MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT (COUNTY AUDITOR) ACTIVELY RECRUITED

Cook County • Chicago, IL

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Manage teams performing complex financial, compliance and operational internal audits of County agencies, bureaus, and other entities receiving County funds. Manage and assist with the full audit cycle including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up to ensure audits are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with professional auditing standards. Conduct interviews with agency personnel, analyzes data to form audit conclusions, and prepares reports to communicate findings and recommendations. Oversee audit assignments and ensure alignment with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Global Internal Audit Standards. Collaborate with leadership to strengthen governance, risk, and control environments. Responsible for overseeing audit staff, developing audit programs, and evaluating the accuracy and quality of all audit work. Manage the County-wide risk assessment process to develop the annual audit plan and ensure the appropriate deployment of staff to support timely plan completion. Provide feedback on departmental policies, procedures, manuals, and other resources. Manage audit staff, develop audit programs, and evaluate the accuracy and quality of all audit work.
This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field is required.
• Five (5) years of auditing, finance, compliance, risk control, or directly related experience is required.
• Three (3) years of prior supervisory or lead experience is required.
• In good standing as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or relevant area is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Thorough knowledge of internal control concepts and procedures and the ability to accurately assess an internal control environment.
• Skilled in developing audit objectives, audit samples and test procedures.
• Ability to interact with staff in a professional manner and provide direction to staff when needed.
• Ability to interact with auditees in resolving difficult audit issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding audits and personnel matters.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.
• Ability to drive to audit locations and work in offsite locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting audits under General Accepted Government Auditing Standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards is preferred.
• Experience conducting performance and/or operational audits of government entities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams performing complex financial, compliance and operational internal audits of County agencies, bureaus, and other entities receiving County funds.
• Manage and assist with the full audit cycle including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up to ensure audits are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with professional auditing standards.
• Conduct interviews with agency personnel, analyzes data to form audit conclusions, and prepares reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Oversee audit assignments and ensure alignment with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen governance, risk, and control environments.
• Responsible for overseeing audit staff, developing audit programs, and evaluating the accuracy and quality of all audit work.
• Manage the County-wide risk assessment process to develop the annual audit plan and ensure the appropriate deployment of staff to support timely plan completion.
• Provide feedback on departmental policies, procedures, manuals, and other resources.
• Manage audit staff, develop audit programs, and evaluate the accuracy and quality of all audit work.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager