Field Inventory Auditor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Execute and provide physical audits and results for NextGear Capital’s Risk division.

• Assist client-facing Operations team members in managing dealer accounts.

• Evaluate the health of client businesses through physical and financial audits.

• Analyze sales documentation, physical inventory audit findings, and dealership staff behavior to assess risk levels.

• Present findings in written, visual, and verbal formats to Operations, Risk, and Senior Leadership.

• Engage with clients to address missing financial data and inventory concerns.

• Build relationships with dealers and perform thorough risk assessments.

• Travel to various dealer locations, auctions, and repair facilities.

• Investigate, observe, and document dealership processes and practices.

• Examine collateral through lot and title audits to evaluate dealer equity and business viability.

• Verify inventory in market share conversions exceeding $500,000 to mitigate risk and expand the portfolio.

• Share findings with dealers and provide re-education on contract obligations.

• Analyze inventory trends, collect payments, and acquire additional documentation.

• Support Recovery with repossessions by gathering keys, securing collateral, coordinating transportation to auctions, and monitoring daily funding receivables.

• Travel approximately 100% of the work month within the Central Chicago, Illinois area.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or 4 years of experience in a similar field.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Must be able and willing to travel regionally on short notice 75% of the time.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without the need for current or future sponsorship.

• No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in potentially challenging or aggressive field environments and adapt to adverse weather conditions.

• Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making.

• Strong verbal communication and active listening abilities.

• Preferred: 3+ years of experience in the auto industry.

• Preferred: Proficiency in Spanish.

• Preferred: 1–2 years of audit or inspection experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy with pay.

• Seven paid holidays each year.

• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for employees or their family members.

• Bereavement leave.

• Time off to vote.

• Jury duty leave.

• Volunteer time off.

• Military leave.

• Parental leave.

• Comprehensive health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).

• Retirement planning options (401(k)).

• Paid sick leave.

• Vehicle and gas card provided.

• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities.