Hybrid Internal Controls & Audit Specialist — Growth

Lions Clubs International; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance

401K with employer match

Reimbursable training

Casual dress

Job summary

Lions Clubs International is seeking an Internal Controls and Audit Specialist to oversee projects within the Finance division. You will identify financial risks, improve controls, monitor regulatory compliance, and act as a liaison for technology projects affecting finance.

The role focuses on audit testing, SOP development, and collaboration across divisions, while supporting the Claims Compliance team and budgeting processes. Hybrid schedule in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years audit or internal controls experience.
• Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical and organizational skills required.
• Risk management experience is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar expense reporting system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audit reviews, document process flows, perform testing, summarize results, outline remediation efforts and opportunities.
• Drive compliance with company policies and uphold integrity and ethics.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and communicate the annual audit plan to management.
• Perform gap analyses and risk assessments to protect assets and meet regulatory requirements.
• Work cross-functionally to develop, implement, test and maintain internal controls and provide training.
• Develop project schedules and milestones aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure finance SOPs and internal controls are well-documented and followed.
• Support Claims Compliance by guiding processes and processing expense claims as needed.
• Partner with Claims Compliance to create a fair budget methodology for Lions leadership.
• Consult with Technology to define finance requirements and ensure the solution meets needs.

Skills

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Risk management

Expense reporting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lions Clubs International is seeking an Internal Controls and Audit Specialist to oversee projects within the Finance division. You will identify financial risks, improve controls, monitor regulatory compliance, and act as a liaison for technology projects affecting finance.

The role focuses on audit testing, SOP development, and collaboration across divisions, while supporting the Claims Compliance team and budgeting processes. Hybrid schedule in the US.