Internal Audit Analyst
Location: Medford or Portland, OR (hybrid)
Compensation: $55,000-60,000
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is one of the largest global automotive retailers providing a wide array of products and services throughout the ownership lifecycle with a vision to modernize personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire.
With a mission of "Growth Powered by People," we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets.
Our success is fueled by four core values:
Earning Customers for Life
Improving Constantly
Taking Personal Ownership
Having Fun
Our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel.
We’d love to have you join us on our journey!
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Internal Audit Analyst to join our Asset Protection & Compliance team. In this role, you will assist in planning and conducting audits and investigations across a wide range of operations, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Analysts may specialize in accounting analysis or data analysis to support compliance, fraud prevention, and operational improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Perform data analysis, audits, and investigations related to the Company’s Compliance and Fraud & Ethics functions.
Review automotive sales deal jackets for compliance accuracy.
Present findings to management, recommend corrective actions, and monitor progress.
Research state and manufacturer guidelines to support store personnel with compliance questions.
Execute select quarter-end SOX controls.
Contribute to special projects related to compliance, fraud, ethics, accounting, and reporting.
Support acquisition and divestiture activities, including flexible hours or travel as needed.
Develop training materials and desktop procedures for the team.
Accounting Focus:
Build knowledge in US GAAP and automotive accounting practices.
Evaluate whether accounting practices align with GAAP.
Identify and recommend process improvements in accounting policies and procedures.
Data Focus:
Create Power BI reports for management and Board reporting.
Generate reports from systems such as Snowflake, Data Warehouse, Stockpulse, and investigation platforms.
Write and maintain SQL queries to support investigations and finance projects.
What You’ll Bring
Strong attention to detail with a sense of urgency.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
0–3 years of audit, compliance, or related experience in public accounting or private industry.
BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent automotive industry experience).
CPA, CIA, or CFE candidate preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with SharePoint, CDK, SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, or other data visualization tools a plus.
We offer best in class industry benefits:
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Paid Holidays & PTO
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Lithia Learning Center
Vehicle Purchase Discounts
Wellness Programs
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.