[Remote] Sr. Financial Auditor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cars Commerce is dedicated to simplifying the car buying and selling process through innovative technology solutions. As a Senior Financial Auditor, you will evaluate internal controls over financial reporting, ensure compliance with SOX requirements, and collaborate with various departments to optimize resources and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end control testing — plan and execute control assessments covering manual, automated (fully system‑driven) and IT‑dependent (e.g. system‑generated reports reviewed by users) controls, assess design and operating effectiveness via walkthroughs, collaborate with control owners to drive remediation, and ensure formal closure and documentation of test outcomes to ensure SOX compliance.
• Draft and maintain business cycle narratives, process flows, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and audit evidence in accordance with professional standards.
• Work closely with control owners across the business to ensure business cycle controls align with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Utilize project management platforms like Wdesk (Workiva) and/or AuditBoard to manage audit workflows and performance metrics; maintain documentation, testing results, and remediation plans.
• Provide financial‑audit oversight during system lifecycle transitions, partnering with implementation teams throughout SDLC phases (requirements gathering, design, testing, deployment) to ensure business‑process controls are properly defined, embedded, and tested during transitional periods.
• Use SQL/ACL to extract and analyze financial and operational data for control testing and substantive audit procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, particularly with the IT audit team, to ensure alignment with business process controls.
• Assist in the audit of key systems and ERP platforms, with a preference for candidates familiar with Salesforce and Oracle ERP.
• Provide support during system implementations or upgrades, ensuring internal controls are embedded and tested during transitional phases.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to coordinate requests, provide documentation, and address inquiries efficiently.
• Assist with SOX PMO initiatives to design and deliver training presentations for control owners and audit participants, develop performance metrics and dashboards for Audit Committee and senior leadership reporting, and independently coordinate with internal audit, external auditors, and business stakeholders to drive SOX control execution, reporting, and issue resolution through to conclusion.
• Review and provide feedback on control testing performed by junior staff or external consultants, ensuring adherence to audit standards and identifying areas for improvement.
• Continuously monitor control environment changes, update documentation, and stay informed of emerging risks and regulatory updates. Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree
• CPA
• Minimum 3 years of experience with a Big 4 firm or a medium-to-large internal audit department of a publicly traded company, with a strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Strong data analytic skills with the ability to utilize SQL, ACL and perform advanced Excel/Google Sheet formulas.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively across departments, and influence control owners and stakeholders.
• CIA and/or CISA
• Experience supporting or auditing during system implementations or major system changes.
• Experience working with or auditing within Salesforce, Oracle ERP is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
• Generous PTO
• Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
• Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day Company Overview
• Cars Commerce is an audience-driven technology company that simplifies buying and selling cars. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.carscommerce.inc.

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