Internal Controls &Audit Specialist

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

We’re in the business of Good. Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. Every Lion and club are supported by our international association. More than 300 Lions International staff members are constantly working on tools and technology to enhance Lions’ service. When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s an incredible feeling for everyone involved.

Here’s how you can help – we are currently looking for an Internal Controls and Audit Specialist to join our team, rise to the challenge of empowering service, and fill a vital role in our Finance Division team. As our Internal Controls and Audit Specialist, you will oversee internal projects within the Finance division and will set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and provide status report summaries to management. In this role, you’ll identify financial risk, methods of improving internal controls, and monitor regulatory compliance. You’ll also act as the business liaison for finance on technology projects and enhancements, actively participate in the claims compliance process, and conduct internal audit testing across the organization as needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct internal audit reviews, document process flows, perform testing, summarize results, outline remediation efforts if needed and improvement opportunities where possible.
• Drive compliance by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, and standards of integrity and ethics.
• Proactively develop an effective relationship with all stakeholders and maintain open communication with management regarding the annual internal audit plan.
• Perform gap analysis and risk assessments in all divisions to ensure company assets are protected and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Work cross-functionally to develop, implement, test and maintain appropriate internal controls and conduct internal training and awareness sessions as needed.
• Develop project schedules and milestones based on business objectives and defined scope.
• Ensure finance teams have adequate written standard operating procedures (SOP) and sufficient internal controls.
• Support the Claims Compliance team by offering guidance around the overall process and periodically processing expense claims.
• Partner with the Claims Compliance team, to develop a fair and equitable methodology to calculate annual budgets for Lions leadership.
• Consult with Technology team and act as the process owner for the Finance division in defining business requirements and ensuring the technology solution meets the business needs.

We’re Looking for Someone With:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in audit, internal controls assessments, or related work required.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with prior experience in cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Prior experience with risk management/developing risk assessments a strong plus.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar expense reporting system a plus.

Compensation: Exempt: $78,000-88,000

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Three weeks paid time off
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules (3 days per week in office).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401K with employer match
• Reimbursable training
• Casual dress

We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals –regardless of background, identity, or lived experience – feel welcomed, respected and empowered to serve. Our strength comes from the diversity of our members and staff, and the inclusive spirit that unites us in service. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.