Description
Cox Automotive Inc. is seeking a Senior Internal Controls Consultant to assess and monitor risks of the enterprise’s operations and financial statements for validity and accuracy. This individual will be responsible for gathering assurance and evidence that identified risks are appropriately defined and mitigating controls are operating effectively. The ideal candidate will coordinate with other risk related groups to ensure accuracy of financial statements and compliance with regulatory requirements and drive business ownership of internal controls. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, self-starter with the ability to communicate effectively and work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Lead internal control assessments and monitor methodologies to validate the presence and effectiveness of key controls and ensure compliance with the Company’s risk and controls matrix, GAAP, and internal policies & procedures.
- Lead and/or participate on multiple projects simultaneously ensuring each engagement is conducted in an efficient and effective manner.
- Define and identify control gaps and provide recommendations (remediation/mitigation) for control process improvements.
- Identify and evaluate changes resulting from control design certifications to include internal controls documentation and remediation, and partner with business cycle and process owners to implement effective solutions.
- Perform process assessments and internal controls walkthroughs to clearly identify/validate controls.
- Responsible for the maintenance and preparation of detailed and accurate documentation, including narratives, control descriptions, risk and control matrices, process flowcharts, and management responses and remediation.
- Lead internal controls design certifications, narratives, and control testing, communicate status to control owners, and determine need for escalations.
- Manage task status in AuditBoard (Governance Risk and Compliance tool) related to the design and operational effectiveness of key controls.
- Assist internal customers with troubleshooting and resolution of system issues/problems related to ICG tools.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and build relationships across the enterprise on various efforts surrounding the integrity of the financial control environment.
- Perform special projects and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years’ experience in a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and presentation skills needed to work effectively with teams throughout the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA or CIA certification preferred
- Working knowledge of Auditboard preferred
- Automotive industry experience preferred
Drug Testing:
To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $77,800.00 - $116,800.00. 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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
About Cox Automotive
At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What’s more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses – which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications – is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
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Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
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