Job Title

Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description Summary

The Senior Associate – Internal Audit at Cushman & Wakefield is a Chicago-based hybrid role responsible for executing audits and advisory reviews to assess and improve financial, operational, and compliance controls, while supporting the department’s annual audit plan and building strong cross-functional relationships. Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the role involves planning and conducting risk-based audits, developing audit programs, performing data analytics, drafting reports, and ensuring remediation of findings, with an expectation to rotate into a broader leadership role within 2–3 years. Candidates should have 2–3+ years of audit or accounting experience, strong communication and analytical skills, familiarity with tools like Power BI and Alteryx, and be willing to travel up to 40%.

Job Description

Support the Department in ensuring the execution of a comprehensive annual audit planOwnership for execution of planning, fieldwork, and reporting for audit and advisory engagementsDevelop risk-based audit programs and testing procedures relevant to compliance with Global/Regional/Local regulations and business objectivesAssess operating risks and efficiency of internal controls, including performing a gap analysis to identify control weaknesses with a degree of professional skepticismConduct interviews with audit clients and communicate issues in a timely manner, co-developing action plans as necessary to address root causesEnsure audit conclusions are supported, well-documented, and based on a firm understanding of the business processes, circumstances, and risksDevelop clear, concise, and complete audit workpapers to ensure they meet IIA standardsDraft audit report to conclude on the areas audited and issues identified and ensure management remediation plans are developed to address the root cause and associated risksAssist with audit report socialization and recommendations to Senior Leadership in a clear, concise, and professional mannerEffectively track and follow-up on audit findings from report issuance to remediation to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actionsSeek to fully understand relevant risks to the firm and proactively research and showcase firm understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and best practicesMaintain strong working relationships with all levels of employees, including Operations and Senior LeadershipDevelop and promote process enhancements within Internal Audit to cultivate best-in-class audit processes and maintain the highest quality standardsConduct data analytics using various appropriate tools to properly support audit findings and advisory engagementsServe as a trusted advisor to the business and brand ambassador for C&W’s Internal Audit Department

REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Education and/or Experience):

Minimum of 2-3+ years of external/internal auditing with a public accounting firm and/or internal auditing or accounting role with a publicly traded or privately held firm.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, and/or business-related degree with CPA, CIA, and/or other well-known AICPA and/or IIA credentials preferredDemonstrates knowledge of IIA Professional Practices and StandardsDemonstrates basic knowledge of IT general controlsDemonstrates knowledge and practical use of data analytics in audit workStrong organizational skills and the ability to handle competing priorities, while meeting all deadlinesDemonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiating skillsDemonstrates ability to collaborate and build relationships with Senior Leadership and colleaguesStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionWorking knowledge of the commercial real estate industry preferred but not requiredUp to 40% travel

ABILITY TO:

Manage priorities across various teams and deliverables, executing to deadlinesApply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principlesBuild strong relationships with stakeholdersProblem-solve root causes collaboratively.  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving that result in process improvementsDemonstrate analytical, accounting and audit skillsDevelop process flow charts and process narratives utilizing Microsoft Visio and Word/Excel Conduct data analytics utilizing Alteryx, Power Apps, Power BI, Microsoft Excel and other data analytics tools

MUST HAVE STRENGTHS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, follow-through, and manage multiple tasks, responsibilities, and deadlinesSelf-starter with flexibility, desire, and eagerness to take ownership of related tasks and responsibilities in order to keep the project on scheduleStrong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skillsData analytics skills utilizing one or more of the following tools: Alteryx, Power Apps, Power BI, Microsoft ExcelGrowth mindset to learn new skills, network across the organization, and take on increasing leadership responsibilities within Internal Audit with the goal of rotating into a position of increasing responsibility outside of Internal Audit within 2-3 years of starting

WORKING CONDITIONS and/or PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Located in Chicago, ILAbility to travel 10 – 40% as needed. Hybrid work model when not traveling – 3 days per week.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $80,750.00 - $95,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”