Chief Internal Auditor

Our client is a well-established Chicago based higher education institution that is looking for a Chief Internal Auditor to join their team! They offer a flexible/hybrid work schedule, great benefits, generous PTO and a pension! The role will work closely with the President & offer a lot of opportunities for growth.

The Chief Internal Auditor will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the department in performing financial, compliance, and operational internal audits including planning and development of audit programs.
• Conduct audit testing and identify appropriate controls and key business risks
• Analyze and appraise complex operational processes and provides an objective opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and notes any process improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and organize accurate work papers ensuring that documentation clearly supports the conclusions regarding each audit objective.
• Provide information and sound recommendations to management, prepare written reports and work with management to obtain agreement on action plans to address audit issues
• Provide training to managers on internal controls, business risks, fraud and other related topics.
• Provide assistance to State and Federal Auditors as needed.
• Perform administrative duties as required including managing department records, maintaining the department’s time reporting system, etc.
• Ad-hoc responsibilities as needed.

The Chief Internal Auditor will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of related experience
• CPA, CIA, CISA certification required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent detail and organizational skills