Lead Field Auditor (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

Provide guidance to teams performing diverse and complex compliance, operational, and performance audits of County agencies, bureaus, and partner entities.

Lead all phases of audit assignments and projects, including planning, fieldwork, report writing, and issue remediation.

Prepare audit programs that align with departmental objectives and ensure audit reviews are completed on time and within budget.

Responsible for gathering and analyzing evidence and data.

Conduct interviews to obtain an understanding of internal control structures within County agencies and document findings in a clear and concise manner.

Prepare audit reports and management letters to clearly communicate audit results and recommendations to leadership.

Collaborate with senior management and the audit team to ensure timely identification and escalation of potential issues.

Provide guidance and mentorship to audit staff and oversee work, as needed.

Ensure engagements are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Global Internal Audit Standards.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.

This position may be eligible for a signing bonus.

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 in conducting auditing, finance, compliance, risk management, 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.

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.

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 wri...