Internal Audit Manager

Description

• Review and approve workpapers and audit reports to ensure compliance with internal audit methodology and professional standards.
• Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning by providing real-time feedback and guidance.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor a small team of internal auditors to ensure high-quality execution of audit work.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, process improvements, and internal strategy discussions.
• Lead and participate in risk-based audits across the organization, from planning through reporting.
• Conduct regular check-ins and performance conversations to monitor progress, address challenges, and support growth.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure timely and effective remediation of audit findings.
• Define audit objectives, scope, and timelines in consultation with the CIA and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to apply data analytics across the audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, planning, testing, and monitoring.
• Assist the CIA with the annual risk assessment and development of the internal audit plan.
• Develop and deliver formal training sessions in collaboration with the CIA to enhance audit capabilities and technical skills.
• Promote and enforce adherence to the Internal Audit Charter, State of Illinois Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act, and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Enhance internal control awareness across departments and help build ownership of control responsibilities.
• Use audit tools and visualization techniques to enhance audit efficiency, accuracy, and insight.
• Work closely with management to resolve audit issues constructively and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Ability to manage audit engagements from end to end, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field,
• Master’s degree or professional certification required (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Governmental or public sector audit experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations and build trust across levels.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in internal or external audit, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with audit and data analytics tools (e.g., TeamMate, Power BI, ACL/IDEA) preferred.
• Currently in a hybrid work arrangement, but candidates must reside in Illinois at time of hire.

Benefits

• Short/long term disability
• Paid time off, plus paid holidays
• IHDA employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs.
• Salary range: $115,000 - $130,000
• 401K plan – immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance plans
• Flex spending

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance