Location: Houston TX 77024
Department: Information Technology
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., an international, Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, is seeking an IT Controls & Compliance - Associate to our team. Group 1 Automotive owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail.
If you are a passionate professional who enjoys working in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. Information Technology Compliance is successful in providing a solid foundation for advancement within the company.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Plan and perform IT control and compliance walkthroughs across the Company’s infrastructure, applications, and operating procedures to assess the design and operation of IT General Controls (ITGCs).
- Evaluate the IT control environment for risk to the organization and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Perform ITGC and application control testing, preparing workpapers in line with professional standards to support conclusions and suggest improvements as needed.
- Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) related process and control documentation.
- Stay informed on key IT risks, cybersecurity, robotic process automation (RPA), and advanced data analytics. Collaborate with the IT Compliance Manager to provide guidance on IT risks and controls.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with management to foster effective communication and collaboration.
- Coordinate SOX IT evidence retention and periodic evidence validation.
- Conduct SOC 1 & SOC 2 reviews, including mapping Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs).
- Collaborate with internal and external IT auditors as required.
- Continue developing skills continuous monitoring techniques, automation, and data visualization through training and coursework to meet IT controls and compliance needs.
Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- CISA certification required.
- 2+ years of experience in IT Audit.
- Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis.
- Prior experience testing IT SOX general, application, and database security controls.
- Strong understanding of IT Audit methodologies.
- Experience with query languages (SQL, VB.Net, VBScript) is preferred.
- Familiarity with automation technologies (e.g., UI Path) and/or data visualization tools (e.g., Qlik) is a plus.
- Strong documentation skills and attention to details.
- Awareness of current cybersecurity trends and emerging risks.
This position is not eligible for:
- Employment sponsorship – U.S. Citizenship required.
- Remote Working Schedule – No; On-site; In Office Schedule only - 5 days a week.
- Relocation Assistance – No relocation assistance is being offered for this role. Candidates should reside in the local area.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits with this position:
- Salary, plus annual bonus opportunity
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Life, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, etc.
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Vehicle Purchasing Program
- Vacation & Sick Days
If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. Apply today or refer a qualified friend.
*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*
Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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