Dealer Audit Manager
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Job Location:
Dearborn, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
In this position...
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to lead dealer audit activities with a primary focus on the Americas region (United States Canada Mexico and other South America). This role is critical to driving marketing program effectiveness and efficiency and customer satisfaction through robust risk assessment high-quality audit execution and effective team management.
The successful candidate will also lead regional and support global audit projects and actively engage with key stakeholders to deliver significant value to the organization with a strong focus on implementing technological transformation within the dealer audit function.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do:
Implement a comprehensive risk assessment to identify dealers for audit determining whether audits should be conducted remotely or on-site.
Drive high-quality execution (accurate clear timely) of dealer audits across the Americas region adhering to established professional standards and procedures.
Manage and prioritize the regional audit schedules workload allocation resource planning and logistics for all assigned audits.
Oversee regional dealer self-assessment processes reviewing results and integrating findings into overall audit planning.
Engage directly with dealers as necessary to address complex issues present audit findings and facilitate effective remediation plans.
Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team of audit professionals day-to-day administration of the team including performance management and fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
Engage with third-party agencies providing contract auditor support for audit activities ensuring compliance and effective utilization of resources.
Maintain robust performance dashboards to track key audit metrics team productivity and regional compliance providing actionable insights to leadership.
Lead global audit projects collaborating with peers and stakeholders to implement best practices and standardize processes worldwide.
Analyze audit findings to develop themes and insights to improve marketing program design.
Actively engage with stakeholders including regional leadership marketing management and other functions to communicate audit findings discuss risks and ensure alignment on strategic objectives.
Qualifications
What Were Looking For:
- Education:Bachelors degree in Business (Accounting Finance Marketing) or a related field.
- Certifications: Professional certification (e.g. CPA CIA CFE) is preferred.
- Experience:
- 10 years of progressive experience in internal audit risk management or marketing incentives within a large multinational organization.
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: marketing and sales automotive industry or auditing dealership/franchise operations.
- Proven ability to lead teams and deliver operating objectives working with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
- Superior analytical problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- High appetite and demonstrated experience in change management including the ability to execute technology initiatives or work closely with technology and analytics teams to bring strategic visions to fruition.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
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