Auditor

The Franchisee Auditor reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Compliance and executes financial compliance audits across Authority Brands' franchise system. This role verifies the accuracy of franchisee sales reporting and fee remittance, documents findings, and supports remediation in partnership with brand operations.

• Plan and execute internal audits of financial, operational, and franchise compliance processes.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify gaps, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
• Prepare audit findings, reports, and recommendations for management and executive leadership.
• Partner with brand and corporate teams to track and close out audit findings.
• Support external audit coordination and compliance-related activities as needed.
• Conduct franchise compliance and royalty audits as assigned.
• Stay current on regulatory and industry requirements affecting franchise operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in audit, accounting, or compliance; public accounting experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CPA or progress toward certification a plus
• Franchise or multi-unit industry experience preferred
• Ability to travel up to 20%