Manager, Internal Audit; County Auditor Actively

Position: MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT (COUNTY AUDITOR) ACTIVELY RECRUITED
Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Manage teams performing complex financial, compliance and operational internal audits of County agencies, bureaus, and other entities receiving County funds. Manage and assist with the full audit cycle including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up to ensure audits are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with professional auditing standards. Conduct interviews with agency personnel, analyzes data to form audit conclusions, and prepares reports to communicate findings and recommendations.

Oversee audit assignments and ensure alignment with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Global Internal Audit Standards. Collaborate with leadership to strengthen governance, risk, and control environments. Responsible for overseeing audit staff, developing audit programs, and evaluating the accuracy and quality of all audit work. Manage the County-wide risk assessment process to develop the annual audit plan and ensure the appropriate deployment of staff to support timely plan completion.

Provide feedback on departmental policies, procedures, manuals, and other resources. Manage audit staff, develop audit programs, and evaluate the accuracy and quality of all audit work.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.

Minimum Qualifications

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field is required.

* Five (5) years of auditing, finance, compliance, risk control, or directly related experience is required.

* Three (3) years of prior supervisory or lead experience is required.

* In good standing as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or relevant area is required.

* Valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience conducting audits under General Accepted Government Auditing Standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Internal Audit Standards is preferred.

* Experience conducting performance and/or operational audits of government entities is preferred.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

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- Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

* Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

* Thorough knowledge of internal control concepts and procedures and the ability to accurately assess an internal control environment.

* Skilled in developing audit objectives, audit samples and test procedures.

* Ability to interact with staff in a professional manner and provide direction to staff when needed.

* Ability to interact with auditees in resolving difficult audit issues.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding audits and personnel matters.

* Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.

* Ability to drive to audit locations and work in offsite locations.

Physical Requirements:

Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree;

(2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the…