Lead Field Auditor (county Auditor) Actively Recruited

Job Summary
Perform diverse and complex financial, compliance, and operational internal audits of County agencies or businesses.

Collaborate with other colleagues during all phases of the audit process including developing the audit plan, objectives, scope, and procedures.

Prepare audit programs to achieve objectives.

Complete audits on time and within budget.

Responsible for gathering and analyzing sufficient evidence and data to reach a conclusion on the audit objectives.

Conduct interviews in County agencies to obtain understandings of internal control structures and document understandings in a clear and concise manner.

Prepare audit reports and management letters to communicate the results of each audit performed.

Assist with following up on the implementation of audit recommendations.

Communicate results of internal audits to leadership.

Provide guidance and mentorship for auditing staff and delegate work, as needed.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher is required.

• Five (5) years in conducting audits or directly related 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.

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.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

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, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Skill evaluating information and organizing information in a logical manner to support audit results.

Ability to disting...