Sr. IT Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Driven Brands is North America's largest automotive services company with a portfolio of iconic brands including Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke Car Care Centers, Maaco, 1-800-Radiator & A / C, Auto Glass Now, and CARSTAR. Our vision is to fuel the pursuit with the simplest, most convenient, and most reliable car care experience.

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Driven Brands is more than a workplace. We're a launchpad for careers, for dreams, and for people driven to do great things. Every day, we fuel the pursuit for our customers chasing life's moments, for our franchisees building lasting legacies, and for each other as we grow, lead, and succeed together.

Performance matters. We take pride in it. We own it. We show up for one another and for our communities. Because at Driven Brands, we're not just fixing cars. We're building futures, unlocking potential, and fueling what's possible together.

Job Description

This is an exciting time to join Driven Brands as we continue to expand our Internal Audit department. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. The Senior Internal Auditor will perform testing of internal controls to support financial reporting required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, risk-based internal audits (operational, compliance, IT), franchise audits, as well as advisory / consulting engagements. This role requires minimal travel to Driven Brands subsidiary locations (less than 5%) and offers remote work opportunities!

Responsibilities

You will support the Director of Internal Audit in driving the SOX 404 Audit, internal audits, franchise audits, and strategic initiatives throughout a complex decentralized operating company model, including :

• Performing internal audit planning and risk assessment activities and developing audit scopes, objectives, and work plans including the selection of appropriate audit tests, identification of key controls, utilization of data analytics, and other audit techniques.
• Assisting with periodic risk assessments to identify significant accounts / processes / locations for the annual SOX compliance audit.
• Performing walkthroughs and controls testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assisting with control deficiency evaluation and aggregation analysis and ensure that appropriate management action plans are in place to remediate identified control deficiencies.
• Developing strong professional relationship with external auditors and process owners at in-scope audit locations.
• Conducting franchise audits.
• Performing operational, financial, and compliance internal audits as well as special projects while ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Working effectively in a remote team environment to plan and perform audit procedures, including the presentation of findings, risks, and recommendations to business process owners and senior management.
• Balance the dual role of independent, objective assurance provider, and consultative business partner; guide continuous improvement on internal audit engagements.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures as well as current developments in the auditing profession.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business management, Accounting, or related discipline. CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA and / or other relevant certifications. At least 2 years of experience in auditing, ideally at a Big 4, or 3 years of experience auditing at a publicly traded company. Project management skills with emphasis on process development and improvement. Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional report writing and presentation skills. Exceptional organization, time management, and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and due dates simultaneously. Experience in analyzing and understanding data. Ability to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while adhering to strict deadlines and producing quality work. Proficiency with Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, and other applications. Knowledge of US GAAP, US GAAS, The IIA Standards, and COSO criteria.

Added Fuel if you have : Accounting or audit experience with franchise systems and / or franchisee facing position. Experience working with Oracle ERP. Experience working with Alteryx or other data analytics software. Expert knowledge of MS Excel (visual basic, power query, macros, etc.). Understanding of data analytics procedures and techniques.

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