Sr. Financial Auditor

Cars.com LLC; United States; Remote; USD 82,400 - 100,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans

New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set‑Up

Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day

Refuel program – additional paid time for learning and growth

Bonus and/or equity programs

Job summary

Cars.com LLC is seeking a Senior Financial Auditor to remotely evaluate and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, focusing on SOX compliance. The role involves collaboration across various departments to ensure effective financial and IT-related controls.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and CPA, with at least 3 years of experience in internal audit. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare plans and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with a Big-4 firm or medium-to-large internal audit department.
• Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Experience in managing multiple priorities and influence control owners.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) with a focus on SOX compliance.
• Lead end-to-end control testing and provide financial audit oversight.
• Collaborate with control owners to ensure business cycle controls.

Skills

Data analytic skills

SQL

ACL

Advanced Excel/Google Sheets

Audit management platforms (e.g., AuditBoard)

Business process controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA

Tools

Salesforce

Oracle ERP

Job description

Senior Financial Auditor

US‑based; remote‑first; no visa sponsorship.

About the Role

Responsibilities: Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) with a focus on SOX compliance. Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure financial and IT‑related controls are well designed, documented, and operating effectively.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end control testing, including manual, automated, and IT‑dependent controls; assess design and operating effectiveness via walkthroughs; collaborate with control owners to drive remediation; ensure formal closure and documentation of test outcomes for SOX compliance.
• Draft and maintain business cycle narratives, process flows, risk‑control matrices (RCMs), and audit evidence in accordance with professional standards.
• Work closely with control owners to ensure business cycle controls align with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Utilize project management platforms like Wdesk (Workiva) and/or AuditBoard to manage audit workflows and performance metrics; maintain documentation, testing results, and remediation plans.
• Provide financial‑audit oversight during system lifecycle transitions, partnering with implementation teams throughout SDLC phases (requirements, design, testing, deployment) to ensure business‑process controls are properly defined, embedded, and tested.
• Use SQL/ACL to extract and analyze financial and operational data for control testing and substantive audit procedures.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally, particularly with the IT audit team, to ensure alignment with business process controls.
• Assist in the audit of key systems and ERP platforms, with preference for Salesforce and Oracle ERP knowledge.
• Provide support during system implementations or upgrades, ensuring internal controls are embedded and tested during transitional phases.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to coordinate requests, provide documentation, and address inquiries efficiently.
• Assist with SOX PMO initiatives to design and deliver training presentations; develop performance metrics and dashboards for Audit Committee and senior leadership reporting.
• Review and provide feedback on control testing performed by junior staff or external consultants; ensure adherence to audit standards and identify improvement areas.
• Continuously monitor control environment changes, update documentation, and stay informed of emerging risks and regulatory updates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and CPA; minimum 3 years of experience with a Big‑4 firm or a medium‑to‑large internal audit department of a publicly traded company; strong understanding of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Strong data analytic skills; ability to use SQL, ACL, and advanced Excel/Google Sheets.
• Hands‑on experience with audit management platforms like AuditBoard; strong understanding of business process controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively across departments, and influence control owners and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CIA and/or CISA.
• Experience supporting or auditing during system implementations or major system changes.
• Experience with Salesforce and Oracle ERP.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans.
• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set‑Up.
• Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day.
• Refuel program – additional paid time for learning and growth.
• Bonus and/or equity programs (depending on level and role).
• Comprehensive benefits package for regular full‑time positions.

Salary Range

$82,400.00 – $100,950.00 (base salary; varies by experience and role).

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor employment visas at this time. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.