DEPUTY CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

State-of-Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking to hire a Deputy Chief Internal Auditor to help lead and manage audit projects for the agency portfolio. This role supports compliance with FCIAA, GATA, and 2 CFR 200, guiding audits across programs such as tourism, trade, and grants.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in audits, a degree in accounting or related field, and experience supervising audit teams.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with a major in accounting or professional auditing.
• Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative auditing experience in a public or business organization.

Responsibilities

• Formulates, plans, develops, and implements strategic audit planning.
• Develops policy, goals, and objectives for internal audits.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Liaisons with Illinois State Auditor General regarding audits and compliance.
• Develops plans and procedural changes for resolution of audits.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

TeamMate

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Sponsorship for Employment

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Job Requisition ID:58229
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: 09/01/2026
Agency:Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option:Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range is $9,495 - $10,442 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking to hire a Deputy Chief InternalAuditor who will help lead and manage audit projects for the entire agency portfolio. This position will play acritical role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the many programs and initiatives across the agency,including promotion of Illinois Tourism, domestic and international trade, major corporation business attraction anddevelopment, capital and infrastructure improvement projects, economic and COVID-19 business recoveryprograms, and various other state or federally funded grant programs. This position will work alongside the ChiefInternal Auditor to ensure the agency is incompliance with the Fiscal Control and Internal Audit Act (FCIAA),statutory, administrative and grant requirements, such as the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA)and 2 CFR 200 Federal Uniform Guidance. We invite qualified applicants who have a commitment to efficiencyand good stewardship of tax-payer dollars to apply for the position of Deputy Chief Internal Auditor.

Essential Functions

• Formulates, plans, develops, and implements strategic audit planning of the Office of Internal Audits.
• Develops policy, goals, and objectives for the State Programs Internal Audits Program.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Liaisons with Illinois State Auditor General regarding audits of DCEO on complex issues to ensure compliancewith audit requirements and regulations.
• Develops plans and procedural changes for resolution of audits.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the dutiesenumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with a major in accounting or professional auditing.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative auditingexperience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers four (4) years of professional auditing experience at a public organization or unit of government.
• Prefers four (4) years of experience serving as the lead auditor or team lead, determining the priorities andtimeline of the internal audit activity and assigning work.
• Prefers four (4) years of management and supervisory experience.
• Prefers four (4) years of professional experience formulating policy, standards and procedures andinterpreting statutes, regulations or administrative rules.
• Prefers four (4) years of professional experience in auditing theory and procedures.
• Prefers four (4) years of experience utilizing TeamMate electronic audit management system.
• Prefers Certified Internal Auditing licensure.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental EthicsAct requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois GovernmentalEthics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements ofEconomic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination andcopying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required tofile the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See ExecutiveOrder 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the jobdescription.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationaryperiod. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Commerceand Economic Opportunity’s discretion.

Statement of Economic Interest:
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Actrequiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interestwith the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. Allemployees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement
of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties applyto untimely filings.

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