Senior Auditor, Retail Business Compliance at Lennox in US-TX-Richardson

Job description

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

Required

• Analytical
• Curious
• Self-directed
• Strong communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Integrity
• Data analytics tools (Alteryx, Power BI)

Benefits

• 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.