Internal Auditor

Responsibilities:  As an Internal Auditor at Alta, you will be part of a growing function and company that is building for the future through dealership expansion within our core business segments of Material Handling and Construction Equipment.  You will also be part of the first wave of large scale and expanding battery-electric vehicle segment for over-the-road semi-trucks. Alta has been awarded a large territory for exclusive sales and service contracts for Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) (“Nikola”), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions.  You’ll provide our organization with business process audit and internal controls services, and you’ll help them navigate complexities, risks and opportunities by proactively managing and monitoring risks.   This position requires strong clear and transparent communication abilities, as it engages with cross-functional business partners, team members, and leadership across the organization. As an influential member of the internal audit function, this position addresses business processes that impact the control environment and reinforces the compliance culture by demonstrating a strong understanding of current and upcoming trends in risk management, controls, compliance, and audit.  To be effective in this role, the Auditor will need to build strong relationships with others in the organization and continuously expand their own knowledge of our business.   Currently, the internal audit team is operating on-site daily from the Livonia Corporate Headquarters location.   This role could require up to 25% travel to Alta Branch locations.   Work you’ll do Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of business process controls; become familiar with Alta’s control environment and related business processes Test the design and operating effectiveness of Alta’s business process controls with a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Prepare sound audit programs for each audit, to outline the planned approach for the efficient and effective conduct of the audit. Perform interviews, conduct fieldwork, and develop audit work papers to support findings and recommendations Collaborate with the business to proactively identify risks and inefficiencies within controls and processes Partner with the business to develop creative and effective solutions to mitigate risk and successfully remediate audit issues Influence constructive changes/improvements in processes by advising the business Assist with special projects as needed Support the development and execution of the annual internal audit risk assessment Qualifications Required: BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field 1-2 years of related experience within Internal or External Audit Demonstrated experience auditing business process controls  Experience identifying controls and developing and executing test plans Demonstrated ability to write observations and recommendations and to participate in presentations Knowledge and experience applying Sarbanes Oxley and U.S. GAAP requirements Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Preferred: Either certified as a CPA or CIA, or in the process of being certified as either a CPA or CIA Knowledge and Skills Ability to demonstrate ownership / accountability by remaining organized and properly prioritizing delegated tasks from start to finish Possess a strong decision-making ability Ability to use your judgment to escalate issues appropriately Document records clearly and efficiently Learn quickly and apply knowledge learned Ability to handle difficult conversations professionally Self-motivated and demonstrates urgency and initiative Strong project management, prioritization, presentation, and facilitation skills Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive change across a complex organization, through multiple stakeholders Adhere to the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing