Auto Dealership Corporate Compliance Auditor

Since 1980, Mac Haik Automotive Group has grown from a single Houston dealership into one of the biggest names in Texas car sales, with more than 15 dealerships across the area. We're a Houston company through and through, and we're all about hiring good people, paying them well, and giving them room to build a real career.

Corporate Compliance Auditor

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about compliance and protecting business operations? Join our team as a Corporate Compliance Auditor and help strengthen our dealerships through effective auditing and risk management!

The Corporate Compliance Auditor is responsible for evaluating dealership operations, internal controls, and business practices to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, manufacturer requirements, and company policies. This position conducts routine and risk-based audits across dealership departments to identify compliance deficiencies, operational vulnerabilities, and opportunities for process improvement. The Corporate Compliance Auditor partners with dealership management and corporate leadership to implement corrective actions, strengthen accountability, and mitigate regulatory, financial, and operational risk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct comprehensive compliance audits across dealership operations, including Sales, Finance & Insurance (F&I), Service, Parts, Accounting, and other administrative functions.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable federal and state automotive regulations, including FTC requirements, the Safeguards Rule, Red Flags Rule, Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), OFAC requirements, and IRS Form 8300 reporting obligations.
• Review vehicle sales transactions, retail installment contracts, financing documentation, disclosures, and customer records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Audit F&I practices, including product disclosures, customer consent, financing arrangements, aftermarket product sales, cancellations, and refund processing.
• Evaluate dealership adherence to company policies, established operating procedures, internal controls, and manufacturer compliance requirements.
• Review dealership cash handling, deposit procedures, payment processing, expense approvals, and other financial controls to identify potential irregularities or areas of exposure.
• Conduct risk-based audits of dealership inventory controls, vehicle transactions, title processing, deal jackets, and supporting documentation.
• Assess compliance with customer information privacy, data security, document retention, and confidential information handling requirements.
• Identify potential fraud, policy violations, control weaknesses, and other operational risks through transaction testing, document reviews, and data analysis.
• Prepare detailed audit reports documenting findings, risk assessments, recommended corrective actions, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Communicate audit findings to dealership General Managers, department leadership, and corporate management, ensuring appropriate understanding and accountability.
• Monitor corrective action plans, conduct follow-up reviews, and verify the timely resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Identify recurring compliance trends across dealerships and recommend standardized procedures, enhanced controls, and preventive measures.
• Collaborate with Corporate Human Resources, Risk Management, Accounting, Legal, and Operations regarding compliance investigations, regulatory inquiries, and corrective action initiatives.
• Assist in developing and updating compliance policies, audit protocols, checklists, and employee training resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential audit documentation, findings, supporting evidence, and corrective action records.
• Stay informed of changes in automotive industry regulations, regulatory enforcement priorities, and emerging compliance risks.
• Maintain professional personal appearance.
• Complete required training assigned through the company training portal.
• Adhere to consistent and reliable work schedule.
• Demonstrate ethical business practices and integrity in all interactions to uphold the Mac Haik Automotive group brand.
• Effectively perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Dealer Management System (DMS) knowledge required; CDK/ADP preferred
• 3-5+ years of experience in automotive dealership operations, compliance, internal auditing, accounting, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of automotive dealership operations, including Sales, Finance & Insurance (F&I), Service, Parts, and Accounting functions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state automotive regulations, including FTC requirements, TILA, ECOA, FCRA, OFAC, and consumer protection laws.
• Understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, audit methodologies, and regulatory compliance practices.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies, control deficiencies, and operational risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze financial records, transaction documentation, and operational processes with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare audit findings and communicate recommendations to management.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive business information professionally.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple audits, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to dealership locations as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening
• Authorization to work in the USA
• Valid Driver’s Licenses and acceptable driving record

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.