Senior Internal Auditor

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor (Internal Auditor II) serves as a senior auditor under general direction, leading complex, high-impact audits that strengthen operations, improve internal controls, and support agency-wide decision-making. The role designs and executes risk-based audit strategies, works with leadership to drive improvements, and supports a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The auditor researches and identifies applicable state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies, and procedures for each audit. The role provides recommendations to enhance internal controls, governance processes, and the internal audit function; continues professional education; and assists the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) and Deputy Chief Internal Auditor (DCIA) in preparing Office of Internal Audit policies and procedures. Other duties reasonably within the scope of the position may be assigned. This is a full-time, salaried State of Illinois position with weekday hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is based at the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity headquarters in Springfield, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Travel, including overnight stays as appropriate, is required. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, auditing, business management, computer science, economics, public administration, or another related subject.
Four years of professional auditing experience, or three years of professional auditing experience plus a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification.
Appropriate, valid driver's license.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Ability to work overtime, including evening and weekend hours, when requested or required.

Nice To Haves

One or more years presenting oral and written reports to management.
One or more years analyzing current business processes and suggesting solutions to improve them.
One or more years working with a government organization to help management improve operational efficiency.
One or more years identifying changes in laws and regulations affecting the business environment and alerting management.
CIA, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or CISA certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior auditor under general direction.
Research and identify applicable state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies, and procedures for each audit.
Provide recommendations to enhance internal controls, governance processes, and the internal audit function.
Continue professional education through formal and in-house training.
Assist the CIA and DCIA in preparing policies and procedures for the Office of Internal Audit.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program.
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
Three paid personal business days annually.
Twelve paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over from year to year.
Ten to 25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment.
Thirteen paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on the position.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
Deferred Compensation Program, a supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
GI Bill training and apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans.
Five percent salary differential for bilingual positions.
Commuter Savings Program for Chicago employees.