Internal Audit Lead — Public Service Administrator

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Pension plan

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Paid sick days

Vacation days

Personal days

State holidays

Job summary

Illinois State Police is seeking a detail‑oriented Public Service Administrator Internal Auditor to lead audit projects as Internal Audit In Charge. You will plan, execute, and supervise audits, and mentor staff while aligning with agency risk assessments and statutory requirements.

In this role you will steer audit techniques, contribute to risk prioritization, and support continuous improvement of policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business management, or public administration with coursework in auditing, accounting, economics, or related subjects.
• Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative auditing experience, including two years in developing an internal audit work program and supervising.
• Three years of experience in auditing a body of government at state or local level.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Internal Audit In Charge and leads planning, execution and oversight of audit projects.
• Directs and monitors audit projects and supervises staff.
• Assists Chief Internal Auditor in developing agency risk assessments and audit priorities.
• Provides on‑the‑job training and helps refine audit techniques within statutory requirements and agency policies.

Skills

Internal auditing

Auditing

Supervision

Risk assessment

Audit planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, or public administration

Tools

Automated auditing software

ERP systems

Job description

Illinois State Police is seeking a detail‑oriented Public Service Administrator Internal Auditor to lead audit projects as Internal Audit In Charge. You will plan, execute, and supervise audits, and mentor staff while aligning with agency risk assessments and statutory requirements.

In this role you will steer audit techniques, contribute to risk prioritization, and support continuous improvement of policies and procedures.