Deputy Chief Internal Auditor

Deputy Chief Internal Auditor

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking to hire a Deputy Chief Internal Auditor who will help lead and manage audit projects for the entire agency portfolio. This position will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the many programs and initiatives across the agency, including promotion of Illinois Tourism, domestic and international trade, major corporation business attraction and development, capital and infrastructure improvement projects, economic and COVID-19 business recovery programs, and various other state or federally funded grant programs.

This position will work alongside the Chief Internal Auditor to ensure the agency is in compliance with the Fiscal Control and Internal Audit Act (FCIAA), statutory, administrative and grant requirements, such as the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) and 2 CFR 200 Federal Uniform Guidance. We invite qualified applicants who have a commitment to efficiency and good stewardship of tax-payer dollars to apply for the position of Deputy Chief Internal Auditor.

Essential Functions:

• Formulates, plans, develops, and implements strategic audit planning of the Office of Internal Audits.
• Develops policy, goals, and objectives for the State Programs Internal Audits Program.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Liaisons with Illinois State Auditor General regarding audits of DCEO on complex issues to ensure compliance with audit requirements and regulations.
• Develops plans and procedural changes for resolution of audits.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with a major in accounting or professional auditing.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative auditing experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefers four (4) years of professional auditing experience at a public organization or unit of government.
• Prefers four (4) years of experience serving as the lead auditor or team lead, determining the priorities and timeline of the internal audit activity and assigning work.
• Prefers four (4) years of management and supervisory experience.
• Prefers four (4) years of professional experience formulating policy, standards and procedures and interpreting statutes, regulations or administrative rules.
• Prefers four (4) years of professional experience in auditing theory and procedures.
• Prefers four (4) years of experience utilizing Team Mate electronic audit management system.
• Prefers Certified Internal Auditing licensure.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.

About the Agency:

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois' world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois' reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Headquarter

Location:

1011 S 2nd St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704

Work County:
Sangamon

Agency Contact: CEO.HR (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

Posting Group:
Leadership & Management;
Legal, Audit & Compliance

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's discretion.