Staff or Senior Internal Auditor

Company: Veridian National Search
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Senior/Staff Internal Auditor$100M+ Multi-Franchise Automotive Company - Nashville, TN - up to $100K, will stretch, 15-20% bonusThe Sizzle:Role is hybrid - remote first and last week of the month, middle two weeks are for travel to Southeast locations for audits (Nashville, Charleston, Charlotte, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Johnson City)Candidate must be local to NashvilleTargeting 3-6 years of public accounting experience, previous experience with automotive dealerships is a plusCPA is preferred50% travel - all domestic locations listed aboveUnlimited PTOMinimum Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in accounting plus 3-6 years of experience in Public Accounting and/or Internal Auditing. Master's degree in accounting with a different major in bachelor's degree is an acceptable equivalent. Automotive dealership experience is a plus.Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP reporting, internal auditing, financial and operational controls, compliance with regulations, as well as IT general controls.Experience with audit testing, workpaper documentation, writing audit reports, and computer assisted audit techniques.Effective communicator (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate audit results and recommendations clearly and concisely to senior management.Personal computer experience, which includes experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and experience with spreadsheets.Travel: about 50%Job Responsibilities and Duties:Perform audits at the dealerships and corporate functions to evaluate conformance with GAAP financial reporting, company policy, internal controls, operational processes, as well as compliance with laws and regulations.Conduct reviews of organizational and various functional activities, investigations, and special projects as assigned.Plan the approach and scope to focus on high-risk areas. Determine the auditing procedures to be used, including the use of computer-assisted audit techniques. Determine alternative methods to test or review when audit results indicate that there may be significant deficiencies.Obtain, analyze, and appraise evidentiary data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment.Document and evaluate the design and effectiveness of key controls supporting audit opinion of internal controls over financial reporting. Prepare detailed workpapers that support all audit findings.Report audit findings and make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving processes, and reducing costs.Prepare oral and/or written audit reports and presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit examination, including discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective actions, and suggesting improvements in financial operations and reductions in cost.Maintain effective working relationships with all levels across operating management.Participate in enhancing the status of the Internal Audit Department.

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