Description

Senior Internal Auditor
Lexington Medical Center – Internal Audit
Full Time | AM Shift (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

***This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

About Lexington Medical Center
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital was ranked best hospital in the Columbia Metro by U.S. News & World Report, was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare, and was the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Lexington Health Cancer Center is an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina's first HeartCARE Center. The network also has an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center and nearly 80 physician practices. Lexington Medical Center operates one of the busiest Emergency departments in South Carolina, treating nearly 100,000 patients each year. The hospital delivers more than 4,000 babies each year and performs more than 25,000 surgeries.

Why Live in the Midlands?
Located in the heart of South Carolina, the Columbia metro area, known as The Midlands, offers the perfect blend of Southern charm, vibrant culture, and natural beauty. Enjoy:

• Affordable cost of living with diverse housing options.
• Year-round outdoor recreation with nearby rivers, Lake Murray, and Congaree National Park.
• Thriving arts, dining, and entertainment scene with museums, theaters, music festivals, and SEC sports at the University of South Carolina.
• Easy access to both the mountains and the coast, less than a two-hour drive in either direction.
• Warm weather, friendly neighbors, and a growing professional community.
• Whether you prefer downtown living, historic neighborhoods, or lakefront serenity, the Midlands offers a high quality of life to match your career growth at LMC.

Position Summary
The Senior Internal Auditor plays a critical role in LMC’s mission by providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve operations. This position brings a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes—particularly in the areas of finance, operations, compliance, and information technology.

Essential Functions

• Conduct operational, compliance, financial, and/or IT-focused audits across diverse departments.
• Develop audit programs, execute engagements, validate issues, write reports, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Lead audit meetings, conduct interviews, review documentation, and perform data analytics.
• Prepare clear and concise written audit reports, identifying root causes and making actionable recommendations.
• Partner with all levels of leadership, including senior management, to ensure risk mitigation and process improvement.
• Participate in the annual risk assessment process and stay current on industry and audit standards.

Benefits at LMC:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance (Effective Day One)
• 403(b) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Adoption assistance
• And more!

Join Us
If you are a proactive, detail-oriented audit professional with experience in mid-to-large hospital settings and a passion for enhancing organizational performance, we invite you to bring your expertise to Lexington Medical Center, where you’ll find a career that’s both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.

• Here in the Midlands, you can enjoy a vibrant community, a thriving economy, and a lifestyle that makes room for both career growth and life outside of work.
• Apply today to join a team ranked among the best in the state, serving a community that’s proud to call LMC its hospital of choice.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (Finance, Business).
• Experience: 5+ years internal audit/public accounting experience, or 3+ years healthcare internal audit experience (mid-to-large hospital environment preferred).
• Certifications (required within 12 months of hire): CIA, CPA, CHIAP, CFE, CISA, or related certification.
• Skills: Strong verbal/written communication, presentation, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and automated work paper applications.