Senior Internal Audit Manager - Financial Reporting & Risk

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 151,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K and Pension

PTO: five weeks

11 paid holidays

Work from home options

Casual dress code

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is hiring an Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits focused on financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls over financial reporting. You will manage audit staff, coordinate engagements, and communicate results to senior management and the Board.

Responsibilities include driving governance enhancements, improving risk management, and guiding data analytics and technology use to increase audit quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, business, or a related field.
• Current CPA or CIA certification required; CPA preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive audit experience, including financial reporting/audit.
• Knowledge of COSO principles and US GAAP.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, budgets, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and data analytics/tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting audits and internal control assessments.
• Oversee operational, compliance, and advisory engagements from scoping to reporting.
• Evaluate risks, controls, and processes and report findings to leadership and the Board.
• Develop and mentor audit staff; drive improvements in governance and risk management.
• Communicate results clearly to stakeholders and manage engagement scope and resources.

Skills

CPA/CIA certification

Leadership

Risk-based auditing

COSO framework

GAAP knowledge

Data analytics

Power BI

SQL

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ACL

Alteryx

Job description

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is hiring an Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits focused on financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls over financial reporting. You will manage audit staff, coordinate engagements, and communicate results to senior management and the Board.

Responsibilities include driving governance enhancements, improving risk management, and guiding data analytics and technology use to increase audit quality and efficiency.