Internal Auditor

Company Overview:
Echo Global Logistics, based in Chicago, is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Headquartered in Chicago with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes, including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal and expedited. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over 40,000 transportation providers to serve clients across a wide range of industries and simplify the critical tasks involved in transportation management.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an internal auditor in our expanding Internal Audit department, working under the direction of audit leadership and management, supporting our Sox compliance and operational audit efforts. This individual typically is involved in activities such as the execution of detailed programs for audits, the review of financial, operational, compliance and risk systems, processes and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness and alignment with internal policies, procedures and regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitate management’s SOX assessment by evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of documented controls
• Execute work, per audit programs to ensure control weaknesses are identified and action plans are created and implemented
• Assist in drafting post audit reports in preparation for presentation to senior leaders
• Provide support for discussions of findings and recommendations with appropriate Leadership
• Prepare work papers to document audit procedures performed as well as test key controls and document noted expectations
• Ability to understand and visually map end-to-end processes in different areas of the company
• Coordinate with external auditors and business process owners on audit related matters
• Incorporate the use of computer-assisted audit tools and techniques when deemed cost-effective.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related degree with an emphasis in business or accounting.
• Working towards or holding a Professional certification such as CPA or CIA
• Public accounting firm experience is desirable but not required
• One to two years Internal Audit or External Audit experience preferred.
• Strong project management and communication skills required
• Other preferred knowledge and experience in:
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Computer-assisted audit tools and techniques
• IIA or similar internal audit standards

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately
• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive
• Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
• Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance, technology, operations, or investigations
• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.