Sr Manager - Internal Audit

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We take pride in providing solutions and offering a helping hand, not only to our customers but also to the communities we serve. As we continue to expand and grow into a national leader in consumer financing, we invite you to consider joining our team.

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The Internal Audit Senior Manager serves as a key leader within the Internal Audit function, responsible for driving the end-to-end enterprise risk assessment and shaping a dynamic, risk-based annual audit plan.  The role oversees the execution of financial, regulatory, operational, and technology audits – spanning IT governance, cybersecurity, data governance, business continuity, third-party risk management, and AI governance.  This leader ensures the effective allocation of resources, maintains strong audit methodology, and delivers high-quality assurance and advisory insights that strengthen risk management, operational effectiveness, and governance across the organization.  All work is performed in alignment with the 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enterprise Risk Assessment & Annual Plan
  • Lead, oversee, and perform the annual enterprise and audit-universe risk assessment, incorporating quantitative and qualitative inputs and integrating ERM results.
  • Assist in developing a risk-based annual audit plan for Audit Committee approval, including resource planning, timelines, and coverage considerations aligned to assessed risk.
  • Conduct continuous risk monitoring and promptly recommend changes or additions to approved plan as risks evolve.
  • Maintain the auditable universe, coverage mapping (completed and planned), and the risk-rating methodology.

• Audit Delivery – Financial, Regulatory, Operational, & IT
  • Develop clear audit scopes, objectives, methodologies and testing procedures aligned to risk and audit objectives.
  • Oversee audit planning and execution, ensuring the team remains focused and on track with established timelines.
  • Ensure all work adheres to professional IIA Standards and Internal Audit methodology, policies, and procedures.
  • Deliver timely, concise, and impactful audit reporting, including results, root-cause-focused recommendations, and value-added opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
  • Tailor reporting for business-unit management, executive leadership, and board-level audiences.
  • Present audit findings and recommendations to applicable parties, including executive management.
•  Methodology & Quality
  • Own and continuously mature Internal Audit methodology, guidance, and templates to align with the Global Internal Audit Standards, reinforcing independence, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
  • Contribute to the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, including internal assessments, ongoing supervision/peer review, and preparation for external assessments.
  • Oversee tracking, escalation, and issue validation for audit observations and action plans in accordance with Internal Audit methodology.
  • Remain current on relevant frameworks – including COBIT, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and other IT and risk frameworks – and provide proactive thought leadership to ensure IA and company practices remain aligned with regulatory expectations, emerging risks, and best practices.
• Resource & Budget Management
  • Support development and maintenance of the annual Internal Audit resource plan, optimizing delivery mix (assurance, advisory, continuous monitoring) and resource strategy (internal staff and co-sourced SMEs) to maximize risk coverage and value.
  • Manage resource planning and budget for assigned areas; sequence work to meet timelines, quality expectations, and capacity constraints.
• People Leadership & Co-Sourcing Oversight
  • Lead, coach, and develop two Audit Managers and co-sourced resources.
  • Set clear expectations, provide continuous feedback and development plans, and foster an inclusive, performance-driven culture.
  • Direct co-sourced partners, ensuring clarity of scope, effective knowledge transfer, and adherence with IA methodology and quality standards.
  • Deliver training to management and/or the Internal Audit team to promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Governance
  • Build trusted relationships with senior leaders to understand business strategy, change initiatives, and emerging risks.
  • Serve as a risk and control advisor on strategic initiatives, system implementations, growth projects.
  • Provide timely, accurate, and executive-ready updates to the VP, Internal Audit, including progress, results, themes, and remediation status.
  • Support the VP, Internal Audit on special projects, initiatives, and presentations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional Certifications: CISA and either CIA or CPA required. Additional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or CGEIT highly valued.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of, and demonstrated conformance with, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, including the 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of Internal Audit ore related assurance experience, including 5+ years leading audit teams.
• Technical & Risk Expertise:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IT governance frameworks (i.e. COBIT, NIST, etc.), cybersecurity principles, cloud environments, identity and access management, change management, SDLC/DevOps, and third-party risk management.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, information security controls, and emerging technologies; ability to learn new and evolving technologies quickly.
• Audit & Risk Leadership:
  • Proven experience overseeing corporate audits across financial, operational, regulatory, and IT domains.
  • Direct experience leading enterprise risk assessments, developing risk-based plans, and overseeing remediation tracking.
• Project & Analytical Strengths: Exceptional project management, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to structure complex problems and lead teams through resolution.
• Communication & Executive Presence:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to senior executives.
  • Ability to translate complex technical processes, risks, and issues into clear, simple language for non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
  • Comfortable presenting complex issues and recommendations with clarity and confidence.
• Strong interpersonal and teaming skills with the ability to interface with peer IA leaders, key stakeholders, and executive management to facilitate timely completion of plan, implementation of corrective action, and drive results.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate diverse teams (internal and co-sourced).
• Working Style: Highly organized and able to balance multiple assignments under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  Proven success working independently and collaborating in hybrid/remote settings.
• Compliance Requirements: Must successfully pass drug screening, criminal background check, and credit check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in consumer finance, financial services, banking, or related highly regulated industries.
• Experience operating within a public company Internal Audit function.
• Exposure to modern tech stacks, cloud architectures, and/or technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience implementing or auditing against the 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Experience with audit management systems and data analytic tools (i.e. AuditBoard, TeamMate, SharePoint, Power BI, SQL, ACL/IDEA, etc.).

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