Staff Internal Auditor

CFS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

3% company contribution

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

CFS in Chicago is seeking a Staff Internal Auditor to gain hands-on experience across SOX testing, financial, operational, and compliance audits, while working with senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

The role offers a hybrid work setup near Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center, a strong benefits package, and clear opportunities for growth within a globally operating public manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or related field.
• 1+ years of public accounting, internal audit, or related experience.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, GAAP, and the COSO framework.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform SOX testing and support financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Execute control testing, transaction testing, and risk assessments.
• Conduct interviews and walkthroughs to understand business processes and identify control gaps.
• Prepare audit workpapers, findings, and audit reports for management and the Audit Committee.
• Support Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives and annual audit planning activities.
• Partner with management and external auditors on audit, compliance, and process improvement projects.

Skills

SOX testing

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Financial analysis

Interviews & walkthroughs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Looking to build a long-term career in Internal Audit with exposure to SOX, operational audits, risk management, and executive leadership? This opportunity offers broad audit experience, strong mentorship, and a clear path for growth within a financially stable public company.

Salary: $85,000-$95,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to gain experience across SOX, financial, operational, and compliance audits
• Exposure to senior leadership, business unit management, and the Audit Committee
• Strong history of internal promotion and career advancement opportunities
• Broad, hands-on role that allows you to develop audit, risk, and financial analysis skills
• Hybrid flexibility with an office location conveniently located near Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center
• Join a financially stable publicly traded manufacturing organization with global operations
• Excellent benefits package including a 6% 401(k) match plus an additional 3% company contribution
• Opportunity for domestic and international travel while learning various business operations

Key Responsibilities For The Staff Internal Auditor

• Perform SOX testing and support financial, operational, and compliance audits
• Execute control testing, transaction testing, and risk assessments
• Conduct interviews and walkthroughs to understand business processes and identify control gaps
• Prepare audit workpapers, findings, and audit reports for management and the Audit Committee
• Support Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives and annual audit planning activities
• Partner with management and external auditors on audit, compliance, and process improvement projects

Qualifications For The Staff Internal Auditor

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or related field
• 1+ years of public accounting, internal audit, or related experience
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, GAAP, and the COSO framework
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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