Internal Auditor III; Internal Auditor III

Position:
Internal Auditor III (Internal Auditor III #1668)

Location:

Springfield or Chicago

Union:
Exempt

Department:
Internal Audit

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $64,996 - $86,119

Full Salary Range: $64,996 - $107,243

Office

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posted Date:
February 17, 2026

Reporting to the Chief Internal Audit Officer, coordinates and performs complex professional duties in auditing State Board of Education programs and activities for determining compliance with federal and state regulations, for assessing risks and evaluating the adequacy of internal controls, and for reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

• Coordinates and leads the internal audit team for audits by: determining risks and evaluating the control environment; developing audit objectives and scope; developing audit procedures; and performing tests of controls, in accordance with professional standards, legislative requirements, and policies and procedures.
• Reviews workpaper documentation and coordinates the workpaper review process.
• Compiles and writes detailed workpaper documentation of audit work performed, including conclusions, findings and recommendations.
• Drafts the internal audit report.
• Responds to and provides adequate resolution to questions or issues generated during the workpaper review process.
• Aids in providing assistance to external auditors of the Agency (Office of the Auditor General, federal auditors, state auditors) as needed.
• Performs system development audits as assigned.
• Prepares for and participates in meetings held with ISBE staff discussing audit processes and findings, including entrance and exit conferences.
• Performs follow-up on audit findings to determine status of corrective actions.
• Provides technical assistance/consulting to management.
• Complies with professional internal audit standards and state Internal Audit Advisory Board requirements, including obtaining necessary continuing professional education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in Accounting, business field, or Information Technology, or, a Bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields plus CPA, CIA, CISA or CFE certification required. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Minimum of five years of auditing or accounting experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of risk and control concepts and internal audit requirements.
• Ability to utilize computer based systems.

• Knowledge of federal compliance requirements.
• Ability to travel on limited basis.
• Familiarity with information systems control concepts.

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.