Director, Loss Prevention

Loss Prevention Investigator / Asset Protection Analyst Location: Torrance, CA Schedule: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days in office per week) Travel: Approximately 1 week per month (typically 2-3 days at a time) About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Loss Prevention Investigator / Asset Protection Analyst to help safeguard company cash and inventory assets across a growing network of branch locations. This role will focus on identifying potential risks, investigating irregularities, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accountability across cash collection and inventory management operations. With approximately $135M in annual cash collections and $100M in machine and parts inventory managed annually, this position plays a critical role in protecting company assets and supporting operational integrity across multiple locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze cash collection data and operational trends to identify suspicious activity, unusual variances, and potential loss prevention risks.
• Conduct investigations involving cash handling procedures, collection routes, personnel, gaming machines, and branch operations, coordinating with third-party investigators and audit teams as needed.
• Evaluate and enhance the overall cash control environment by identifying process gaps and recommending practical improvements to reduce risk and improve accountability.
• Lead and support inventory control initiatives, including cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, routine audits, and compliance reviews across multiple branch locations.
• Partner with branch leadership and operational teams across 37 locations to strengthen controls, ensure policy compliance, and protect company assets through proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Loss Prevention, Asset Protection, Internal Audit, Investigations, Inventory Control, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing financial, inventory, or operational data to identify trends and investigate discrepancies.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive process improvements across multiple locations.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel regularly to branch locations throughout North America.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing cash-intensive operations.
• Background in inventory controls, audit, compliance, or fraud investigations.
• Experience working with distributed branch networks or multi-site operations.

Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within an organization managing substantial cash and inventory assets. The ideal candidate will enjoy a highly visible role focused on protecting company resources, improving operational controls, and driving continuous improvement across a large and growing branch network. Direct hire: $125-135,000 No relocation offered By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.