Location: Corporate Headquarters (Hybrid) — Greater Phoenix, AZ Area
Travel: 20% – 30% (Local & regional dealership visits)
About the Role
Are you a detail-obsessed auditor, compliance coordinator, or auto finance specialist who loves getting out into the field to make sure operations run by the book?
We are seeking a proactive Compliance & Internal Audit Specialist to serve as both an operational anchor and field auditor for our legal and regulatory department. Working side-by-side with our Director of Compliance & Regulatory Operations, you will conduct internal audits across our 19 dealership locations and Related Finance Company (RFC), track multi-state licensing calendars, audit deal files, manage compliance training tracking, and coordinate regulatory complaint evidence.
If you thrive on structure, love verifying that policies translate into actual daily practice, and want hands-on exposure to multi-state lending rules, fintech software compliance, and executive operations, this role is for you!
What You’ll Do
- Field & Operational Audits: Conduct routine on-site and remote audits across 19 dealership locations and RFC operations to evaluate full adherence to state/federal laws, loan documentation standards, and internal procedures.
- Audit Reporting: Build audit scorecards, highlight procedural gaps, and track corrective action follow-ups to ensure operational breakdowns are permanently fixed.
- Licensing & Filings: Own the centralized master calendar to ensure zero missed renewals, state filings, or bond deadlines across regulatory bodies (AZ MVD, AZDFI, Texas OCCC, etc.).
- Complaint Case Management: Coordinate intake for external/regulatory complaints (BBB, MVD, AZDFI, OCCC, attorneys), gather loan files/records, track timelines, and log root-cause data.
- Training Accountability: Partner with HR to audit LMS completion rates weekly, ensuring 100% compliance training completion across dealership and RFC staff.
- Marketing & Legal Support: Log marketing reviews for required consumer disclosures and assemble documentation packages for outside legal counsel or state examination teams.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 2–4+ years in internal audit, regulatory compliance, paralegal work, or loan operations—preferably in auto finance, Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH), or consumer lending.
- Travel Flexibility: Ability and willingness to travel 20% – 30% locally/regionally to dealership locations.
- Detail & Audit Mindset: A track record of spotting documentation errors, verifying regulatory compliance, and managing strict deadlines.
- Tech-Savvy: Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, database management, and LMS/HRIS tracking tools.
- Communication: Exceptional written communication, objective reporting, and high professional discretion when handling sensitive legal or audit findings.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive base salary ($60k–$75k DOE) + annual performance bonus
- Travel expense and mileage reimbursement
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Direct mentorship from executive leadership and clear career advancement paths
Ready to bring high-level compliance and operational excellence to our growing organization? Apply today with your resume and a brief intro on why you’d be a great fit!
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, professional experience with database management, and a track record of using LMS or HRIS tracking tools?
Experience:
- internal audit, compliance, or loan operations: 2 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
