Senior Franchise Auditor (Contract-to-Hire)

Senior Franchise Auditor (Contract-to-Hire) Hybrid | Onsite 3 days/week | Full-time Overview A rapidly growing organization in the franchising industry is seeking a Senior Franchise Auditor to join its expanding audit team. This role is ideal for someone experienced in compliance audits, comfortable managing multiple projects, and passionate about process improvement and operational accuracy. The position begins as a contract-to-hire opportunity (1-3 months contract before potential conversion). You'll play a key role in conducting complex royalty compliance audits, supporting departmental initiatives, and mentoring junior audit team members. Key Responsibilities Conduct complex royalty and compliance audits, including audits of multi-unit or multi?market franchise owners. Train, mentor, and provide ongoing oversight to Franchise Audit Staff and interns. Serve as a subject matter expert on royalty processes, policies, and related procedures. Support issue resolution during audits and communicate effectively with franchisees. Identify trends in audit findings and recommend process or training improvements. Assist in the development and refinement of departmental policies, guidance, templates, and documentation. Support royalty risk assessments, audit planning, and execution of the audit rotation plan. Collaborate with internal departments and franchise partners to ensure audit accuracy and operational compliance. Participate in special projects and initiatives led by audit leadership. Required Qualifications 4+ years of experience in technical, compliance, or financial auditing. Franchise auditing experience is highly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks or similar) and strong Excel skills. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations professionally. Demonstrated leadership capability and experience mentoring or supervising others. Ability to interpret legal documents such as franchise agreements. Strong project management and time?management skills, with experience juggling multiple audits or priorities. Preferred Experience Familiarity with systems such as Great Plains or Blackline (preferred but not required). Experience managing 6-12 concurrent audits or projects.