Finance Audit Team - Manager

Colonial Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a leading third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. The Manager, Finance Audit Team will plan and execute internal financial, operational, and compliance audits, evaluate internal controls, and drive governance improvements across the organization.

The role requires strong auditing knowledge, risk assessment methods, and experience with ERP platforms such as SAP and QuickBooks. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7–10 years of audit, accounting, logistics operations, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/QuickBooks) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across the organization.
• Test and assess internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Analyze data to identify risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies.
• Develop audit findings and actionable recommendations for management.
• Prepare audit workpapers and reports in line with standards.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and assist with audit planning.

Skills

Investigative mindset

Analytical thinking

Ownership & accountability

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Logistics knowledge

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Manager, Finance Audit Team position is responsible for planning and executing internal financial, operational, and compliance audits; evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices; and identifying opportunities to strengthen governance, compliance, and operational performance across the organization. The role analyzes financial and operational data, assesses business risks, develops audit findings and recommendations, and monitors corrective actions to ensure issues are effectively resolved. The position also supports audit planning, special investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance audit quality and organizational controls. Success in this role requires strong knowledge of internal auditing principles, accounting and financial reporting processes, risk assessment methodologies, accounting systems and ERP platforms such as SAP and QuickBooks, and excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation

$89,500 - $120,000 yearly salary range. (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct detailed audit testing and perform independent assessments of business processes and controls to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control environments.
• Analyze financial, operational, and transactional data to identify risks, control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, and potential areas of non-compliance.
• Evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial records, supporting documentation, and management reporting processes.
• Identify, assess, and document internal control weaknesses, operational risks, and compliance gaps, and determine their impact on business objectives.
• Prepare comprehensive audit workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with audit standards, departmental methodologies, and documentation requirements.
• Develop clear, concise audit reports that communicate findings, root causes, risk implications, and actionable recommendations to management.
• Present audit observations, recommendations, and risk assessments to audit management and business stakeholders to facilitate understanding and corrective action planning.
• Monitor and validate management's implementation of agreed-upon corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of audit findings and mitigation of identified risks.
• Support risk assessment activities and the development of annual audit plans by evaluating emerging business, operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Review business processes and internal controls across logistics, transportation, warehousing, and related functions to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness, and governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional management teams to obtain information, understand process objectives, and facilitate efficient execution of audit engagements.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls, improve operational processes, and enhance overall risk management practices throughout the organizations.
• Support special audits management requests, and other audit-related projects requiring independent analysis, risk evaluation, and reporting.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, templates, and procedures to enhance audit quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of audit programs, risk assessment documentation, and audit planning materials to support departmental objectives and audit execution.
• Coordinate audit-related information requests and documentation collection efforts to facilitate effective communication and collaboration with auditees and business stakeholders.

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care FleXible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• Intellectual curiosity and a strong investigative mindset with the ability to look beyond symptoms, uncover underlying issues, and drive sustainable corrective actions
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to independently identify risks, challenge assumptions, determine root causes, and develop practical solutions
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and self-motivation with the ability to work independently in ambiguous and rapidly changing business environments
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, professional skepticism, and commitment to delivering high-quality work products
• Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently across subsidiary locations within the Americas region
• Experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, port operations, supply chain management, or business process improvement is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of logistics operations, supply chain management, transportation, freight forwarding, business processes, risk management, and financial analysis.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Required
• 7 – 10 years of direct experience in Internal/External Audit, Accounting, Logistics Operations, Supply chain management

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Travel

25% travel to regional locations. Including Brazil, Canada, Mexico and US locations. Travel can include 3-week stints to help audit locations and ensure processes are being followed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc.
• Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Sit for 5+ hours per day
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, kneel, push, pull 1-3 hours per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Irvine, CAoffice

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.