Auditor at Chicago Housing Authority

The Auditor will be responsible for conducting  performance audits to assess and identify conditions for potential waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement in the administration of the Authority's programs. In collaboration with others in the Audit Team, the Auditor engages in collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; as well as interviews; field work; and drafting of audit reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• With supervision, perform departmental, program-related, and targeted audits for the OIG in accordance with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book Standards)

• Perform independent evaluations to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of CHA programs and detect potential fraud risks

• Develop recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of CHA operations

• Prepare audit programs to achieve objectives

• Gather and analyze sufficient evidence and data to reach a conclusion on the audit objectives

• Draft audit reports and management letters

• Collaborate with OIG staff to develop annual risk assessment and annual audit plan

• Develop information leading to the initiation of criminal and administrative investigations of CHA employees and vendors doing business with the CHA

• Work with OIG investigators to provide investigative assistance where necessary or appropriate

• Conduct special projects as requested by the Inspector General

• Provide support to internal and external auditors as needed

• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned to support OIG mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university supplemented by a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in auditing or operations analysis, including data and financial analysis.

• Valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred:

• Professional certification as a public accountant, internal auditor, fraud examiner, certified 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. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and concise reporting, effective collaboration, and strong stakeholder engagement. 

• Experience in statistical methods, qualitative and quantitative analysis for audit sampling, skill data visualization, use of data analytical tools and methodologies.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), as well as auditing standards issued by AICPA, GAO, IIA and ISACA. 

• Curiosity, inquisitiveness, and attention to detail

Within 90 days of hire, selected candidate will be required to be fingerprinted by an external law enforcement agency. Possess the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification or be willing to obtain within one year of hire.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

• 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.”

Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000

Grade: S8

FLSA: Exempt

Union: None