Lead Internal Auditor Data Analytics (100% Virtual Remote or Hybrid in Chicago)

This position has been segmented as 100% Virtual meaning the work is completed 100% remote anywhere in the U.S. except Hawaii or United States Territories. If the selected individual is located in the Chicago area this position would be designated as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days and the rest remote.

• Assist the Snr Manager of IT Audit in leading the department to develop, implement and drive the data analytics strategy for the Internal Audit Department

• Contributes to department strategies and initiatives including control identification and testing.

• Manages objectives, scope, time, budget, and resources for data analytics audit projects

• Create analyses for internal and cross functional departments creating presentations and reports based on recommendations and findings

• Focuses on client service and ensures quality deliverables for audit project

• Provides expert advice to management to resolve complex issues through innovative solutions

• Collaborate with the data architects and data engineers to analyze data, identify gaps, and suggest enhancements

• Provide continuous education training to staff and seniors on data analytics techniques and tools

• Builds expertise in multiple areas of data analytics and technical accounting topics

• Overnight travel up to 10%

Internal:

• Information Technology Teams

• IT Enterprise Data Team

• Corporate and Field Finance and Commercial Teams

• Shared Business Services

External:

• External Auditors

Qualifications:

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Finance, or a related field

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Related Experience/Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in data analytics, data visualization, data management, statistics and/or related field

• 2+ years of audit experience

• Leadership experience

• Public Accounting experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong proactive problem-solving, critical and analytical thinking skills

• Data Mining and analytic experience

• Experience collecting, cleansing, profiling, and modeling data

• Experience with data pipelines using cloud-based tools

• Ability to work well in agile environments as a team member and leader

• Capability to provide timely, actionable feedback to staff

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently

• Ability to independently perform work with minimal supervision and direction, and execute on requirements to meet the needs of business stakeholders

• Ability to deal well with ambiguity and complex situations

• Respected as a positive role model, exemplifying integrity, fairness, and respect

• Leadership mentality

• Experience with technologies including; Tableau, PowerBI, Sigma, Snowflake and/or Knime

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• General IT knowledge