Senior Audit Analyst: Lead Assurance & Advisory

Cox Automotive; Carmel (IN); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

NextGear Capital, a Cox Automotive company, is seeking a Senior Audit Analyst to join the Assurance and Advisory Services team. The role leads audit engagements from planning to final reporting, applying advanced audit methodology, data analytics, and AI tools to improve controls and efficiency.

Collaboration with stakeholders is essential to ensure risk mitigation and alignment with strategic priorities. The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting/auditing with 4+ years in public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or related field with 4+ years of experience in public accounting or internal audit.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CMA preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Some experience in Data Analytics and AI; familiar with GRC software like Workiva.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or perform assurance engagements from planning through reporting with minimal oversight.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with policies and controls.
• Analyze testing results and identify business risks; suggest process improvements.
• Draft and review documentation of testing, observations, and recommendations.
• Assist in external auditor support and report reviews for consistency and accuracy.
• Apply advanced thinking to adapt audit programs to changing environments and technologies.
• Lead or contribute to presentations and stakeholder meetings; prepare project charters and plans.

Skills

Data analytics

AI in auditing

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/auditing

Master's degree in related field (optional)

Ph.D. in related field (optional)

Non-degreed with 8+ years experience

Tools

Workiva

MS Office

Job description

NextGear Capital, a Cox Automotive company, is seeking a Senior Audit Analyst to join the Assurance and Advisory Services team. The role leads audit engagements from planning to final reporting, applying advanced audit methodology, data analytics, and AI tools to improve controls and efficiency.

Collaboration with stakeholders is essential to ensure risk mitigation and alignment with strategic priorities. The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting/auditing with 4+ years in public