Senior Internal Auditor - Hybrid

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid — 3 days onsite)  

Overview 

Our client is a publicly traded, global organization with a strong operational footprint and a reputation for performance and continuous improvement. They are hiring a Senior Internal Auditor to join a lean, high-impact team supporting SOX, financial, and operational audits across the business. This role is ideal for someone looking to move beyond task execution and take on more responsibility and visibility. 

You will be expected to: 

• Own audits and control testing with limited oversight  
• Navigate ambiguity in a lean, fast-paced environment  
• Engage directly with stakeholders across finance, operations, and corporate functions  
• Offer insight and strategic thinking, not just task completion

What You’ll Own 

• Lead and execute SOX and internal controls testing  
• Lead key aspects of financial and operational review processes
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate risk, controls, and process effectiveness  
• Identify and communicate control gaps and improvement opportunities  
• Support the development of audit plans, reports, and presentations for stakeholders

What We’re Looking For 

Strong candidates will bring: 

• 3–5 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or top-tier/mid-market firms) and/or internal audit, including clear ownership of audit areas (not just support) and comfort operating with limited direction  
• Hands-on experience with SOX / internal controls  
• Manage audit processes end to end, from initial planning through testing phases
• Capable of working autonomously and effectively prioritizing tasks in less structured environments
• Strong communication skills — able to engage, question, and influence stakeholders  
• CPA (or meaningful progress toward certification) preferred  

Strongly Preferred 

• Background working in highly complex or operations-driven settings
• Familiarity with both financial and operational audit functions
• Background in environments where you were expected to figure things out vs. follow a rigid playbook  

Who This Is Not For 

• Candidates who require heavy structure, direction, or step-by-step guidance  
• Candidates in earlier stages of developing foundational audit expertise
• Candidates who prefer heavily structured or multi-tiered environments

Why This Role 

• High visibility across a global, publicly traded company  
• Opportunity to expand beyond external audit into broader business impact  
• Exposure to cross-functional leadership and operations  
• Defined opportunities for ongoing advancement within audit or broader finance functions

About Blue Signal:  

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