Senior Internal Auditor | Hybrid Risk & Controls Lead

State of Illinois; Springfield (AL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois is seeking an Internal Auditor II to lead complex, risk-based audits that strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and support the agency’s mission. This role develops detailed audit programs, analyzes complex data and processes, and provides expert guidance on compliance, risk mitigation, and process improvement.

The Senior Auditor also serves as a key point of coordination with agency leadership and external oversight partners to ensure accountability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, auditing, business management, computer science, economics, public administration or related subjects.
• Requires four (4) years of professional auditing experience; or three (3) years plus certification (CIA, CPA, CISA).

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Chief Internal Auditor independently conducts complex, non-routine risk-based audits for Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS).
• As Senior Auditor, prepares comprehensive audit programs, detailing duration, scope, and purpose of an audit.
• Consults with the Chief Internal Auditor regarding changes to the audit program, problems encountered, and progress of active audits.
• Supports internal audit operations through specialized projects, analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Skills

Auditing

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

State of Illinois is seeking an Internal Auditor II to lead complex, risk-based audits that strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and support the agency’s mission. This role develops detailed audit programs, analyzes complex data and processes, and provides expert guidance on compliance, risk mitigation, and process improvement.

The Senior Auditor also serves as a key point of coordination with agency leadership and external oversight partners to ensure accountability and