Sr. Financial Auditor

Overview

Auto Plus is a leading automotive aftermarket parts distributor in the US. We bring together unmatched expertise with best-in-class parts and customer service for the most reliable automotive aftermarket parts store experience. Headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, Auto Plus has more than 4,000 Team Members with decades of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, united to deliver on our Auto Plus Promise: We exceed expectations with expertise at every turn. Auto Plus has more than 300 locations, including corporate-owned stores, independent Auto Plus member locations and commercial parts-focused Pep Boys retail stores, and 21 distribution centers. We aspire to be the most trusted business partner and employer in the automotive aftermarket.

Position Summary

The Senior Financial Auditor provides independent assurance to support internal audit investigations, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, process improvements to management, adding value by addressing the key risks faced by the company and supports the requirements of the charter of the Audit Committee.

This position is located at our corporate office in Kennesaw, GA. There is the opportunity to work remote 1 day each week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct financial and operational audits in accordance with Internal Audit Professional Standards
• For audit areas being reviewed, assess the area's effectiveness and effectiveness as well as recommend appropriate solutions for process and control improvement, cost saving or recoveries and value creation
• Conduct Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing for sufficiency of internal control design and operating effectiveness including providing recommendations for remediation
• Develop accurate and well-written Internal Audit Reports to be presented to management on observations and recommendations
• Follow-up on corrective action taken to address reported Internal Audit observations
• Maintain a current working knowledge of financial accounting standards, SOX guidelines and regulations, Internal Audit standards and techniques, financial analysis and reporting, and internal control frameworks
• Implement, as directed, new methodologies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Internal Audit department's services to the company
• Assist in developing presentations to Senior Management
• Collaborate with management in establishing an Annual Internal Audit Plan utilizing a risk assessment model to prioritize risks affecting financial and operational processes and systems
• Perform other Internal Audit activities or special projects as requested

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance or related field is required
• Minimum 3 years of current financial and operational audit experience within a public accounting firm or Internal Audit department is required
• SOX compliance testing experience is required
• CPA or CIA or CPA candidate or CIA candidate is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required
• Experience with financial accounting systems is required; SAP or Epicor is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal customers including quickly developing relationships
• Self-starter and action oriented with attention to detail
• Previous retail experience a plus
• Ability for 15 -- 20% overnight travel

Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers, typing or writing
• Occasional standing and walking
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasional travel