Automotive Corporate Internal Auditor

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The Corporate Internal Auditor is responsible for performing financial and operational audits, analyzing financial data, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. This position will be involved in preparing audit reports, identifying risks and controls for established operating procedures as well as new processes that may not have written procedures, communicating findings to management, and collaborating with various departments to enhance organizational processes.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop an audit plan based on risk management methodologies.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Conduct Financial and Operational Audits: Plan and execute financial and operational audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with policies and procedures, and operational efficiency.
• Identify risks and controls for established operating procedures as well as new processes that may not have written procedures.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Develop processes in conjunction with operational process owners.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Generate Actionable Insights: Interpret audit findings and data analysis results to generate actionable insights and recommendations for management. Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders and assist in developing corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and IT, to gain a comprehensive understanding of business processes and identify areas for audit focus. Build strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate effective audit execution.
• Ensure compliance with internal audit standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate and organized audit workpapers and documentation.
• Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the Company.
• Attends manager meetings and interacts with Executives and dealership management.
• Reports directly to the CFO.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software including Excel, as well as general accounting software.
• Must be able to sit for long hours while working from a desktop computer, accounting calculator, accounting software, ledgers, financial statements, and more.
• Must have ample dexterity to bend, reach, stretch, sit, stand, type, and lift to 30 pounds.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, with a strong understanding of financial and operational processes and controls in the Automotive industry.
• Experience working with Dealertrack and/or other dealership accounting systems is preferable.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or Finance. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Report.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Available!
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Free Employee Assistance Program, and 100% PAID TUTITION with Strayer University for Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees!
• 401(k) with Company Matching after 6 months!
• Start earning Paid Time Off on Day 1, with the ability to use it after 90 days! Earn TWO WEEKS Paid Time Off your first year!
• Five Paid Holidays - 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's!
• Major Discount with Working Advantage on theme park tickets, shopping, travel, and more!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.