Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Chicago Area \| Hybrid

Overview

A well-established, publicly traded organization is seeking a

Senior Internal Auditor

to join its Internal Audit team. This role will support the execution of the annual audit plan and contribute to the organization’s broader risk management and compliance initiatives. The position offers exposure to financial, operational, and regulatory audits across multiple business units and provides the opportunity to collaborate closely with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas to evaluate internal controls, risk management processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Perform

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

testing and support external audit requirements.

• Develop and maintain audit programs, document workpapers, analyze findings, and present recommendations to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and mitigate risk.
• Participate in fraud investigations, special projects, and ad hoc internal audit initiatives.
• Assist with enterprise risk assessments and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Build strong working relationships with business partners and leadership across the organization.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members as needed.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in internal audit, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3\+ years of internal audit experience

, ideally within a publicly traded company or public accounting firm.

• Experience with

SOX compliance and internal control testing

.

• Professional certifications such as

CPA, CIA, CFE, or CPCU

(or progress toward one) are preferred.

• Familiarity with internal control frameworks and regulatory standards (e.g., COSO, GAAP, SEC reporting environments).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience within the

insurance or financial services industry

is a plus.

Additional Details

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and growing audit environment.
• Exposure to multiple business units and leadership teams.
• Up to 20% travel

may be required.