We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results
New

Senior Associate (Healthcare Specialist)

University of California - San Francisco
United States, California, San Francisco
Mar 12, 2026

Senior Associate (Healthcare Specialist)

Audit Campus

Full Time

88486BR

Job Summary

The Senior Associate (Healthcare Specialist) is an essential part of the UCSF Audit & Advisory team, providing independent and objective assessment on the organization's systems of controls and promoting concepts of internal control and operational process improvements in the dynamic and innovative environment of UCSF Health.

Under the direction of the Associate Director, the Senior Associate (Healthcare Specialist) is responsible for performing full scope of auditing encompassing financial, compliance, information systems, advisory and investigative reviews, including revenue cycle processes, professional and hospital billing, and regulatory compliance.

Duties of the Senior Associate (Healthcare Specialist) include assessing organizational and operational risks for assigned review areas, designing and preparing audit programs, conducting fieldwork, preparing work papers, drafting reports, and following up on management corrective actions in accordance with professional auditing standards. While the primary area of audit for the Senior Associate (Healthcare Specialist) will be UCSF Health, projects in other parts of the campus will be assigned.

Duties of the Senior Associate (Healthcare Specialist) include assessing organizational and operational risks for assigned review areas, designing and preparing audit programs, conducting fieldwork, preparing work papers, drafting reports, and following up on management corrective actions in accordance with professional auditing standards. While the primary area of audit for the Senior Associate (Healthcare Specialist) will be UCSF Health, projects in other parts of the campus will be assigned.

Performs the full scope of auditing encompassing financial, compliance, information systems, and effectiveness reviews according to professional auditing standards. Normally receives general instructions on routine audit work with detailed instruction on new or more complex audit assignments. May provide functional advice, training and / or guidance to less-experienced audit professionals.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $78,900 - $167,300 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF Audit & Advisory Services (A&AS) provides independent, objective assurance and advice that provides value added services toward reducing risk and improving operations. These critical activities contribute significantly to the ability of UCSF to achieve its organizational objectives and mission of advancing health worldwide.

Services provided include assurance/compliance audits, advisory/consulting projects, and investigative reviews. The scope of A&AS encompasses activities within the UCSF Healthcare Enterprise; Professional Schools, Institutes and Centers, and related academic units of the UCSF Campus; and Finance and Administrative Services.

Additionally, A&AS coordinates the activities of visiting external auditors; provides special studies and assessments as requested by management; and assists, as requested, the University's external financial auditors, in performing the annual examination of the financial statements.

Required Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of the audit profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards. Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations. Gathers, organizes and performs analysis for moderately complex audit assignments. Is working on mastering more advanced audit concepts and applications in the completion of assignments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to present sensitive information with diplomacy and in a clear and concise manner. Presents to a wide variety of audiences, including senior management and external agencies. May require specialized expertise in enterprise software and relational databases.

Thorough knowledge of the audit profession, theories and systems of internal control, and professional auditing standards.
Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations and Healthcare finance, billingand regulations.
Strong analytical skills to perform analysis for moderately complex audit assignments.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to present sensitive information with diplomacy and in a clear and concise manner. Presents to a wide variety of audiences, including senior management and external agencies.
Efficiently manage time and workload, to include planning, organizing, prioritizing, and following through on a variety of tasks, assignments, projects, and reports.
3-5 years of recent internal audit experience including 1-3 years of healthcare auditing
Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications (word processing, Excel spreadsheet,)

Bachelor's degree Finance, Accounting or related area and 3-5 years relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Qualifications


May require specialized expertise in enterprise software and relational databases. Knowledge and experience using ACL, IDEA or other data analytics tools; experience with AuditBoard, Tableau, and other similar tools. Comfort/experience with AI functionality/AI enabled tools.
Master's Degree

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007575 AUDIT PROFL 3

Job Category

Administrative Support

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday; 8am to 5pm

Applied = 0

(web-6bcf49d48d-kx4md)