Senior Auditor, Retail Business Compliance

Lennox International; Richardson (AL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Lennox International in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Business Compliance Auditor to conduct onsite compliance audits across retail stores and distribution centers nationwide. You will evaluate internal controls, perform data analysis, and prepare executive summaries with actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes risk management, forensic accounting, and continuous improvement, with travel up to 50% and close collaboration with business leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; professional certification (CPA/CIA/CFE) advantageous.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Alteryx and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite compliance audits at retail stores and distribution centers nationwide.
• Evaluate internal controls and policy adherence to identify gaps.
• Facilitate physical inventory counts and ensure accuracy.
• Perform data analysis to identify anomalies and risk indicators.
• Develop audit reports with actionable findings for executives.
• Partner with leaders to design practical control improvements.
• Track remediation actions to close audit findings.

Skills

Auditing

Compliance

Internal controls

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

Field work

Risk management

Forensic accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s preferred

CPA/CIA/CFE

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

What Drives Success

This Business Compliance Auditor plays a key role in protecting the business, strengthening internal controls, and improving operational performance across retail stores and distribution centers nationwide. This hands-on role combines auditing, compliance, risk management, and data analysis, with the opportunity to work directly with business leaders to identify risks, solve problems, and drive meaningful improvements.

Successful individuals for this role are analytical, curious, self-directed professionals with audit or compliance experience who enjoy fieldwork, problem-solving, and having a direct impact on the business.

If you bring experience in internal audit, compliance, internal controls, risk management, forensic accounting, or operational auditing, along with strong Excel and data analytics skills, this role offers an opportunity to move beyond the numbers and directly influence the strength and effectiveness of the organization.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Conduct onsite compliance audits at retail stores and distribution center locations throughout the US.
• Evaluate internal controls, operational processes, and policy adherence to identify gaps and control breakdowns.
• Facilitate and observe physical inventory counts across Lennox locations, ensuring accuracy and procedural compliance.
• Perform data analysis and support continuous monitoring activities to identify anomalies, trends, and risk indicators.
• Develop clear, concise audit reports and executive-level summaries with actionable findings and recommendations.
• Partner with business leaders to identify root causes and design practical control and process improvements.
• Track and validate remediation actions to ensure timely and effective resolution of audit findings.
• Oversee annual physical inventories.

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What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in audit, compliance, internal controls, risk management, forensic accounting, or related field. (Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience).
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CFE), or the ability to obtain one. (Preferred)
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, or similar platforms. (Preferred)
• Strong self-direction with the ability to work independently in field environments as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in identifying control weaknesses and improving operational processes.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including occasional weekend travel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
• Ability to interpret and document audit results clearly in structured reports and work papers.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables, advanced formulas, data analysis functions).
• Strong analytical thinking with high attention to detail and the ability to connect data to operational risk.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across operational levels.

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $82,000 - $107,100 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for the BroadBase Incentive (BBI) program with a target payout of 2%. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Location and Schedule: This position is located in Richardson, TX and will be in the office Monday through Friday.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Paid Time Off: Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 9 to 11 paid company holidays depending on the year, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture

At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our hiring process, such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions, please contact [e-mail].

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