Strategic Leader, Internal Audit & Compliance

Illinois State Board of Education; Illinois; On-site; USD 183,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education in Illinois seeks a Chief Internal Audit Officer to direct the Internal Audit staff and ensure compliance with the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act and Global Internal Audit Standards.

Based in Springfield or Chicago, the role reports to the State Superintendent of Education and focuses on risk management, audit planning, and improving agency operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field with CIA or CPA certification and at least four years of auditing experience.
• Alternatively, an auditor with at least five years of professional auditing experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting, budgeting, procurement, and risk management in the public sector.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and fiscal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directs Internal Audit staff and meets expectations in performance evaluations.
• Develops annual internal audit plan and required documentation and reports.
• Coordinates external audits and drafts agency responses to findings.
• Advises management on risks and operational improvements.

Skills

Auditing

Risk management

Leadership

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business related field

CIA certification

CPA certification

Five years auditing experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education in Illinois seeks a Chief Internal Audit Officer to direct the Internal Audit staff and ensure compliance with the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act and Global Internal Audit Standards.

Based in Springfield or Chicago, the role reports to the State Superintendent of Education and focuses on risk management, audit planning, and improving agency operations.