FINANCIAL REVIEW AUDITOR

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Financial Review Auditor to administer advanced audits for private agencies statewide and supervise staff. The role requires preparing comprehensive audit reports and ensuring private contractors meet DCFS fiscal requirements.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and experience in financial audits. This salaried position offers in-office work with standard state benefits and a competitive

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership abilities and supervisory potential.
• Interest or experience in financial audits and fiscal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Financial Review Auditor for private agencies and DCFS contracts.
• Manages and conducts desk reviews of audit reports submitted by private agencies.
• Composes complete and detailed audit reports for management review.
• Serves as a full line supervisor of audit staff.
• Maintains liaison with agency accountants/CPAs to clarify financial statement items.
• Prepares audits by reviewing DCFS/state/federal policies and prior audit notes; ensures compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Job description

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• Job Requisition ID:**58864**
• Opening Date:** 09/17/2026**
• Closing Date:** 10/01/2026**
• Agency:** Department of Children and Family Services**
• Class Title:**PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015**
• Skill Option:**Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial**
• Bilingual Option:**None**
• Salary:** Anticipating Starting Salary $8,571 - $10,500/Monthly**
• Job Type:** Salaried**
• Category:**Full Time**
• Number of Vacancies:** 1**
• Bargaining Unit Code:**None**
• Merit Comp Code:**Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062
• Collective Bargaining Coverage
• Work Hours:** Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability:** Not available, fully in office
• Headquarter Location:** 15115 Dixie Hwy, Harvey, Illinois, 60426**
• Work County:** Cook**
• Agency Contact: [e-mail]

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Financial Review Auditor. Under administrative direction, this position will administer and conduct advanced level audits for all private agency operations as assigned throughout the state and will manage and conduct desk reviews of audit reports sent in by private agencies. The position will compose complete and detailed audit reports and provide oversight of subordinate professional staff. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual who is interested in playing a role in ensuring that private agencies under contract with the Department meet DCFS requirements with regard to fiscal considerations.

DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.

The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Financial Review Auditor
• Manages and conducts desk reviews of audit reports sent in by all private agencies
• Composes complete and detailed audit reports
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Maintains contact with private agency accountants and/or CPA's for explanation and clarification of financial statement items
• Prepares for audits by reviewing DCFS, state, and federal policies, procedures, rules and regulations, prior audit reports, notes, and other relevant materials
• Provides training to new staff regarding the audit process and DCFS policies and procedures and takes part in management training
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above