Franchise Audit Manager - Finance & Compliance

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Position: Franchise Audit Manager – Finance & Compliance

Location: Bedford, TX

Job : 410

# of Openings: 1

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional to join our Finance team as a Franchise Auditor – Financial Compliance. This role is focused exclusively on the review, validation, and monitoring of franchisee financial reporting and compliance with the financial terms of franchise agreements.

As a senior individual contributor, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of royalty calculations, fee remittances, and other financial obligations, while maintaining strong audit documentation and internal control standards. The role partners closely with Finance, Legal, and external audit providers to protect revenue integrity and support a scalable, compliant franchise platform.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Execute financial compliance audits of franchisee financial records, with primary focus on royalty calculations, fee remittances, revenue reporting, and other contractual financial obligations.
• Review general ledger activity, point-of-sale reports, bank statements, and supporting documentation to validate accuracy and completeness of reported revenues and fees.
• Analyze audit results to identify financial discrepancies, under-reporting risks, or non-compliance with franchise agreement terms.
• Prepare clear, well-documented audit reports summarizing findings, quantifying financial impact where applicable, and outlining required corrective actions.
• Maintain complete and accurate audit work papers, evidence, and correspondence in accordance with internal control and documentation standards.
• Communicate audit findings professionally with internal stakeholders and franchisees to support timely resolution and follow-up.
• Coordinate with third-party audit firms and franchisees to support audit execution, data requests, and completion of audit deliverables.
• Partner with Finance and Legal teams to interpret franchise agreement financial terms and ensure consistent application across audits.
• Support ongoing improvements to financial compliance procedures, audit methodologies, and reporting templates.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis related to franchise revenue, compliance, and reporting.
• Ability to perform desk-based work for extended periods.
• Ability to travel periodically for financial audit-related site visits or meetings.
• Ability to lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Experience/Knowledge/Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial compliance, or financial analysis; franchise or multi-unit experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition concepts, financial controls, and audit principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret contractual financial terms and apply them consistently in audit reviews.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and communicate with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office…