SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
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, enhance internal controls, and support agency-wide decision-making. The role involves designing and executing risk-based audit strategies, collaborating with leadership to drive improvements, and contributing to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The position researches applicable state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies, and procedures for each audit. It provides recommendations to enhance internal controls, governance processes, and the internal audit function; continues professional education through formal and in-house training; and assists the Chief Internal Auditor and Deputy Chief Internal Auditor in preparing Office of Internal Audit policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of the position. The role is based at the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity headquarters in Springfield, Illinois, with hybrid work availability of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work, and travel may include overnight stays.
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 one of the following certifications: Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Information Systems Auditor.
- Appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and 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 the business environment regarding laws and regulations and alerting management to those changes.
- Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
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 for enhancing internal controls, governance processes, and the internal audit function.
- Continue professional education through formal and in-house training.
- Assist the Chief Internal Auditor and Deputy Chief Internal Auditor 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 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 and supplemental retirement plan.
- Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
- Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Eligibility for GI Bill training and apprenticeship benefits for qualifying veterans.
- Five percent salary differential for bilingual positions.
- Commuter Savings Program for Chicago employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
