Staff Internal Auditor: SOX & Risk, Hybrid Growth

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

3% company contribution

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Staff Internal Auditor to build a long-term career in internal audit with exposure to SOX, operational audits, risk management, and executive leadership. The role offers strong mentorship, growth within a financially stable public company, and hybrid work options near Union Station.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/MIS and 1+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

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 compliance

Internal controls

GAAP

COSO framework

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/MIS

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Staff Internal Auditor to build a long-term career in internal audit with exposure to SOX, operational audits, risk management, and executive leadership. The role offers strong mentorship, growth within a financially stable public company, and hybrid work options near Union Station.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/MIS and 1+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Excel/Word/PowerPoint.