Job Description

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

The Audit Department reports to the Chief Audit Officer, who reports directly to Metra’s Board of Directors and the CEO. The department is focused on operational, financial and compliance audits and the continuous review of money-handling at the highest levels of the agency. The department is committed to ensuring absolute transparency and proper conduct by all Metra employees.

Reporting to the Director Internal Audit, the Auditor 2 will perform a full range of moderately complex financial and operational reviews, internal audits, and special investigations to determine the effectiveness of controls and processes; identify material exceptions and noncompliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and procedures; and conduct research, report results, and present recommendations for improvement.

The Primary Duties include: Evaluate operational processes to determine compliance with the agency's policies and procedures, contracts, and local, state, and federal statutes and regulations. Identify records, activities, processes or documentation to be reviewed; evaluate and test key internal controls to ensure they properly detect or prevent errors and misstatements that may lead to liabilities for the agency. Execute moderately complex audits in accordance with the plan; develop standards, goals, and objectives for assigned audits; conduct follow-ups on identified issues; make corrective action recommendations; and ensure action implementation. Prepare work papers that document and summarize research with evidential data to support conclusions; present and discuss findings and recommendations with management. Compile, analyze, and test data for audits; check for accuracy and completeness of various financial and operational processes and information, governance structures, controls, data, and systems integrity and security. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Open Until Filled

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• In addition to #1, must have at least three (3) years of experience performing internal, financial, or operational audits, or financial accounting, and compliance.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, business finance, and internal auditing and controls, such as the generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), government accounting standards board (GASB), and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) model framework for internal controls.
• Knowledge of investigative and quantitative analysis techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, and Power Point) or audit software programs to access data, perform data manipulations and analytics, and develop project worksheets and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication, critical thinking, analytical and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of management, employees, external consultants, and organizations.
• Strong statistical, financial, and mathematical analysis skills with the ability to interpret facts and figures.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work effectively with limited supervision and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a demanding environment.
• Able to interpret audit procedures, techniques, analytical materials.
• Ability to work in a detailed-oriented environment, using care when compiling and examining documentation and information.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, tact, and courtesy when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships within the department and with external stakeholders within the agency.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.

Preferences:

• Experience conducting financial , inventory, or operational audits.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA ready candidates with 150 credits or more

On May 11, 2023, both the state of IL and the federal government will put an end to the COVID-19 emergency measures. Effective May 11, 2023 Metra's COVID vaccine requirements will be suspended until further notice.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.