Franchise Auditor

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future:

Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.

Your Mission:

This role emphasizes fraud prevention and payment risk management while maintaining responsibility for traditional franchise audits. The Franchise Auditor will lead efforts to detect and mitigate fraud, abuse, and financial risk across multiple channels, including digital ordering and payment systems. Responsibilities include conducting remote and on-site audits, performing fraud risk assessments, daily monitoring of digital ordering platforms, and supporting special projects aimed at strengthening compliance and security. The position requires strong analytical skills, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Fraud Prevention & Risk Management (Primary Focus)
• Conduct fraud risk assessments and analyze payment workflows to identify anomalies, abuse patterns, and vulnerabilities.
• Perform daily monitoring of digital ordering systems to detect suspicious activity and prevent fraudulent transactions.
• Participate in special projects focused on fraud prevention, chargeback analysis, and payment security.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Loss Prevention, Finance, and Franchise Services to implement fraud mitigation strategies.
• Assist in developing fraud detection tools and preventive controls for digital ordering and POS systems.
• Audit & Compliance (Secondary Focus)
• Perform traditional franchise audits to ensure compliance with company policies, operational standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct remote franchise audits and monitor remediation of audit findings.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing audit results and fraud-related insights for management.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Utilize advanced Excel and analytics tools to reconcile transactions and compile fraud and audit data.
• Provide actionable insights on fraud trends, risk exposure, and compliance gaps.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to strengthen fraud prevention and compliance programs.
• Maintain professionalism during investigations and interactions with franchisees and third parties.
• Continuous Improvement
• Stay current on emerging fraud tactics, AI-driven attacks, and payment security innovations.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce fraud-related losses and enhance operational efficiency.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in General Business, Finance or Accounting. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum of two (2) years in finance or audit positions and demonstrated knowledge in finance/audit terminology and process and evidence of ability to understand risk and control concepts.
• Working knowledge of multiple IT systems and ability to extract data and compile into useful information for audit analysis.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and basic financial analysis.
• Detail-oriented, deadline driven, self-directed and organized approach to audits or other projects.
• Proof of highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences.
• Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and build collaboration in an interactive team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience in a retail, distribution, or food service/restaurant finance or audit position.
• Spanish and or bilingual preferred but not mandatory.

Where You’ll Work:

• This position requires travel of approximately fifty (20%) percent.
• Travel is via a variety of transportation modes to locations throughout the United States and Canada. Schedule includes the ability to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule (evenings, weekends, etc.)
• This position requires adherence to the LCE Travel policy using personal credit card and/or cash for reimbursable business travel expenses.
• Audits may occur remotely, or in person at a business office, home office, store, warehouse, hotel or mutually agreed upon location.

Pay: Up to $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Detroit, MI 48201

Salary : $63,000