Audit, Senior Analyst

NextGear Capital, a Cox Automotive company, is hiring an Audit, Senior Analyst to join the Assurance and Advisory Services team.
The Senior Analyst plays a key role in executing the department's strategic plan by leading and supporting assurance (audit) engagements and advisory projects from planning through final report delivery. This role applies advanced knowledge of audit methodology to independently develop audit plans, determine appropriate testing approaches based on risk, and execute engagements with minor oversight. Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to define responsibilities, ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, and mitigate business risk is central to this position - all while protecting the Company and supporting its strategic priorities. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Assurance and Advisory Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Lead and/or perform assurance engagements from planning through reporting - independently developing audit plans and testing approaches based on risk, with only minor oversight - and take a leading role in scoping and structuring advisory engagements• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness and to prevent and/or detect business risk• Perform audits confirming business practices are in compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls• Analyze testing results to identify business risks; provide feedback and suggestions on potential process enhancements• Draft and review written materials documenting completed testing, audit observations, and recommendations in a clear and concise intelligible manner• Assist in managing support for external auditors and reviewing reports for consistency, accuracy and improvement opportunities• Apply advanced critical thinking skills to adapt audit programs to changing business environments and technology, as well as forward looking recommendations that support company strategic priorities• Lead or take an active role in preparing presentations and facilitating meetings with stakeholders and leadership• Draft quality project charters, project plans, reports, and presentation materials• Develop strong, positive business relationships to understand business processes and risks• Manage multiple projects or audits in various stages at any given time, including oversight of recommendation implementation
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
TECHNICAL SKILLS• Strong knowledge of the industry and its governing regulatory and authoritative frameworks• Working knowledge and experience with data collection and analysis techniques• Understands the relationships between mitigating risk, improving performance, and balancing the cost/benefit of suggested solutions and changes• Applies AI tools and data analytics techniques to support audit testing, risk analysis, and identification of process improvement opportunities
COMMUNICATION SKILLS• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with consistent attention to detail, clarity, and confidence• Demonstrates active listening skills and summarizes key points to clarify own understanding
WORK ETHIC• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while managing multiple work activities• Accomplishes goals through adequate preparation, prioritizing activities, tasks, timelines, and expectations
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS• Proven ability to work productively with people of diverse functional expertise and backgrounds• Demonstrates the ability to influence and build positive relationships, easily establishing rapport and trust
Education and Experience:• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, auditing, or a related field with 4+ years of experience in public accounting or internal audit performing and leading assurance projects; demonstrating creative, out-of-the-box thinking to drive projects to completion. A candidate may also have a Master's Degree with 2+ years of experience or a Ph.D with 1+ year of experience. A non-degreed candidate will have 8+ years of experience.• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CMA etc.) preferred• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Some level of experience in Data Analytics and AI• Experience with GRC software, such as Workiva, a plus
Work Environment:• Normal office environment with ability to visit and interact with all departments• 2-3 days in the office with some partial virtual office environment from home
USD 81,400.00 - 122,000.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $81,400.00 - $122,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets