**Job Description** The Senior Risk Advisor will be responsible for providing audit and consulting services to our Diversified Business Group (DBG) portfolio with an emphasis on financial reporting, strategic, and entity-level risks and controls, as well as support the team in testing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This position will be responsible for collaborating with management to develop, strengthen, and operationalize key processes and internal controls at the organization’s various subsidiaries. This position will report to the Financial Audit & MAR Manager and will play an integral role in assisting the organization and its subsidiaries in designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls. Key responsibilities include: + Assist Audit Manager in performing audit and consulting engagements related to key organizational initiatives such as business acquisitions, and corporate synergies. + Utilize the COSO internal control framework to assist management in the design, implementation, and monitoring of entity-level controls at the company’s subsidiaries to strengthen corporate governance, support and foster a strong control environment, and establish an enterprise framework for ongoing control activities. + Analyze organizational and financial processes to identify and assess risks, identify gaps, develop mitigation strategies, and provide recommendations to management regarding enhancements to the control environment and governance structure. + Document business processes, risks, internal controls, and testing procedures in accordance with the department’s framework and documentation requirements. + Provide continuous training, guidance, and consulting to management regarding risk identification, assessment, management, and mitigation. + Perform various financial audits as needed, identify deviations, and report results. + Complete key controls testing as needed based on capacity in support of MAR compliance. In addition to the above responsibilities, the Senior Risk Advisor should: + Proactively identify and communicate risks to the business and Audit leadership timely. + Independently lead walkthroughs, perform testing, and develop consulting/audit plans. + Provide recommendations to balance risk mitigation with organizational efficiencies. + Produce high-quality, coherent audit reports. + Communicate effectively and professionally to management, peers, and business partners. **Hiring Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in auditing, risk management, internal controls, consulting, etc.; OR + Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in auditing, risk management, internal controls, consulting, etc. + At least one of the following professional certifications: CPA, CIA, or similar designation **Hiring Preferences** + Big Four/public accounting experience + Experience in business combinations/acquisitions/purchase accounting + Experience in ICFR, MAR, SOX, and/or COSO + Experience in insurance, health insurance, investments, statutory accounting & reporting + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) **Salary Range** At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. _*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance._ $75,900.00 - $136,600.00 **About Us** It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. **Authorization to Work in the United States** We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview) for English or Visión General de E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es/empleados/vision-general-de-e-verify) for Español. **Request Accommodations** Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com . **For most roles, you can choose where to work - fully remote in one of the states listed below, in the office, or a hybrid of the two:** Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming