Senior Internal Auditor

State of Illinois; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor (Internal Auditor II) to design and execute risk-based audit strategies, research applicable laws, and provide recommendations to strengthen controls and governance in Springfield. The role leads audits and supports agency-wide decision-making in a hybrid work setting.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework and 4 years of auditing experience, or 3 years plus CIA/CPA/CISA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, auditing, business management, computer science, economics, public administration, or related subjects.
• Four years of professional auditing experience, or three years plus CIA, CPA, or CISA certification.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel with overnight stays.

Skills

Presentation to management

Analytical thinking

Auditing basics

Education

Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, auditing, business management, computer science, economics, public administration, or related subjects

Job description

The Senior Internal Auditor (Internal Auditor II) serves as a lead auditor for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, designing and executing risk-based audit strategies, researching applicable laws and regulations, and providing recommendations to enhance internal controls and governance. The role supports agency-wide decision-making and continuous improvement in Springfield, IL, with a hybrid work schedule of 1-5 days per week in office.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, auditing, business management, computer science, economics, public administration, or related subjects
• Four years of professional auditing experience, or three years plus completion of CIA, CPA, or CISA certification
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel with overnight stays
• Preferred: one or more years presenting reports to management and analyzing business processes
• Preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)