Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor at Buckingham Search Senior Auditor at Buckingham Search in Schiller Park, Illinois Posted in about 20 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Senior Internal Auditor Chicago Downtown | Hybrid A large, publicly traded organization is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its corporate audit function. This role supports enterprise risk management efforts by evaluating financial, operational, and compliance processes across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with public accounting or corporate audit experience who wants broad exposure across business functions and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership. The Role The Senior Internal Auditor will execute risk-based audit engagements and assist with internal control testing across the organization. This role works closely with audit leadership to evaluate the effectiveness of processes and controls while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen governance. Key Responsibilities Audit Execution Plan and perform risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas Conduct process walkthroughs, interviews, data analysis, and testing procedures Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls Document audit workpapers and summarize findings Internal Controls & Compliance Assist with internal control testing and compliance initiatives Support coordination efforts with external auditors Evaluate control environments and identify opportunities for improvement Risk Assessment & Advisory Participate in enterprise risk assessment activities and audit planning Identify emerging risks and recommend enhancements to control frameworks Provide recommendations to strengthen operational effectiveness Reporting & Collaboration Prepare clear audit reports and present findings to management Track remediation progress for identified issues Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the organization Team Support Mentor junior team members and support knowledge sharing within the audit team Participate in special projects and investigations as needed Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk advisory Experience supporting internal control or SOX-related initiatives preferred Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or similar are a plus Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Why Consider This Role Broad exposure to enterprise-wide operations and risk management Opportunity to grow within a well-established internal audit function High visibility across leadership and business teams Hybrid flexibility with moderate travel