Senior Internal Auditor

Blue Signal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Chicago for a hybrid role (3 days onsite). The team supports SOX, financial, and operational audits across the business, offering visibility beyond traditional audit tasks.

The candidate will own audits, engage stakeholders, and drive improvements with limited direction. 3–5 years in public accounting or internal audit, plus SOX experience and CPA progress, are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in public accounting or internal audit with ownership of audit areas.
• Experience with SOX / internal controls and audit execution from planning through testing.
• CPA (or progress toward certification) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own audits and control testing with limited oversight.
• Navigate ambiguity in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Engage directly with stakeholders across finance, operations, and corporate functions.
• Bring judgment and perspective — not just execution.
• Lead and execute SOX and internal controls testing.
• Drive components of financial and operational audits.
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate risk, controls, and process effectiveness.
• Identify and communicate control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to audit planning, reporting, and stakeholder presentations.

Skills

SOX / internal controls

Audit execution

Independent work

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Education

CPA (or progress toward certification)

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid — 3 days onsite)

Overview

Our client is a publicly traded, global organization with a strong operational footprint and a reputation for performance and continuous improvement. They are hiring a Senior Internal Auditor to join a lean, high-impact team supporting SOX, financial, and operational audits across the business.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for someone looking to move beyond task execution and take on more responsibility and visibility.

You will be expected to:

• Own audits and control testing with limited oversight
• Navigate ambiguity in a lean, fast-paced environment
• Engage directly with stakeholders across finance, operations, and corporate functions
• Bring judgment and perspective — not just execution

What You’ll Own

• Lead and execute SOX and internal controls testing
• Drive components of financial and operational audits
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate risk, controls, and process effectiveness
• Identify and communicate control gaps and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to audit planning, reporting, and stakeholder presentations

What We’re Looking For

Strong candidates will bring:

3–5 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or top-tier/mid-market firms) and/or internal audit, including clear ownership of audit areas (not just support) and comfort operating with limited direction

Hands-on experience with:

• SOX / internal controls
• Audit execution from planning through testing
• Ability to operate independently and manage priorities without heavy structure
• Strong communication skills — able to engage, question, and influence stakeholders
• CPA (or meaningful progress toward certification) preferred

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in complex or operationally intensive environments
• Exposure to both financial and operational audits
• Background in environments where you were expected to figure things out vs. follow a rigid playbook

Who This Is Not For

• Candidates who require heavy structure, direction, or step-by-step guidance
• Profiles still building core audit fundamentals
• Individuals seeking a highly layered or process-heavy environment

Why This Role

• High visibility across a global, publicly traded company
• Opportunity to expand beyond external audit into broader business impact
• Exposure to cross-functional leadership and operations
• Clear path for continued growth within audit or finance