Senior Internal Auditor - Park Place Corporate Las Colinas

Company: Asbury Automotive Group
Location: Irving
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Internal Auditor - Park Place Corporate Las Colinas350 Phelps Dr, Irving, TX 75038, USARequisition ID Req #5637Date Posted Monday, December 30, 2024About AsburyPark Place Dealerships is part of Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News World report. We are now hiring for a Senior Internal Auditor! At Park Place Dealerships, our goal is to ensure an extraordinary experience for our clients. We believe our Members (employees) deserve this as well. Everyone on our staff is a Park Place advocate who shares our passion and values. Our ideal candidates are confident, passionate people looking to grow and succeed with one of the most successful organizations in Dallas/Fort Worth.Functional Responsibilities:Successfully performs audits of dealership operations and corporate functions to evaluate conformance with GAAP, laws, regulations and company policy in an economical and timely mannerSuccessfully leads reviews of dealerships, organizational and functional activities, audits of third parties and investigations as assigned, in a timely mannerSuccessfully documents and evaluates the design and effectiveness of key controls supporting management s opinion of internal controls over financial reporting at both the corporate and dealership levels, in a timely mannerSuccessfully plans and executes audits in accordance with IIA professional practicesSuccessfully performs dealership audits, including F I variable audits, operational audits, resale certificate audits, accounting office audits, and auction audits, etcSuccessfully performs SOX testing, and assists the Company s External Auditor with annual SOC Evaluations, and the vehicle inventory and parts inventory observation processesReports audit findings and makes appropriate, well thought out, value-added recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving processes, and reducing costs, in a clear, concise, and effective mannerMaintains effective working relationships with executive and operating managementEffectively plans the approach and scope of audits, including designing specific audit steps, to focus on high risk areas, and determining alternative methods needed to address theft or other serious issuesDetermines the auditing procedures to be used, including the use of computer-assisted audit techniquesDetermines alternative methods to test or review when audit results indicate that there may be reporting, theft, or other serious issuesSuccessfully obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidentiary data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal controls, in an accurate and timely mannerSuccessfully makes, or assists in making, oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the examination, including discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective actions, and suggesting improvements in operations and reductions in costVery proficient in preparing detailed workpapers meeting the Corporate Audit team s standards for preparing audit and SOX testing workpapersSuccessfully prepares formal written reports expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal controls, in a timely mannerAppraises the adequacy of the corrective action taken to implement recommendationsCoordinates audit fieldwork in an economical mannerAssists with training new department personnelSuccessfully, conducts Operational Walkthroughs of certain functional areas on behalf of the Company s External Auditor, as needed, in a timely mannerProvides risk and controls feedback to management regarding system implementations underwayHelps to educate management and key functional area contacts on risks, controls, and Dealership SOX testingMakes value added recommendations to management to help them achieve their organizational objectivesAssists with Quality Assessment Reviews (QARs) on a periodic basis, as neededSuccessfully works with Dealership management to help ensure they are aware of Dealership SOX controls updates by Corporate management for the current yearEffectively manages and completes all assignments and projects in a timely mannerRequirements: Undergraduate degree in accounting or a Master s degree in accounting with a different major for bachelor s degreeActive CPA Certificate/License or Current Candidate; or Active CIA Certification or Current CandidateThree-year minimum internal audit or equivalent experienceVerified current knowledge and verified current understanding of internal auditing, accounting, financial, and operational controls, and keeps current on technical developments in the fieldExperience with information technology general controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices FrameworkExperience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation and testingVerified Attention to detailVerified effective communicator, (both oral and written), which includes proper English, proper pronunciation and enunciation (writing sample will be required)Communicates audit results and recommendations in a clear, concise, and very effective mannerProficient in understanding ERP systems and incorporating this knowledge into conducting effective audits in areas utilizing such systemsProficient in effectively utilizing computer-assisted audit techniques in conducting audit and review proceduresProficient in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and in using spreadsheets, and the ability to learn other systems such as IDEA and WorkivaDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work well with clients, including executive and operational management, to obtain cooperation, to get questions answered, and to obtain needed supporting documentation all in a timely mannerWilling to travel up to 50%Based in Dallas, TXPay and Recognition:Weekly payPaid holidays and paid time off Paid trainingStock Awards(select management and front-line team member s eligible!)Insurance/Retirement:Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plansUp to 8 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)Health savings Flex spending accounts (tax free)Short-term and Long-term disability plansLife Insurance (Whole Life and Term)401k with company matchLearning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:Digital career path tool to assist with career developmentContinuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management SystemProfessional growth and development opportunitiesAdditional Advantages:Student loan relief resources Employee assistance programEmployee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs Scholarship awards Opportunities to join our community service initiativesAggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunitiesPM22INDOTHERPId40e4308e51a-25660-36377519

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