Internal Auditor at Crown Automotive Group in St. Petersburg, FL

Job description

• Crown Automotive Group has an immediate opening for an experienced, detail-oriented Internal Auditor to perform audits and testing of all departments in multi-locations ensuring compliance with Crown policies and/or state and federal laws.
• If you are interested in working for a leader in the automotive industry, and the ONLY dealership group named a 2026 Tampa Bay TOP WORKPLACE, then THIS full-time, on-site position is the job for you!

Responsibilities

• Identify potential problem areas and develop standardized plan to test.
• Perform standard audits such as accounting audits, F&I, Service Department, Parts department, Body Shop, etc to ensure compliance with Crown’s standards and/or state and federal laws.
• Attend to role's administrative duties (i.e. Meeting Coordination, Findings Review)
• Perform inventory compliance audits to ensure all vehicle inventory is in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission for Monroney Labels & Used Car Buyers Guides.
• Make decisions to modify testing while performing audits.
• Compile reports on projects and audits and communicates findings to COO and CFO.
• Suggest solutions for problem areas found in audits to management.
• Attend seminars to keep up to date on government regulations on automobile industry.
• Assist with special projects as directed by COO and CFO.
• Attend department meetings as requested.
• Other duties may be assigned, based on company’s needs

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience as a controller in an automotive dealership or two years auditing background in an accounting firm is necessary for this position.
• We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, self-directed and organized. Someone with problem analysis and problem resolution skills at both a strategic and functional level will do well in this position. Excellent communication, ability to complete detailed paperwork and proficiency in compiling reports and documentation of issues is important.
• College degree, preferred
• Knowledge and experience with MS Word and MS Excel. Ability to create spreadsheets in MS Excel.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as, interest, proportions, and percentages discounts, and commissions. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Employee training and development.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills – approachable, cheerful, helpful, etc.
• Proficient business writing skills and ability to compile reports/document issues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Self-starter and self directed.
• Ability to complete detailed paperwork.
• Willingness and ability to travel in order to support geographically diverse work sites

Skills

Preferred

• Employee training and development
• Self-starter and self directed
• Ability to complete detailed paperwork

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• The stability of an established company
• Paid training
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Opportunities to serve your community