Largest U.S. regulated utility delivering electricity and natural gas via six transmission and distribution networks.
Lead anti‑fraud audit program, manage audits, risk, training, and staff.
12 days ago ago
$108,000 - $148,500
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Company Size
20,014 Employees
Service Specialisms
Information Technology
Engineering
Administration
Accounting & Finance
Security
Program/Project Management
Customer Service
Clerical
Sector Specialisms
Electric Power Generation
Electric Power Distribution
Gas Transmission
Gas Maintenance
Gas Distribution
Infrastructure
Fleet Management
Freight and Logistics
Role
Description
business liaison
assurance planning
process improvement
staff coaching
fraud audits
training programs
Serve as liaison to business partners to understand the operations and desired outcomes while building and maintaining business relationships (5%)
Plan, coordinate and execute core assurance and business enablement activities leveraging our common assurance and enablement framework. Includes the preparation and delivery of formal communications expressing opinions and providing insights on the adequacy and effectiveness of business processes and internal controls (30%)
Lead strategic business initiatives to continuously improve internal processes that optimize internal controls and reduce total cost of controls, within Audit Services and across business process areas (5%)
Provide active coaching and support of internal audit staff members to support a high performing learning organization (10%)
Lead Audit Services' Anti-Fraud, Waste, and Abuse program. Includes promoting a culture of fraud awareness, identification and management; conducting and leading audits to evaluate risks related to fraud, waste, and abuse; contributing expertise concerning fraud, waste, and abuse to controls design and risk assessment processes; assisting in compliance and ethics investigations involving fraud, waste, and abuse; and developing and executing training programs focused on preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse. (50%)
Requirements
data analytics
fraud risk
cpa
advanced degree
dashboards
7+ years
Communication - provides clear written and verbal communication while actively engaging and leveraging active listening skills. Adapts messaging based on audience and situation while exhibiting strong understanding of the business. Constructively challenges issues through use of crucial conversations.
Advanced data analytics capabilities, including the ability to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, trends, anomalies, and fraud schemes, and interpret complex financial data.
Relevant professional accreditation (e.g. CIA, CFE, CPA, CFF)
Individual will be expected to display advanced proficiency in the following skill areas and consistently execute these skills in their work within the Audit Services team.
Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Law, or Criminal Justice)
Proven ability to assess and design fraud risk management strategies, including operating model design, fraud analytics, and experience with anti-fraud operations.
7 years of experience leading investigations and/or audits related to fraud, waste, and abuse, compliance, and misconduct, including evaluations of underlying causes.
Demonstrated strong analytical and oral and written communication skills, including in drafting and presenting reports.
Analytical - applies critical thinking and intellectual curiosity to solve complex problems with various tools and techniques. Demonstrates rapid learning and agility to factor cost of controls proactively and effectively into defining issues and issue resolution. Proactively identifies and drives improvements to optimize and simplify business processes.
Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, or equivalent degree; In lieu of degree, 9-12 years of professional work experience
Talent Development - applies situational leadership to provide feedback and actively engage with others. Leverages coaching to enhance talent development and to build skills and capabilities. Able to translate feedback into action while self-identifying development areas and career opportunities. Actively demonstrates emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Risk and Controls Mastery - Demonstrates ability to identify, assess and mitigate risk using a holistic perspective, as well as formulating action plans to achieve desired business outcomes. Applies professional judgement and strong understanding of company control frameworks and processes, to strengthen the control environment while preventing and detecting fraud, waste and abuse. Individual will have frequent interaction with senior business leaders and other internal business customers. Individual may manage teams across multiple geographies and will have some work-related travel, depending on nature and scope of work activities.
3 years of supervisory experience
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with management to define enterprise fraud control objectives, develop strategies for evaluating control effectiveness, and provide an enterprise perspective on priorities and solutions for mitigating gaps in controls.
Proficiency in creating analytical dashboards or similar visualization tools to streamline discussions with stakeholders and improve understanding of risk indicators, key controls, and risk exposure levels. Thought leadership in fraud prevention and driving innovation in fraud risk management practices.
Strong familiarity with audit practices and procedures.
Familiarity with the application and interpretation of regulatory frameworks.
Benefits
Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $108,000.00/Yr. – $148,500.00/Yr.
Life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
Referral bonus program
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave