Senior Audit Lead: Financial Controls & Risk (Hybrid)

Energy Jobline ZR; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Audit Manager in Chicago, IL. This hybrid role leads risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance functions, partnering with leaders to strengthen controls and drive improvements.

A CPA or CIA certification and 7+ years of audit experience are required, with expertise in U.S. GAAP and data analytics tools like Power BI, SQL, ACL, Alteryx, and Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• CPA or CIA certification.
• 7+ years of progressive audit experience across internal audit, financial reporting, accounting, or internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, corporate governance, internal control frameworks, and professional auditing standards.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting processes.
• Proven ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits covering financial reporting processes and internal controls.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls supporting accurate financial reporting.
• Assess risks impacting financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Identify control gaps and recommend practical solutions to strengthen governance and compliance.
• Lead operational, compliance, and advisory audits from planning through reporting.
• Analyze business processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Perform root-cause analysis and partner with stakeholders to address underlying control issues.
• Deliver meaningful recommendations to improve risk management and performance.
• Oversee multiple audit engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Coach, mentor, and develop audit staff.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPA or CIA certification

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ACL

Alteryx

Microsoft 365

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Audit Manager in Chicago, IL. This hybrid role leads risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance functions, partnering with leaders to strengthen controls and drive improvements.

A CPA or CIA certification and 7+ years of audit experience are required, with expertise in U.S. GAAP and data analytics tools like Power BI, SQL, ACL, Alteryx, and Microsoft 365.