Remote Field Inventory Auditor

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Finance Job Profile Risk, Fraud & Credit Analyst I - NG Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region Travel % Yes 100% of the time Work Shift The Field Inventory Auditor for our Chicago, IL market is responsible for conducting and delivering physical audit and results for NextGear Capital’s Risk organization while supporting the client-facing Operations team members who manage NextGear Capital’s portfolio of dealer accounts. This position requires a curious and composed professional who demonstrates the ability to deliver exceptional customer service while assessing the risk of a client’s business health by conducting physical and financial audits. A strong ability to assess risk through the understanding of sales documentation, physical inventory audit results, and identifying concerning behaviors of the dealership staff. The Field Inventory Auditor I is responsible for delivering these results in written, visual, and sometimes verbal form to Operations, Risk, and Senior Leadership. They often interact with our clients to resolve outstanding audit items such as missing financial information, missing inventory. This role serves the Central Chicago, Illinois Market. Once on-site, quickly establish rapport with dealers in effort to achieve a comprehensive risk assessment. Investigate, observe, and document dealership processes and practices and identify risks. Inspect collateral through lot and title audits and determine dealers’ equity and business health for underwriting purposes. Verify inventory in market share conversion of $500,000+ to mitigate risk while growing the NextGear Capital portfolio. Present a summary of findings to the dealer and take appropriate next steps such as re-educating dealers on contract requirements, reviewing inventory trends, collecting payments, and obtaining additional documentation as needed. Assist Recovery team with repossessions by collecting the collateral keys from the dealer, securing the collateral inventory, arranging the transportation of collateral to auction, and monitoring daily funding receivables from the dealership. Repo audit, location audit. Ability to remain calm and professional in a potentially unpleasant and/or aggressive field work environment which includes the ability to adapt to heat, cold, rain, sleet, and other inclement weather conditions. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Must be able and willing to travel Regional on short notice 75% of the time. 3+ years auto industry-related experience. Ability to speak Spanish preferred. 1-2 years audit/inspection experience preferred. Computer work. Travel - must be able to travel. Outside environment on car dealership lots. Air travel may be possible 10% of work month. Travel approximately 100% of the work month (Vehicle & Gas Card provided). Drug Testing Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited. seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cox Enterprises