Staff Internal Auditor

Jetstream of Houston•Downers Grove, IL

8d•$55,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Internal Auditor will execute all phases of Internal Audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting. This role involves conducting interviews with management, preparing workpapers and analytics for financial, operational, and SOX audits, and analyzing evidence to identify issues and develop recommendations. The position also supports the Internal Audit's Data Analytics Program, assists in evaluating risk areas, and provides SOX PMO assistance. Additionally, the role involves updating company-wide trainings, representing Internal Audit on project teams, and performing special projects and compliance initiatives, including fraud investigations. The position requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally as necessary (10-20%).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business-oriented degree from an accredited college/university required
Minimum one or more years’ finance/auditing experience and/or relevant financial reporting experience required
Applied working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley/SOX; understanding of COSO 2013 is preferred
Proficient in MS Office applications (especially Excel) required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Highly effective interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff. Must be able to conduct effective meetings and present to all levels of management and staff.
Skilled at functioning independently while coordinating and executing several overlapping audit assignments
Demonstrates excellent time‑management skills and consistently meets established deadlines
Detail‑oriented with a commitment and consistent record of error‑free output and high‑quality work

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor, CFE and/or CPA desired
Background in manufacturing-based industries is preferred
Data analysis application knowledge (i.e., IDEA) a plus
GRC or SOX software experience preferred
Experience with electronic audit work paper technology a plus
Foreign language skills a plus

Responsibilities

Execute all phases of Internal Audit engagements in accordance with agreed-upon scope guidance (i.e. planning, field work, and reporting) and requested assistance with external auditors
Conduct interviews with all levels of Federal Signal Management and prepare workpapers and analytics as a part of financial, operational, and/or SOX audits
Assist with analyzing evidence, documenting processes and procedures, identifying and defining issues, developing recommendations, and composing summary memos / reports
Providing observations designed to strengthen internal controls, mitigate risk and improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of business operations
Communicate or assist in communicating the results of projects via written reports and oral presentations
Assist in the performance and expansion of Internal Audit’s Data Analytics Program. This includes ad hoc audit testing, business reviews, and fraud detection/prevention testing.
Assist with identifying and evaluating the company’s risk areas and provide input to the development of the annual audit plan
Ensure implementation of management solutions via follow-up audit work
SOX PMO assistance including GRC Tool updates, utilization, and functionality
Update company-wide trainings related to fraud and anti-corruption with relevant data and key considerations, along with coordination of the training
Attend relevant, beneficial and/or necessary (from the standpoint of developmental needs) training sessions to help ensure career growth and development
Represent Internal Audit with various organizational project teams and develop and maintain productive relationships throughout the company through individual contacts and meetings
Perform or assist in the performance of special projects and compliance related initiatives, including fraud investigations, FCPA compliance reviews, and T&E compliance reviews
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as necessary (i.e., 10-20%)
Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned