Description

OVERVIEW

The Cook County's Office of the County Auditor is seeking a Deputy Auditor to support the administration of all departmental functions, with a focus on establishing and maintaining uniform accounting procedures and systems, auditing receipts, and developing financial data. This role assists in policy development and departmental decision-making, as well as designing and coordinating audit seminars to ensure field auditors receive required training in line with government auditing standards. The Deputy Auditor will oversee office administration and ensure adherence to policies in the absence of senior leadership.

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois' population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.

Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

• Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY

• Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
• 2nd largest county in America
• Larger than 27 states
• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
• Nearly 80% unionized workforce
• 15 unions represented
• 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
• Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
• Land - Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
• Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.

LOCATION

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

ROLE SUMMARY

Assist in administering all functions of the department, involving principally, the establishment and maintenance of uniform accounting procedures and systems, the auditing of receipts and the development of financial data. Assist in the development of policies and managing department decisions. Design and coordinate audit seminars to ensure that field auditors receive the necessary education required by government auditing standards. Responsible for the administration of the office and ascertaining that office policy is being followed in absence of senior leadership.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

• Oversee the activities of department staff. Plan, schedule, and distribute external audit assignments to monitor accuracy and timeliness of work projects. Privy to highly confidential information including all data resulting from external audits. Perform field reviews of audit work in progress and final reviews of its completed paperwork.
• Assist in department decisions and recommends strategies to address department performance evaluations, policies, and procedures to ensure daily operations are efficient.
• Monitor the continuing education received by department staff to ensure current accounting and auditing practice knowledge are up to date.
• Compile and maintain all training records in order to retain the department's license as a registered continuing professional education sponsor issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Develop and update audit manuals and procedures used by department auditors to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Supervise special projects which may occur in areas not covered in the usual audit examination, as directed by senior leadership.
• Responsible for the administration of the office and ascertaining that office policy is being followed in the absence of senior leadership.

Required for all jobs:

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of policies and procedures of the County Auditor's office, with the ability to make policy recommendations.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and implement programmatic changes while maintaining confidentiality regarding audits.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards, with the ability to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of internal control concepts and procedures, with the ability to identify errors, irregularities, and illegal acts and take appropriate action.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership, insight, support, and direction to support the unit's mission and goals.
• Ability to solve complex problems that have long-term impact on the unit and organization.
• Ability to communicate in verbal, written or electronic formats in a concise and grammatically correct manner.
• Ability to implement plans and objectives, and oversee the efficiency and performance of specific processes
  
  and operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Four (4) years of experience in internal audit, external audit, finance, or directly related experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Six (6) years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or finance.
• Four (4) years of previous management or supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant certificate and licensed by the State of Illinois.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order, and the Cook County Personnel this position is exempt from the County's career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.

Please contact [email protected] for inquiries about this position.