Staff Auditor

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States, serving over 360,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission we make three commitments to our students, their families and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability and integrity. Five core principles are embedded within these commitments - high quality, rigorous instruction, talented and empowered educators, safety and support, financial stability and collective impact.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the Staff Auditor conducts financial, operational, performance, compliance and other audits or reviews as assigned. Under the supervision of departmental leadership, will participate in the planning, fieldwork, testing and data analysis, interviewing, evaluation of internal control processes, identification of observations, and preparation of reports in accordance with IAC procedures and applicable professional auditing standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Staff Auditor will be held accountable for the following key responsibilities:

• Conduct audits and reviews including assessing risks; evaluating internal control design and effectiveness; developing and managing audit programs, work plans, and resource budgets; and performing fieldwork, testing and data analysis
  
  
• Prepare work papers and reports consistent with audit plan procedures with a high level of technical accuracy, grammatical accuracy and structure, in adherence to IAC procedures and applicable and professional auditing standards
  
  
• Provide frequent updates to IAC management on the status of assigned work including immediate communication of any issues or challenges
  
  
• Collaborate with IAC management to assess the impact of internal control deficiencies and develop recommendation
  
  
• Effectively meet agreed upon audit and review completion timelines, while also participating in other organizational initiatives
  
  
• Maintain professional proficiency via continuing professional education, participating in professional associations, while staying abreast of leading practices, industry trends, and emerging risks
  
  

• Assists in the preparation of an annual risk assessment
  
  

• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

TYPE OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, or a related field.
  
  

• A minimum of 1 to 2 years' experience with either a "Big 4" accounting firm, a mid-level accounting firm, and/or a large corporation's internal audit department.
  
  
• Experience in education and public sector is a plus
  
  
• Active certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other internal audit related certifications, preferred
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to effectively communicate CPS accounting information, policies, and/or procedures
  
  
• Thorough understanding of U. S. IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
  
  
• Experience with identifying risks, controls and opportunities for improvements associated with business processes, developing and executing audit test plans, and drafting audit reports with summary results for executives
  
  
• Working knowledge and experience with auditing tools and other software such as IDEA, Audit Control Language, MS Access, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Google Drive
  
  
• Experience working with large ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft) is helpful
  
  
• Commitment to high ethical and professional standards
  
  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
  
  
• Chicago Public Schools is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply
  
  

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

• As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of his or her CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their empl oyment with the district.