Sr. IT Internal Auditor

Company:Driven Brands

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 IT Internal Auditor to join our team. 

This role requires minimal travel to Driven Brands subsidiary locations (less than 5%) and offers remote work opportunities!

How you will Own It:

You will support the IT Internal Audit Manager in driving SOX compliance throughout a complex decentralized operating environment.  Responsibilities include:

• Perform testing of ITGCs, automated controls, interfaces, tools, and key reports, and selected Business Process controls for design and operating effectiveness.
• Assist in planning SOX testing activities, including walkthroughs, risk assessments, control design understanding, population requests, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Business Process auditors to ensure complete and comprehensive coverage of financial reporting risks.
• Communicate findings, gaps, and process improvements to team leaders, control owners, and other non-audit stakeholders.
• Track remediation and control improvement efforts to align with audit methodology.
• Coordinate with the external auditors by providing requested evidence and clarifications and partnering on reliance strategies as needed.
• Work closely with the IT compliance and IT operations team to understand change management, logical access, computer operations, and other IT-related risks that impact financial reporting.
• Develop a strong professional relationship with process owners, control owners, and control performers at in-scope audit locations.
• As needed, participate in the execution of operational, financial, and compliance internal audits and 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 and executive management.
• Balance the dual role of independent, objective assurance provider and consultative business partner; guide continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures, and current developments across the industry and in the auditing profession.

What you will Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Business Management or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in external audit, internal audit, or related compliance functions (Big 4 or public accounting experience a plus).
• CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, and/or other relevant certifications.
• Working knowledge of SOX, ITGCs, automated controls, system development lifecycle, and financial reporting risks.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organization, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and due dates simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while adhering to strict deadlines and producing quality work.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (visual basic, power query, pivot tables and macros).
• Knowledge of US GAAP, US GAAS, The IIA Standards, NIST, CSF, and COSO criteria.

Added Fuel if you have:

• Accounting or audit experience with a decentralized operating company model.
• Experience working with Oracle ERP.
• Understanding of networking layers (application, database, operating system).
• Understanding of data analytics procedures and techniques.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Position Location:

North Carolina

Compensation Range:

$76,700.00 - $137,000.00

Compensation Frequency:

Annual

Base pay offered may vary depending on actual location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Supplemental pay types may include commissions or bonus incentives, depending on the role. Driven Brands offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.drivenbrandsbenefits.com

Get early access to 50% of your earned wages at any time through our myFlexPay program.