• This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, IL

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we have the best talent in the world. Our Global Talent Acquisition team is on the frontlines of building the future of our company, one hire at a time. From corporate to operations, pilot to flight attendant, and early career to executive, our team crafts outstanding experiences for our candidates and hiring managers, with diversity, equity and inclusion top-of-mind in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

We have a wide variety of career opportunities around the world — come find yours.

Finance

The Finance department, which manages the company's budgets, forecasts and investments, and provides analysis of our financial performance and strategies.

The Accelerate Program in Finance is designed to focus on the technical, financial, and leadership skills of early career, underrepresented individuals. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Participants will be supported through various experiences, including experiential and action learning, course training, mentorship, peer coaching, virtual knowledge sharing, and networking.

During the Accelerate program, you will be fully immersed in our collaborative culture built on diversity of thought. Our teams will be looking for your curiosity and your unique point of view. This is a two-year program where participants will be able to gain exposure to all areas of internal audit (operational risk, IT / cyber risk, fraud and compliance risk, and SOX). Candidates will have the option to work special projects across diverse areas in financial, strategic, and technical roles, gaining business partnership knowledge and increasing their overall financial acumen at United. All candidates will receive continuous growth opportunities through personal and development initiatives outside their direct role.

Job overview and responsibilities

• Responsible for performing various accounting, financial, regulatory, SOX, and operational audits to protect corporate assets and ensure proper internal controls are developed and maintained in the company
• Plan, develop, and implement an audit program to adequately identify and assess risks
• Lead other audit team members in their responsibilities to ensure quality of work and compliance with internal audit standards
• Assists with special projects, contracted services and other agreed upon procedures requested of the Internal Audit department
• Develops and maintains productive client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• College degree
• 2-4 years experience in public accounting or internal audit
• Seeking CIA or CPA
• Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices
• Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Domestic and International travel up to 35%
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

• Advanced degree (Master’s)
• Direct experience in the transportation field