Senior Auditor

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent body within the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) whose purpose is to investigate and audit matters concerning fraud, theft, waste, abuse, and misconduct within or affecting CHA.

The Senior Auditor will be responsible for leading and performing complex audits and reviews that promote accountability, transparency, and integrity. This role focuses on identifying and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, strengthening internal controls, and improving operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with professional auditing standards. The Senior Auditor works independently; mentors staff and plays a key role in delivering high quality reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

In collaboration with others in the Audit and Analytics Team, the Senior Auditor engages in collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, as well as interviews and field work.

• Lead and conduct complex performance audits of CHA programs in accordance with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book Standards)
• Develop audit programs designed to identify and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; strengthen internal controls; and improve operational efficiency
• Design audit testing procedures and data sampling methods to achieve objectives
• Gather and analyze sufficient evidence and data to reach a conclusion on the audit objectives
• Conduct field work and site visits to CHA properties and offices
• Prepare and present clear audit findings, reports, and recommendations
• Track and follow up on corrective actions
• Collaborate with OIG staff to develop annual risk assessment and audit plan
• Provide guidance, training, and support to other OIG auditors
• Work with OIG investigators to provide investigative assistance where necessary or appropriate
• Conduct special projects and additional duties as assigned to support OIG mission

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public/business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university supplemented by a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in auditing or operations analysis, including data and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), or auditing standards issued by AICPA, IIA, or ISACA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and concise reporting, effective collaboration, and strong stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred:

• Professional certification as a public accountant, internal auditor, fraud examiner, inspector general auditor, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Proficiency in forensic audit and accounting.
• Strong organizational, management, and decision-making skills to efficiently manage projects, set, prioritize, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Experience in statistical methods, qualitative and quantitative analysis for audit sampling, data visualization, and use of data analytical tools and methodologies.
• Curiosity, inquisitiveness, and attention to detail

Within 90 days of hire, selected candidate may be required to be fingerprinted by an external law enforcement agency.

• Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
• Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Parking Transit
• Prepaid Legal Services
• Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan:
  Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
• Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
• Hybrid work schedule (position specific) This position may be eligible for remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.

"Applications will be accepted for 30 days from the date of posting. However, the position may be closed at any point if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received."

FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE COMPANY WEBPAGE AT: CAREERS.THECHA.ORG