CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

Job Requisition ID: 60225 Opening Date: 11/09/2026 Closing Date: 11/24/2026 Agency: State Employee Retirement System Class Title: CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR - 64325 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,000 - $11,000 monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None

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Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday, in the office on a full-time basis, no remote work option Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office Headquarter Location: 2101 S. Veterans Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois 62704 Work County: Sangamon Agency Contact: Jenny.Reichart@srs.illinois.gov

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Chief Internal Auditor (SPSA) at the State Retirement Systems (SRS). This position serves as the Chief Internal Auditor of the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS), the General Assembly Retirement System (GARS), and the Judges’ Retirement System (JRS). The CIA is responsible for directing a full-time, flexible internal audit program designed to comply with the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act and the Global Internal Audit Standards. The work of SRS’ internal audit strengthens the retirement systems’ ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing management and the board with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight.

This position serves as a trusted advisor to management and the Board by providing clear and concise written and oral communication on current and emerging risks, internal control deficiencies, and any audit findings or recommendations from completed audit reports. This position requires the ability to understand complex issues impacting the retirement system and its membership along with the use of data analysis and other methods to evaluate the accuracy of member accounts and payments to beneficiaries. The ideal candidate for this position is someone that is dedicated to continual learning which will assist in gaining a thorough understanding of not only the design of the pension plan, but also its operations.

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. Essential Functions

• Develops, directs, and implements a comprehensive agency wide internal audit program; as policy formulating administrator, develops the Agency Annual Audit Plan for submittal to/approval by the Board of Trustees and the Executive Secretary, ensuring compliance with audit requirements of the Fiscal Control and Internal Audit Act, and performs risk assessments. Determines the priorities of the internal audit activity consistent with the Agency’s missions and program objectives. Interprets statues, rules, regulations and procedures relating to and/or affecting audit policy as it relates to Internal Audit’s operations. Identifies and evaluates significant exposures to risk and contributes to the improvement of risk management and control systems. Establishes and implements internal auditing policies, standards and procedures to support proactive risk management control, accountability, economy and efficiency, and improving governance and business processes.

• Directs staff auditor work and provides assignments and tasks to aid in the completion of audits and related projects. Assigns and reviews staff auditor work for completeness and accuracy and provides answers to staff auditor questions and advice/additional direction as needed. Provides guidance and training to the staff auditor on key agency programs, including critical processes and ongoing issues and risks. Aids in the development of staff auditor skills and knowledge. Counsels staff regarding work performance. Establishes annual goals and objectives. Approves time off. Adjusts first level grievances. Effectively recommends and imposes discipline, up to and including discharge. Prepares and signs performance evaluations. Determines and recommends staffing needs.

• Reviews scope of audit reports and consults with Agency Administrators and the Board of Trustees on audit findings, risks, policies, current events, and audit recommendations. Maintains accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, and timely communications with Agency management. Confers with executive management on policy issues and new or revised programs. Meets with Agency management to solicit input on major audit issues or areas of concern. Makes recommendations for changes to enhance agency operations. Monitors implementation of internal audit recommendations and advises the Board of Trustees and Executive Secretary of implementation status.

• Consults with Agency administrators and the Auditor General’s Office regarding audit issues, many of which deal with sensitive issues. Promotes understanding of and interpretation of the Agency’s position relative to the internal audit program. As needed, provides testimony before legislative committees regarding audit findings.

• 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, preferably with coursework in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, financial accounting, and auditing.
• Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor with at least 5 years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience, or as an Auditor with at least 7 years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers 10 years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience.
• Prefers 5 years of professional experience overseeing an internal audit program, developing and implementing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Prefers 5 years of professional experience evaluating audit findings and recommending and developing summaries to communicate the impact of audit findings to Agency leadership.
• Prefers 5 years of professional experience identifying major audit issues and developing an effective course of action to make recommendations for operational change.
• Prefers 5 years of experience as a full-line supervisor, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training, addressing performance issues, managing daily staffing needs, setting goals, approving time off, handling first-level grievances, recommending or imposing discipline and completing performance evaluations.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of auditing theory and practices appropriate to the types of audits to be performed.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of statutes, rules, regulations and procedures relating to and/or affecting audit policy as it relates to internal audit operations.

Employment Conditions

• 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 an annual Statement 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.

STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFITS

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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

The purpose of State Retirement Systems is to provide an orderly means whereby aged or disabled employees may be retired from active service, without prejudice or hardship, and to enable employees to accumulate reserves for themselves and their dependents for old age, disability, death and termination of employment, thus effecting economy and efficiency in the administration of the State Government.