Title: LEAD FIELD AUDITOR (COUNTY AUDITOR) ACTIVELY RECRUITED Location: Chicago United States Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M. Posting Salary: $94,712 - $104,544 yearly Organization : Offices Under the President Job Description: 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. 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), the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). • Ability to create audit objectives, scope and audit test plans to ensure compliance with applicable auditing standards. • Skill in evaluating and organizing information in a logical manner to support audit results. • Ability to distinguish between errors, irregularities, and illegal acts, and take appropriate reporting actions when necessary. • Ability to direct the analytical review process. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written, including reviewing and responding to the written correspondence. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio. • Ability to travel to various work locations throughout the County. • Ability to mentor junior staff and colleagues. Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered: •Medical, Dental, and Vision •Basic Term Life Insurance •Pension Plan •Deferred Compensation Program •Employee Assistance Program •Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time •Voluntary Benefits •You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) •For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options. Salary: $94,712 - $104,544 yearly The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options. *This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination. Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d) EEO Statement Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.