Internal Audit and Accounting Specialist

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The Internal Auditor is responsible for providing independent and objective oversight of the organization's financial, operational, and internal control processes. This position plays a critical role in protecting company assets, identifying financial and operational risks, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and providing leadership with accurate, confidential, and actionable information.

The Internal Auditor works closely with the Owner/CEO and senior leadership and is entrusted with highly sensitive and confidential information, including financial records, banking information, tax-related information, ownership matters, business strategies, employee and vendor information, and other proprietary company information.

This position requires a high degree of discretion, integrity, independence, sound judgment, and attention to detail. The Internal Auditor will identify control weaknesses, investigate discrepancies and irregularities, recommend improvements, and assist leadership in maintaining strong financial and operational controls across the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversees and manages the organization's internal audit program, including the development of audit schedules, procedures, priorities, and reporting.

Conducts comprehensive and targeted audits of financial, accounting, operational, and administrative processes across the organization.

Performs scheduled and unannounced/spot audits when appropriate to identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, policy violations, potential fraud, or other areas of risk.

Reviews dealership and corporate financial activity, including cash handling, deposits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, vehicle inventory, parts and service operations, commissions, expenses, and other financial transactions.

Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls and recommends improvements to reduce financial loss, operational risk, and exposure to fraud.

Reviews transactions, records, reports, and supporting documentation to identify unusual activity, inconsistencies, errors, or potential irregularities.

Investigates suspected fraud, theft, financial misconduct, policy violations, and other significant discrepancies and reports findings to the Owner/CEO and appropriate leadership.

Maintains strict confidentiality regarding company financial information, ownership information, tax matters, banking activity, business transactions, investigations, and other sensitive information.

Assists with the preparation, organization, review, and coordination of highly confidential financial and tax-related information for the Owner/CEO and outside tax professionals, accountants, attorneys, and other advisors, as requested.

Coordinates with external auditors, CPAs, tax professionals, financial institutions, insurance providers, attorneys, and other outside professionals as directed.

Reviews financial and operational reports for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established company policies and procedures.

Develops and maintains audit procedures and controls for accounting systems, dealership management systems, automated processes, and other technology platforms.

Evaluates system controls, access controls, segregation of duties, and other safeguards designed to protect company information and assets.

Performs risk assessments and identifies areas requiring additional controls, monitoring, or corrective action.

Monitors compliance with company policies, financial controls, regulatory requirements, and established operating procedures.

Reviews company assets and processes to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent loss, misuse, theft, or unauthorized activity.

Provides management with clear written and verbal reports regarding audit findings, risks, trends, recommendations, and corrective actions.

Follows up on audit findings to ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.

Maintains accurate and organized audit documentation and records.

Provides objective financial and operational insight to the Owner/CEO and senior leadership to support informed business decisions.

Maintains professional independence and discretion when performing audits, investigations, and reviews.

Performs other financial, operational, analytical, or confidential assignments as directed by the Owner/CEO.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be required of the employee. Responsibilities may evolve based on the needs of the organization, and duties may be modified, added, or removed at any time with or without notice.

The Internal Auditor is expected to perform all duties in accordance with company policies, applicable laws and regulations, and the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Confidentiality and Discretion

This position has access to extremely sensitive and confidential company and ownership information. The Internal Auditor is expected to exercise the highest level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information, including but not limited to:

Owner and ownership-related financial information

Personal and business tax information

Banking and financial account information

Financial statements and company performance information

Acquisition, sale, and other confidential business transaction information

Legal and attorney-related information

Internal investigations and suspected fraud

Employee compensation and personnel information

Vendor and customer information

Business strategies and proprietary information

Unauthorized disclosure, use, or dissemination of confidential information is strictly prohibited.

Qualifications

Core Competencies

Integrity and Ethical Judgment — Demonstrates exceptional honesty, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive matters.

Attention to Detail — Identifies discrepancies, inconsistencies, and potential risks that others may overlook.

Analytical Thinking — Effectively analyzes complex financial and operational information and identifies trends, risks, and opportunities.

Confidentiality — Demonstrates the ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding highly sensitive information.

Business Acumen — Understands financial statements, business operations, risk management, and organizational controls.

Risk Assessment — Effectively identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes financial, operational, compliance, and fraud risks.

Communication Proficiency — Clearly communicates findings, concerns, and recommendations to ownership and senior leadership.

Thoroughness — Conducts detailed and well-documented reviews and investigations.

Independence and Objectivity — Maintains professional independence when evaluating processes, people, and business practices.

Problem Solving — Identifies root causes and develops practical recommendations for corrective action.

Education & Experience:

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Five or more years of progressive experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, compliance, risk management, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience analyzing financial records, internal controls, and business processes, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Strong analytical, investigative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated integrity, discretion, sound professional judgment, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding ownership, financial, tax, legal, employee, and business information.

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn and utilize accounting, financial, and business management systems.

Willingness and ability to travel between company locations as required.

Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record if operating a company or personal vehicle for business purposes.

Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screening, including a background check and hair follicle drug test.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience in the automotive retail/dealership industry.

Experience with dealership management systems and automotive accounting processes.

Experience in public accounting, internal audit, forensic accounting, financial controls, or regulatory compliance.

Experience working directly with ownership, executive leadership, CPAs, tax professionals, attorneys, or external auditors.

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant professional designation.

Experience identifying and investigating financial discrepancies, fraud, theft, or internal control deficiencies.

Advanced Excel and financial data analysis skills.

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional corporate office environment but may regularly visit dealership locations and other company facilities. The role routinely uses computers, accounting and dealership management systems, telephones, video conferencing platforms, printers, scanners, and other standard office equipment.

Because of the sensitive nature of the position, the employee may be required to work in secure or restricted-access areas when reviewing confidential financial, tax, ownership, legal, or investigative information.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary office position requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. The position may occasionally require walking through dealership facilities, offices, service departments, parts departments, vehicle lots, and other operational areas.

The employee may occasionally need to lift or move light office materials and equipment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Hanania Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.