CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR (CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR)

CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Chief Internal Auditor. Serves as policy formulating administrator, with full authority to commit the Agency to specific courses of action. Directs and implements a comprehensive agency wide internal audit program; develops program policies, goals and objectives; develops the Agency's Annual Audit Plan for submittal to/approval by the Secretary of Transportation. Determines staffing and budgetary requirements of the Internal Audit Program; administers the program through subordinate managers; monitors implementation of audit recommendations and findings; serves as member of the Secretary's Executive staff; and represents the Agency as it relates to the Internal Audit Program and findings.

Essential Functions Includes serving as Chief Internal Auditor, serving as official Agency spokesperson on behalf of the Secretary of Transportation and the Agency to all internal and external entities including, the Governor's Office, legislature, and Office of Management and Budget. Serves as full line supervisor. Determines the scope of audits to be conducted in response to operational changes or new knowledge. Maintains accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive and timely communications with management. Applies professional audit standards to assure standards of Internal Audits are consistent with current standards of the profession. Assesses the training needs of staff to accomplish the Agency goals and to ensure compliance with Certified Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor with at least four years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience; or as an Auditor with at least five years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience.

About the Agency: The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling) Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources