Director, Internal Audit and Assurance

The Director, Assurance within Enterprise Risk Services (ERS or Internal Audit) leads a high-impact team responsible for delivering independent assurance services across DaVita. This role drives the execution of risk-based audits and strategic projects, ensuring alignment with DaVita’s mission, values, and enterprise goals.  

As a member of the ERS leadership team, the Director helps shape the direction of the Assurance function, develop and implement short- to mid-term strategies, and deliver insights to the business that support operational excellence and risk mitigation.  

The ERS team is a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Audit Committee, contributing to the Village’s commitment to accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement. 

• Provide thoughtful and risk-based Advisory services within focus areas above to help the business strengthen processes, controls, oversight, insights, or reporting 

• Direct multiple, cross-functional project teams, providing strategic planning support to identify key risks and processes that support business objectives, ensuring project focus on appropriate controls and mitigation strategies 

• Facilitate fieldwork execution through ensuring team focus/prioritization and resolving roadblocks, as needed 

• Deliver clear, concise, factually accurate and value-added reports with minimal feedback 

• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to senior leadership in exit conferences, facilitating informed decision-making and collection of Management Action Plans (MAPs), as needed 

• Coordinate validation of MAPs and proactively manage potential changes in due dates / actions 

• Build successful relationships with business leadership, providing value-added consultation to influence and strengthen operational efficiencies and effectiveness, promote best practices, provide opportunities for cost savings, and standardization of processes  

Audit plan strategy and reporting 

• Participate in an ongoing risk assessment to support the development and management of the audit plan 

• Network throughout areas of focus to develop relationships and insights to support audit plan development and socialization 

• Support the timely compilation of quarterly Audit Committee materials by providing timely and accurate reporting and the status of remediation of audit findings 

Development of self/team 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks for focus areas 

• Contribute to overall Internal Audit Department team norms to promote a positive environment and improve team effectiveness  

• Create and foster an environment of belonging. Participate in events that help to “Create a Special Place”, build/reward teammate engagement, and align with company mission and core values 

• Mentor, train and develop direct reports (who may be remote), fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and continuous improvement 

• Manage talent and performance activities for the department  

Departmental / Village initiatives 

• Help define and achieve multi-year strategic direction for the department 

• Support use of data analytics in the department including development, promotion and adoption to further a culture of data-driven audit findings and recommendations 

• Contribute to the development of the annual departmental budget and monitor the stewardship of resources used by team 

• Demonstrate a willingness to be a part of initiatives outside of Internal Audit (which do not jeopardize independence on areas under audit) to become a trusted advisor and strategic leader for the organization (e.g. supporting committees, etc.) 

Education and Requirements 

•  Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree/MBA preferred 

• 10+ years of relevant experience in audit, risk management, or assurance, including management experience 

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex projects with minimal oversight 

• Strong written, analytical, communication, and leadership skills 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations 

• Required: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) certification   

• Other relevant certifications such as the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are a plus 

Travel and Time Requirements 

• Travel required: up to 10–20%, including occasional site visits and participation in enterprise meetings   

• Willingness and ability (valid passport) to travel internationally, up to 2 times a year.  

• Occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines, facilitate meetings or support urgent business needs 

• Hybrid work environment, Denver Corporate HQ