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The Internal Audit Manager has authority over the Internal Auditors and Senior Internal Auditors and reports to the Senior Internal Audit Manager and the Chief Internal Auditor. The Internal Audit Manager must be knowledgeable of and comply with the requirements of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

The Internal Audit Manager should have general knowledge in multiple key areas such as: auditing, accounting, engineering, construction standards and principles, internal controls, information systems, and laws/regulations governing operations. The Manager must also have the ability to furnish management with analyses, reports, recommendations, and the pertinent facts concerning activities reviewed. The Manager must be able to plan, manage, and review the technical work of subordinates; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and outside organizations; and effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Internal Audit is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the internal and project control functions in accordance with Tollway policies and procedures, utilizing the highest ethical and professional standards. The department serves as a managerial control to measure and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization\'s internal control systems. The Chief Internal Auditor works closely with the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, Executive Director, and senior management discussing work plans and advising on the status of reviews and results achieved. Department parameters permit considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and compliance with professional standards of accounting, information technology, construction, auditing, government, and other business practices.

Essential Job Functions

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist department management in the development and implementation of the annual audit plan that is in conformance with FCIAA, professional standards, agency requirements, and operational risks.
• Liaison with and represent the Internal Audit Department to internal and external parties including external auditors. Also, manage co-sourced audit relationships if applicable.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of auditors conducting internal audits, consulting services, SOX control activities, and other enterprise risk related programs.
• Manages project work plans and the audit approach that describes in detail, the nature, timing, and extent of internal audit procedures for each audit project.
• Coordinate, review, and approve risk assessment activities that will define and drive the scope of audit engagements.
• Review audit work paper documentation to ensure clear support for all audit findings and work performed, including work paper retention policies.
• Obtains and prepares reports, statements, exhibits, and other relevant information; maintains confidential records and files; ensures the security and confidentiality of information gathered.
• Reviews, coordinates, and approves findings, recommendations, and internal audit reports.
• Maintains a system of follow-up controls to ensure responsive consideration and action on audit findings and recommendations.
• Assists in confidential investigations/audits concerning allegations of conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, mismanagement, gross or aggravated misconduct, or conduct that may be criminal in nature by employees or vendors of the agency.
• Conducts vendor and contractor compliance audits in a confidential manner
• Manages and leads a team of employees, establishes objectives, and career development goals for all direct reports.
• Ensures continuous process improvements of audit methodologies, templates, instructions, and documentation.
• Assists in the development of the annual department budget and training program for staff members.
• Represents the department on committees or at meetings requiring technical or professional audit expertise; presents and oversees the presentation of audit reports and results to department managers, external clients, and stakeholders.
• Attends continuing educational training that meets or exceeds requirements as set forth by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and Illinois State Internal Audit Advisory Board (SIAAB).
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

\ There are also IT specific responsibilities that are crucial to this position. Addendum below notates associated IT functions and responsibilities.

Addendum IT Specific Responsibilities

Periodically perform reviews of IT applications, solutions, systems and configurations, policies, processes and procedures, user access controls, etc., to ensure compliance with industry best prac