Internal Auditor II

Civicworks; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security seeks an Internal Auditor II to lead complex, risk-based audits and strengthen internal controls. The role develops audit programs, analyzes data and processes, and guides compliance, risk mitigation, and process improvement while coordinating with agency leadership and external oversight partners.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and multiple years of auditing experience, including government or regulated settings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, auditing, business management, computer science, economics, public administration or related subjects
• Four years of professional auditing experience; or three years of professional auditing experience plus one certification (CIA, CPA, or CISA)
• Three years of professional experience conducting internal, operational, compliance, financial, or programmatic audits
• Three years of experience evaluating internal controls, analyzing complex data, identifying risks, and developing process improvement recommendations
• Three years of experience in a governmental, regulatory, emergency management, or highly regulated environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and data management tools

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, risk-based audits to strengthen internal controls
• Develop detailed audit programs
• Analyze data and processes
• Provide guidance on compliance, risk mitigation, and process improvement
• Coordinate with agency leadership and external oversight partners

Skills

Auditing

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Data management tools

Job description

The Internal Auditor II with Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security leads complex, risk-based audits to strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and support agency mission. The role develops detailed audit programs, analyzes data and processes, and provides guidance on compliance, risk mitigation, and process improvement while coordinating with agency leadership and external oversight partners.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, auditing, business management, computer science, economics, public administration or related subjects
• Four years of professional auditing experience; or three years of professional auditing experience plus one certification (CIA, CPA, or CISA)
• Three years of professional experience conducting internal, operational, compliance, financial, or programmatic audits
• Three years of experience evaluating internal controls, analyzing complex data, identifying risks, and developing process improvement recommendations
• Three years of experience in a governmental, regulatory, emergency management, or highly regulated environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and data management tools