Senior Internal Auditor: Operations & Analytics Leader

Group 1 Automotive; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit team in a fast-paced environment. Lead operational audits, advisory engagements, investigations, and analytics-driven projects with a strong focus on SOX compliance and internal controls across the organization.

The role reports to an Internal Audit Manager and offers opportunities to influence processes, controls, and business performance while working with dealership operations and corporate functions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational audits and advisory engagements.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• SOX knowledge and internal controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through reporting and staff coaching.
• Assess operational efficiency, control effectiveness, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop audit procedures based on objectives and risks.
• Translate findings into practical recommendations to improve operations and reduce risk.
• Communicate findings to dealership, regional, and corporate leadership.
• Perform SOX walkthroughs and control testing.

Skills

Operational audits

SOX compliance

Audit analytics

Risk assessment

Communication with leadership

Tools

Qlik

Alteryx

Power BI

OpenAI

Anthropic

Copilot

Job description

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit team in a fast-paced environment. Lead operational audits, advisory engagements, investigations, and analytics-driven projects with a strong focus on SOX compliance and internal controls across the organization.

The role reports to an Internal Audit Manager and offers opportunities to influence processes, controls, and business performance while working with dealership operations and corporate functions.