Internal Auditor

CHA Consulting, Inc.

Internal Auditor leading complex performance, operational, compliance, and financial audits. Collaborating with agency personnel to strengthen governance and internal control environment

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and perform complex audits and reviews in accordance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and CHA’s Internal Audit Methodology
Conduct audit planning, including defining scope, identifying risks, and preparing audit programs
Analyze financial, operational, and programmatic data; conduct testing, sampling, data analytics, and documentation
Draft and present clear, concise, and comprehensive audit reports
Monitor the implementation of corrective actions
Support annual risk assessments and audit planning
Maintain knowledge of HUD requirements, regulations, and audit practices
Demonstrate professionalism, curiosity, and strong interpersonal skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university
2 to 3 years of progressively responsible auditing experience are preferred; however, recent graduates eager to learn will also be considered, with salary commensurate with experience
Working knowledge of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework, and risk-based audit methodology
Strong communication and analytical skills
Ability to work independently with sound judgment
High ethical standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including data analysis, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs), Visio or similar process‑mapping software, and MS Word

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

auditingdata analyticsfinancial analysisoperational analysisrisk assessmentaudit planningtestingsamplingdocumentationaudit reporting

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsprofessionalismcuriosityindependent worksound judgmenthigh ethical standards