Auditor

Chicago Housing Authority-posted 3 days ago

$85,000 - $90,000/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Chicago, IL

501-1,000 employees

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The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent body within the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) whose purpose is to investigate and audit matters concerning fraud, theft, waste, abuse, and misconduct within or affecting CHA. The Auditor will be responsible for conducting performance audits to assess and identify conditions for potential waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement in the administration of the Authority's programs. In collaboration with others in the Audit Team, the Auditor engages in collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; as well as interviews; field work; and drafting of audit reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

With supervision, perform departmental, program-related, and targeted audits for the OIG in accordance with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book Standards)
Perform independent evaluations to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of CHA programs and detect potential fraud risks
Develop recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of CHA operations
Prepare audit programs to achieve objectives
Gather and analyze sufficient evidence and data to reach a conclusion on the audit objectives
Draft audit reports and management letters
Collaborate with OIG staff to develop annual risk assessment and annual audit plan
Develop information leading to the initiation of criminal and administrative investigations of CHA employees and vendors doing business with the CHA
Work with OIG investigators to provide investigative assistance where necessary or appropriate
Conduct special projects as requested by the Inspector General
Provide support to internal and external auditors as needed
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned to support OIG mission.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university supplemented by a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in auditing or operations analysis, including data and financial analysis.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Within 90 days of hire, selected candidate will be required to be fingerprinted by an external law enforcement agency.
Possess the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification or be willing to obtain within one year of hire.

Professional certification as a public accountant, internal auditor, fraud examiner, certified inspector general auditor, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Proficiency in forensic audit and accounting.
Strong organizational, management, and decision-making skills to efficiently manage projects, set, prioritize, and drive strategic initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and concise reporting, effective collaboration, and strong stakeholder engagement.
Experience in statistical methods, qualitative and quantitative analysis for audit sampling, skill data visualization, use of data analytical tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), as well as auditing standards issued by AICPA, GAO, IIA and ISACA.
Curiosity, inquisitiveness, and attention to detail

Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO)
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Pet Insurance
Parking
Transit
Prepaid Legal Services
Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
Hybrid work schedule (position specific)
This position may be eligible for remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.

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