issues, and escalating risks or delivery concerns as appropriate
• Fosters a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement within the audit team
• Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of internal audit or external audit experience, including:
  • significant SOX 404 leadership,
  • risk based operational audit management,
  • experience supervising staff or leading engagements.
  • Preferred Industry: Healthcare/provider, pharmacy services, payer, or life sciences experience; understanding of revenue cycle, 340B risk, supply chain, and regulatory compliance.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred.
• Strong knowledge of COSO, IIA Standards, SOX/PCAOB expectations, and ITGC concepts; comfortable testing IPE and data flows.
• Proficiency with audit management platforms preferred (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard, TeamMate).
• Strong capabilities in productivity tools (Excel/PowerPoint; Power Query/Power BI a plus).
• Excellent writing and presentation skills; ability to explain complex issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Percentage of Travel: 0-25%

**To perform this role will require frequently sitting, typing on keyboard with fingers, and occasionally standing, walking and climbing (stairs/ladders). The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 1-10 lbs**

BrightSpring Health Services provides complementary home- and community-based health solutions for complex populations in need of specialized and/or chronic care. Through the Company’s service lines, including pharmacy, home health care, and rehabilitation, we provide comprehensive and more integrated care and clinical solutions in all 50 states to over 475,000 customers, clients and patients daily. BrightSpring has consistently demonstrated strong and industry-leading quality metrics across its services lines, while improving the health and quality of life for high-need individuals and reducing overall healthcare system costs. For more information, please visit www.brightspringhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

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