Internal Audit and Accounting Specialist

Hanania Automotive Group•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hanania Automotive Group is expanding! Come join a fast-growing company that invests in YOU! 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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 driver’s 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
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.