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Investigator II -Auditor- City Colleges of Chicago, IL

Investigator II - Auditor - DIS0000826
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Duties and Responsibilities INVESTIGATOR II - AUDITOR
CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO - DISTRICT OFFICE

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking an Investigator with an audit background to work in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The OIG is an independent office within CCC with the authority to conduct investigations regarding waste, fraud, and misconduct to promote economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity in the administration of the District's programs and operations. The Investigator III position analyzes business and audit risks related to operational processes across the District. The ideal candidate will have experience using investigative skills to perform analysis and auditing duties, preferably in a higher education or public business sector.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Conducts investigations on assigned cases of complex and sensitive nature.
  • Functions as the lead investigator on large scale investigations, coordinating investigative activities and directing a team of investigators. 
  • Interviews complainants, witnesses and subjects to gather facts during investigations and audits. 
  • Leads and conducts large scale audit/reviews, implementing work plans to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls in protecting CCC's resources, and assessing the compliance and performance of programs, operations and processes.
  • Combines accounting knowledge with investigative skills to perform financial analysis and forensic auditing duties in support of investigations involving fraud, misappropriation of assets or mismanaged funds. 
  • Gathers evidence through site visits and surveillance, leading investigators in surveillance activities and other evidence gathering activities. 
  • Prepares detailed reports on actions taken during all phases of an investigation or audit/review.
  • Uses photographic and video equipment in the conduct of surveillance work to observe criminal activities or acts of misconduct. 
  • Maintains database of case records and reports on the status of assigned cases.
Qualifications 
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Public Administration, Accounting or Finance 
  • Two to three years of work experience in performing fact finding analysis and investigative research and reporting, as well as experience conducting financial and operational audits.
  • Designation as a Certified Inspector General (CIG), Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI), a Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS), or comparable certification is highly desirable 
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state and municipal laws and regulations regarding fraud and criminal and civil violations 
  • Knowledge of GAAP 
  • A valid State of Illinois driver’s license
WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long term saving and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous Paid Time Off and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

Job: Administration/Management

Primary Location: District Office
Employee Type: Full Time | Regular
Union Code: N/A
Job Posting: Mar 6, 2017, 1:03:16 P