Senior Financial Audit & Controls Manager

Fhlbc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 151,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

401K and Pension

PTO 5 weeks

11 paid holidays

Work from home options

Casual dress code

Job summary

FHLBank Chicago is seeking an Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits with a focus on financial reporting and internal controls. You will manage staff, plan engagements, and communicate findings to senior leadership and board committees.

The role requires at least seven years in progressive audit roles, CPA or CIA certification, and strong COSO/GAAP expertise. You will guide risk assessment, testing, and reporting while developing teams in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification required; CPA preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of COSO, internal controls, and US GAAP.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, resources, budgets, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits focusing on financial reporting and internal controls.
• Manage audit staff and engagements from planning to reporting.
• Communicate results to senior management and the Board.
• Assess business processes, risks, and regulatory requirements; design controls.
• Develop risk-based audit approaches and ensure well-supported conclusions.
• Build stakeholder relationships and manage budgets and timelines.

Skills

CPA/CIA certification

Power BI

SQL

Alteryx

Internal auditing

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ACL

Alteryx

Job description

FHLBank Chicago is seeking an Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits with a focus on financial reporting and internal controls. You will manage staff, plan engagements, and communicate findings to senior leadership and board committees.

The role requires at least seven years in progressive audit roles, CPA or CIA certification, and strong COSO/GAAP expertise. You will guide risk assessment, testing, and reporting while developing teams in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.