IT Audit Manager I

American Credit Acceptance•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

American Credit Acceptance (ACA) is seeking a Senior Operations & Fraud Auditor to join our dynamic Internal Audit team. This role is responsible for overseeing and executing the annual internal audit plan, including operational, field, third-party vendor, compliance, regulatory, and investigative audits. The Senior Auditor ensures the reliability and integrity of information, compliance with policies and regulations, safeguarding of assets, efficient use of resources, and achievement of ACA’s operational objectives. Key responsibilities include assessing risk, developing audit scopes, performing audit procedures, preparing audit reports, and reviewing the work of junior staff or interns. The Senior Auditor will be expected to plan, execute, and clearly communicate findings to senior management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
CFE, CIA, or other relevant certification required.
4+ years of internal and/or external audit experience.
Proven project leadership experience, including: Risk assessment Audit planning and execution Issue identification and report writing
Strong business risk awareness and ability to apply a risk-based approach.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral), with tact in addressing sensitive issues across all levels of management.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines with strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, SQL, and PowerPoint.
Analytical, independent, and objective thinking skills.
Willingness to travel periodically (up to 15%) to vendor offices for control evaluations.

Nice To Haves

Experience across operational, financial, and vendor audits preferred.
Knowledge of SOX 302/404, SSAE 16/SOC 1/2/3, PCI, and/or GLBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform risk-based operational audits to evaluate ACA’s key processes, procedures, and systems.
Analyze and assess risk to develop audit procedures, execute test procedures, and conclude on control effectiveness through formal reports.
Conduct third-party vendor audits to evaluate compliance with executed contracts.
Perform regulatory and compliance audits as required.
Investigate internal fraud-related complaints and document evidence in accordance with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners framework.
Lead interviews and meetings to gather relevant information for analysis.
Perform appropriate levels of testing based on scope and risk, avoiding over- or under-auditing.
Produce clear, concise, and well-documented work papers that meet professional standards.
Identify and communicate control issues and findings in a timely manner.
Present findings to Internal Audit Management with accuracy and clarity.
Challenge the status quo and contribute original ideas to improve processes.
Share audit knowledge and business insights with team members.
Maintain industry associations and stay current on regulatory changes and best practices.
Keep the Internal Audit team informed of key developments.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment.
Perform other tasks as assigned.