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Staff Internal Auditor

Federal Signal
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Execute all phases of Internal Audit engagements in accordance with agreed-upon scope guidance (i.e. planning, field work, and reporting) and requested assistance with external auditors
  • Conduct interviews with all levels of Federal Signal Management and prepare workpapers and analytics as a part of financial, operational, and/or SOX audits
  • Assist with analyzing evidence, documenting processes and procedures, identifying and defining issues, developing recommendations, and composing summary memos / reports
  • Providing observations designed to strengthen internal controls, mitigate risk and improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of business operations
  • Communicate or assist in communicating the results of projects via written reports and oral presentations
  • Assist in the performance and expansion of Internal Audit’s Data Analytics Program. This includes ad hoc audit testing, business reviews, and fraud detection/prevention testing.
  • Assist with identifying and evaluating the company’s risk areas and provide input to the development of the annual audit plan
  • Ensure implementation of management solutions via follow-up audit work
  • SOX PMO assistance including GRC Tool updates, utilization, and functionality
  • Update company-wide trainings related to fraud and anti-corruption with relevant data and key considerations, along with coordination of the training
  • Attend relevant, beneficial and/or necessary (from the standpoint of developmental needs) training sessions to help ensure career growth and development
  • Represent Internal Audit with various organizational project teams and develop and maintain productive relationships throughout the company through individual contacts and meetings
  • Perform or assist in the performance of special projects and compliance related initiatives, including fraud investigations, FCPA compliance reviews, and T&E compliance reviews
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as necessary (i.e., 10-20%)
  • Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned

 

Internal Audit career development:

  • Opportunity to work on multi-disciplinary teams and build skills and core competencies, with rich experiences and unique perspective to serve different business functions (i.e., Operations, Finance, HR, IT, etc.)
  • Continue to grow a command over all aspects of a data driven internal audit process, and throughout the entire project lifecycle, to deliver high-impact performance results
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with process owners that support their positive perception of the internal audit department as a highly skilled resource. This will require marketing the department, delivering a consistently high level of customer service and networking across all levels of FSC staff (up to and including Executive Committee) to expand the network and areas of knowledge
  • Continue the growth of internal audit proficiency through department sharing and participation in relevant continual education and training
  • Effectively leveraging Federal Signal’s performance management system to establish clear and relevant performance and professional development expectations

 

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business-oriented degree from an accredited college/university required
  • Certified Internal Auditor, CFE and/or CPA desired
  • Minimum one or more years’ finance/auditing experience and/or relevant financial reporting experience required
  • Background in manufacturing-based industries is preferred
  • Applied working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley/SOX; understanding of COSO 2013 is preferred
  • Data analysis application knowledge (i.e., IDEA) a plus
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (especially Excel) required
  • GRC or SOX software experience preferred
  • Experience with electronic audit work paper technology a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
  • Highly effective interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff. Must be able to conduct effective meetings and present to all levels of management and staff.
  • Skilled at functioning independently while coordinating and executing several overlapping audit assignments
  • Demonstrates excellent time‑management skills and consistently meets established deadlines
  • Detail‑oriented with a commitment and consistent record of error‑free output and high‑quality work
  • Foreign language skills a plus

Annual salary: $55,000 

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

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