Senior Internal Auditor

IFG US; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG US is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in downtown Chicago with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite). The role focuses on risk-based audits, internal controls, and strengthening financial reporting processes in partnership with finance leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years in public accounting or consulting, CPA/CIA preferred, and experience with IT controls and SOX. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong communication and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years of public accounting or consulting experience preferred.
• CPA and/or CIA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle internal audits including risk assessment, scope development, testing, and reporting.
• Assess compliance with GAAP, policies, SOX, and external regulations.
• Improve internal controls over financial reporting with finance teams.
• Prepare clear reports and present findings to leadership with remediation recommendations.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual financial statement audits.
• Supervise and mentor junior audit staff and interns.
• Contribute to special projects and automation initiatives.

Skills

Communication

SOX & risk-based auditing

Audit planning

Data-driven improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Hyperion

Smart View

Workiva

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Downtown Chicago (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Compensation: $90K-$100K base

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to play a key role in delivering risk-based audit and advisory projects across the organization. This position partners closely with finance and accounting leadership to evaluate internal controls, ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and strengthen overall financial reporting processes.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, can manage multiple engagements simultaneously, and is motivated to enhance processes through data and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle internal audits, including risk assessment, scope development, testing strategy, control evaluation, and reporting.

• Assess compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, contractual obligations, SOX, and external regulations.

• Partner with finance and accounting teams to improve internal controls over financial reporting.

• Prepare clear, concise reports and present findings to leadership, including remediation recommendations.

• Support and coordinate with external auditors during the annual financial statement audit.

• Supervise and mentor junior audit staff and interns.

• Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including automation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 2-4 years of experience in public accounting or consulting preferred.

• CPA and/or CIA designation preferred.

• Experience auditing financial transaction cycles and internal controls.

• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and risk-based auditing methodologies.

• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Oracle Fusion, Hyperion, Smart View, or Workiva is a plus.

• Exposure to IT audit concepts (e.g., COBIT) preferred.

• Insurance or brokerage industry experience is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.