Internal Auditor Jobs in Illinois
Internal Auditor jobs in Illinois are among the most active in the Midwest, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and insurance across roles from staff auditor to audit director. Chicago anchors the majority of hiring, with meaningful demand in Peoria and Rosemont as well, and employers like Allstate, United Airlines, and Exelon maintain established internal audit functions in the state. The most in-demand specialties are IT audit, SOX compliance, and operational risk. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.
We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.
The Senior Internal Auditor will join Vantive at an exciting stage of growth and transformation, with the opportunity to help shape and build a newly established Internal Audit function. In this role, the Senior Auditor will independently lead complex, cross-functional and global risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits from risk assessment and scoping through reporting and remediation follow-up, with limited oversight, while supporting SOX/ICFR activities. The role offers broad exposure to business leaders, functions, and processes and the opportunity to influence how Internal Audit delivers value to the organization. The Senior Auditor will provide objective assurance, practical insights, and technical leadership that strengthen controls, mitigate risk, improve business processes, and support Vantive's evolving business priorities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently lead complex, cross-functional and global risk-based financial, operational, and compliance internal audit engagements from risk assessment and scoping through reporting and remediation follow-up, with limited oversight.
- Accountable for the quality, timeliness, risk coverage, stakeholder alignment, and successful completion of assigned audit engagements, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, issue development, reporting, and follow-up.
- Independently determine audit procedures, testing methods, sampling approaches, and issue-assessment criteria for assigned engagements, incorporating professional judgment, data analytics, and emerging risks and escalating matters with significant enterprise or regulatory implications.
- Lead assigned SOX and ICFR activities, including risk assessment, walkthroughs, control documentation, testing strategy, deficiency evaluation, remediation monitoring, and external audit coordination.
- Develop and enhance audit methodologies, testing standards, templates, and risk-assessment approaches, and recommend changes to audit scope, testing strategy, or the audit plan based on emerging risks and business developments.
- Serve as a subject-matter resource in one or more areas such as SOX/ICFR, operational auditing, IT controls, financial reporting processes, or data analytics.
- Coach and provide technical guidance to auditors, guest auditors, and third-party resources; coordinate work during engagements; review workpapers and deliverables for quality and consistency; and provide performance input to the Audit Manager.
- Conduct stakeholder interviews, walkthroughs, and process assessments to understand business objectives, identify key risks and controls, and evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
- Partner with Finance, IT, Legal, Compliance to strengthen controls, improve process effectiveness, and support timely remediation.
- Prepare audit reports and issue summaries that communicate risk, root cause, business impact, and agreed management actions.
- Track remediation progress, validate completed actions, and escalate significant, overdue, or recurring issues to Internal Audit leadership.
- Use data analytics, automation, and technology-enabled testing to improve audit efficiency, coverage, and insight.
- Maintain effective stakeholder relationships while preserving independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and appropriate challenge, and influence business leaders to accept audit conclusions, risk assessments, and remediation commitments where perspectives or priorities differ.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive internal or external audit experience, preferably in a public company, healthcare, medical products, or manufacturing environment, including demonstrated experience independently leading complex audits from planning through reporting and follow-up.
- Experience working on internal audit projects, SOX or ICFR activities, control assessments, process reviews, and remediation follow-up in a complex or global organization.
- Knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit methodology, COSO, SOX or ICFR requirements, financial reporting processes, and business process controls.
- Experience using data analytics tools or advanced Excel functionality to analyze populations, identify anomalies, select risk-based samples, or support audit conclusions.
- Demonstrated ability to assess the significance of audit findings, identify root causes and business impact, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations in collaboration with management.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities, manage assigned audit activities to established timelines, proactively communicate status and emerging issues, and identify potential delays or scope changes.
- Demonstrated ability to coach less-experienced auditors, review audit work for quality, coordinate engagement resources, and influence senior stakeholders with differing perspectives.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, analytical, problem-solving skills.
- CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or similar professional certification required, or must be obtained within 18 months of appointment.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 25%, based on audit and business needs.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $92,000 - 115,000 USD annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
US Benefits at Vantive
This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive
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Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in internal auditor jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- CIA, CPA, or CISA certification preferred or required by most Illinois employers
- Three or more years of internal audit, public accounting, or risk experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of SOX compliance, IIA standards, and risk-based auditing
- Strong proficiency with audit management software and enterprise systems like SAP or Oracle
- Ability to communicate findings clearly in written reports and to senior stakeholders
Internal Auditor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an internal auditor in Illinois?
Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work as an internal auditor, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field alongside a professional credential. The Certified Internal Auditor designation, awarded by the Institute of Internal Auditors, is the most recognized credential in the field. Many Illinois employers also accept a CPA or CISA. Starting in public accounting or a staff audit role at a large Illinois company is the most common entry path.
Which companies hire internal auditors in Illinois?
Employers hiring internal auditors in Illinois right now include AbbVie, Ingredion, and Vantive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of insurance carriers, financial institutions, and large industrial headquarters means demand is broad and sustained across the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most internal auditor jobs?
Chicago, Rosemont, and Westchester have the most internal auditor openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share because it is home to major financial services firms, insurance headquarters, and large corporate operations that maintain full audit functions, while other cities in the list reflect regional employers and manufacturing or healthcare anchors with their own internal audit teams.
Are there remote internal auditor jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields, since internal audit work is largely analytical and document-driven. About 100% of internal auditor openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. The parts of the job most suited to remote arrangements are risk assessment, report writing, and walkthroughs conducted over video, while on-site fieldwork at operating locations is typically required for some portion of each audit cycle.
How can I get hired as an internal auditor in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a staff auditor or audit associate at one of Illinois's large public accounting firms, such as those with offices in Chicago's Loop, where rotational programs regularly bring in candidates without prior audit experience. Large Illinois employers in insurance and financial services, including firms headquartered in the northern suburbs, also post entry-level internal audit analyst roles that accept recent graduates. Earning the CIA or passing CPA exam sections before applying gives candidates a measurable edge, and moving laterally from an accounting or finance analyst role within the same company is another proven route.
Where can I find and apply to internal auditor jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to internal auditor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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