Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 56360
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 06/08/2026
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title:  CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR - 64325 
Skill Option:  None  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $11,000 - $12,700 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code: 

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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking to hire a Chief Internal Auditor to lead and manage audit projects across the agency portfolio. This position will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the many programs and initiatives across the agency, including promotion of Illinois Tourism, domestic and international trade, major corporation business attraction and development, capital and infrastructure improvement projects, economic and COVID-19 business recovery programs, and various other state or federally funded grant programs. This position will ensure the agency is in compliance with the Fiscal Control and Internal Audit Act (FCIAA), as well as statutory, administrative, and grant requirements, such as the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) and 2 CFR 200, the Federal Uniform Guidance. We invite qualified applicants who are committed to efficiency and the good stewardship of taxpayer dollars to apply for the position of Chief Internal Auditor.

Essential Functions

• Serving as Chief Internal Auditor, develops, directs and implements a comprehensive agency wide internal audit program.
• Serves as official Agency spokesperson on behalf of the Director and the agency to all internal and external entities including the Governor's Office, the legislature, and the Office of Management and Budget.
• Determines the scope of audits to be conducted in response to operational changes or new knowledge.
• Maintains accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive and timely communications with management.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree.
• Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor with at least four (4) years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience; or as an Auditor with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience developing, directing, and implementing a comprehensive internal audit program for a public or private organization.
• Prefers a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience serving as a lead auditor including determining the priorities and timeline of the internal audit activity.
• Prefers a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience formulating policy, standards and procedures and interpreting statutes, regulations or administrative rules for internal auditing purposes.
• Prefers a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience developing correspondence to support recommendations relative to audit findings.
• Prefers a minimum of two (2) years of experience utilizing TeamMate electronic audit management system.
• Prefers a minimum of two (2) years of management and supervisory experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

​Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30a - 5:00p
Headquarter Location: 1011 S 2nd St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@Illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance; Leadership & Management

Statement of Economic Interest :

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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