Corporate Auditor

Gee Automotive is hiring a detail-oriented Corporate Auditor to join its Centralized Accounting Team in Irvine. With nearly 4,000 employees and still growing, the company offers an opportunity to work closely with leadership, strengthen internal controls, support compliance initiatives, and audit multiple dealership operations while enjoying a stable schedule and collaborative office environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting or audit professional experienced in analyzing financial processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring operational and financial accuracy. The Corporate Auditor will focus primarily on internal auditing while also supporting external audit activities, tax preparation, and compliance functions.

Gee Automotive describes its accounting and finance teams as playing a critical role in supporting dealership operations and maintaining strong financial controls throughout the organization.

About the role

The Corporate Auditor position offers a stable, long-term opportunity with consistent Monday through Friday hours, minimal overtime, and a predictable workload. The role is based in a focused office setting alongside an experienced accounting team, with collaboration with colleagues and leadership who value accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. The work helps strengthen internal controls, improve business processes, and support organizational compliance. The role provides exposure to multiple dealership operations and corporate accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits of dealership and corporate operations, financial records, and accounting processes.
• Review and evaluate internal controls, compliance procedures, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify risks, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to management.
• Assist with external audit preparation and auditor requests.
• Assist with federal and state tax preparation by gathering financial information, preparing supporting schedules, and coordinating documentation with external tax advisors.
• Support tax compliance activities, including researching discrepancies, reconciling tax-related accounts, and assisting with tax notices and inquiries.
• Audit financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting records for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive audit workpapers and documentation.
• Assist with special accounting, tax, and compliance projects as assigned.
• Travel periodically to dealership locations, approximately once per quarter, to conduct audit reviews and operational assessments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of auditing experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit procedures, and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.
• Ability to travel occasionally to dealership locations.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Public accounting or CPA experience preferred.
• Experience supporting federal and state tax preparation, including preparing tax schedules and coordinating with external tax professionals.
• Experience assisting with tax compliance activities and related account reconciliations.
• Automotive or dealership industry experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Benefits

Annual Salary Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 per year.

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental insurance.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional benefits including Short- and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and supplemental life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing from Day 1.
• Employee discounts on parts, service, and vehicle purchases for you and your family.