Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Internal Audit Lead Job Locations US-KY-LOUISVILLE ID 2026-188490 Line of Business BrightSpring Health Services Position Type Full-Time Our Company

BrightSpring Health Services

Overview

The Internal Audit Lead supports the execution of the SOX 404 program and independently performs risk‑based operational audits, partnering with stakeholders and co‑sourced providers to deliver timely, high‑quality assurance and actionable insights. As the Internal Audit function continues to mature and expand, this role is expected to grow in breadth and scope, taking on increasing responsibility across audit coverage, risk areas, and assurance coordination.

Responsibilities The Internal Audit Lead works with the Vice President of Internal Audit and business unit leadership to execute the Company’s internal audit planFosters relationships with business unit personnel at appropriate levels and serve as a subject matter expert for control design, data integrity, and documentation standardsConsistently deliver quality internal audit services in accordance with relevant professional standardsContributes to the annual audit plan and periodic risk updates, partnering with other assurance providers to coordinate activities and enhance overall assurance coverageIndependently plan and execute risk‑based audits, including defining objectives and scope, developing test procedures, performing fieldwork, synthesizing findings, assessing impact, and recommending practical, actionable remediationDrives high-quality work products within expected time frames and budgetCoordinate multiple projects and proactively manage stakeholder expectations for service delivery and timelinesStays abreast of current business and industry trendsPerforms other duties as assignedSupports execution of the SOX 404 program and coordinate closely with third party service providersFacilitates and lead walkthroughs and design effectiveness assessments of key controls, including evaluation of control objectives, risk alignment, and IPE completeness and accuracyOversees and review co‑sourced operating effectiveness testing of key controls, ensuring testing approaches, evidence, and conclusions meet Internal Audit standards and support external auditor reliancePerforms effectiveness testing as needed, validating evidence, and ensuring conclusions are supportable and audit‑readyProvides day‑to‑day oversight and project management of co‑sourced resources supporting SOX and operational audits, including coordinating scope, timelines, deliverables, and review of workpapers for quality and consistencyServes as one of the primary points of contact for assigned co‑source engagements, facilitating communication, resolving issues, and escalating risks or delivery concerns as appropriateIndependently manage and execute assigned audit engagements end‑to‑end, while balancing oversight responsibilities and ensuring alignment with Internal Audit standards and expectationsSupervisory Responsibility: Yes Qualifications Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.5–7+ years in Internal Audit or external audit (Big 4/national firm or corporate IA), with substantial SOX 404 ownership and hands-on operational audit execution.Industry Experience: Healthcare/provider, pharmacy services, payer, or life sciences experience; understanding of revenue cycle, 340B risk, supply chain, and regulatory compliance preferredCPA, 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%Driving Position: No

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

About our Line of Business BrightSpring Health Services provides complementary home- and community-based pharmacy and provider 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 450,000 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.