Internal Audit Consultant

TMN Toyota Motor North America Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Vehicle purchase discount

Job summary

Toyota Motor North America is seeking an Internal Audit Consultant to perform and lead operational and compliance assurance engagements that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. The role reports to an Internal Audit Senior Manager and may be based in Plano, TX, with travel as needed.

The position requires the ability to independently lead projects, excellent analytical and communication skills, and experience with audit-management tools and data analytics platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Progressively responsible experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance, or related governance disciplines.
• Ability to independently lead projects or engagements and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex operational and compliance assurance and advisory work across governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Assess risks and evaluate control design, operation, and residual risk using approved methodologies.
• Plan and execute research, interviews, walkthroughs, site visits, and testing to obtain evidence for conclusions.
• Lead engagements as Scrum Master when assigned, coordinating plans, milestones and team assignments.
• Develop evidence-based findings and clear communications for management and governance audiences.

Skills

Audit leadership

Data analysis

GRC

Agile auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

TeamMate+

SAP

Archer

ServiceNow

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration‑related employment (e.g., H‑1B, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, TN, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, F‑1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for

Our Internal Audit Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Internal Audit Consultant. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform and lead operational and compliance assurance and advisory engagements that evaluate governance, risk management, business processes, and internal controls. Reporting to an Internal Audit Senior Manager, the person in this role will support the department’s objective to provide independent assurance and practical advisory insight that strengthens governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls. This position can be based at our Plano, Texas; York, Michigan; or Georgetown, Kentucky locations. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of one of these locations. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you’ll be doing

• Perform complex operational and compliance assurance and advisory work, including selected governance, strategic, integrated, and investigation‑support activities.
• Assess business objectives and strategic, operational, compliance, governance, technology, and fraud‑related risks; evaluate control design, operation, and residual risk using approved methodologies.
• Plan and execute research, interviews, walkthroughs, site visits, process analysis, control evaluation, testing, and other procedures; obtain reliable and sufficient evidence to support conclusions.
• Lead standard engagements as Scrum Master when assigned, coordinating plans, sprints, milestones, team assignments, specialists, deliverables, quality, and timely escalation of significant barriers or risks.
• Develop balanced, evidence‑supported findings and clear communications for management and governance audiences; support corrective‑action follow‑up and identify broader risk themes and improvement opportunities.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Progressively responsible experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance, operational governance, risk management, quality, investigations, or a related discipline within a complex, regulated, or multinational organization.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead standard projects or engagements and coordinate or coach team members without direct supervisory authority.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, professional judgment, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex risk matters clearly and concisely to management and executive audiences.
• Proven ability to build productive cross‑functional relationships, facilitate agreement, and challenge stakeholders respectfully while maintaining objectivity.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and the ability to evaluate data completeness, accuracy, relevance, and reliability.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, adapt to changing circumstances, and elevate barriers or compliance matters promptly.
• Ability and willingness to travel 15% of the time.
• Added bonus if you have an advanced degree in business, accounting, finance, risk management, data analytics, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, CRMA, or other relevant credentials.
• Working knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Experience leading operational, compliance, governance, strategic, integrated, or investigation‑support engagements.
• Experience using audit‑management, GRC, ERP, analytics, or visualization platforms such as TeamMate+, SAP, Archer, ServiceNow, Power BI, Alteryx, or Tableau.
• Experience applying Agile auditing practices or Scrum methods, including risk‑based backlog management, iterative planning and delivery, team collaboration, retrospectives, and timely escalation of impediments.
• Experience using approved generative AI tools in audit or contributing to complex AI projects in governance, risk, compliance, control, or assurance initiatives, with appropriate attention to data protection, output validation, human oversight, and responsible use.

What We’ll Bring

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. 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.

Career Possibilities

We are a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better. If you want to be part of the next‑generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.