IT Lead Auditor

IT Audit Manager

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work we thrive.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

This position will be posted until filled.

Responsibilities

The IT Audit team is responsible for providing business and IT management with independent, objective assurance and advisory services by evaluating internal controls and risks of GM Financials technology landscape, including infrastructure, applications, and IT processes, in accordance with an established methodology. Results of the evaluation are reported to management along with recommendations for improvement. IT Audit also performs consultative audits upon management request and participates in company projects to help management identify risks and controls.

In this role you will:

• Execute/lead audits, including planning and oversight, with limited supervision from the Manager, AVP or VP, while meeting the audit schedule.
• Execute internal audits, including client walkthroughs and the completion of design flows/narratives, identification of risk and controls within risk assessments, test work/workpapers, action plan validations, and issue management independently.
• Establish timelines, audit scope, and objectives for completing the audit operating as the audit project owner.
• Direct and review work of auditors, demonstrating effective leadership skills on a continuous basis, including discussion of performance and development opportunities, in accordance with departmental policy, with limited coaching from AVP or VP.
• Independently identify control weaknesses, controls gaps, and regulatory/legal compliance issues within assigned audits.
• Direct the completion of audit assignments in an efficient and timely manner (i.e., by the budgeted/estimated dates and provide updates to in-charge/management as needed).
• Complete audit assignments in an efficient and timely manner within an agile audit environment (i.e., by the budgeted/estimated dates, within assigned sprint, and concise updates/collaboration with audit management).
• Monitor the implementation status of Management Action Plans and complete subsequent issue validation testing within timelines required by GMAS methodology.
• Draft audit issues and formal audit reports with limited assistance from audit management.
• Participate in integrated audits with the ability to understand not only IT/technical risks and controls, but also operational risks and controls.
• Promote a cooperative and productive work environment and build effective working relationships with team members and audit clients.
• Present audit findings to management with minimal assistance from Manager, AVP, or VP.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to audit tools and procedures.
• Participate on Internal Audit and/or GMF enterprise-wide projects.
• Utilize data analytics as needed to assess risk and/or complete audit testing.
• Report to work as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conform with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

What makes you an ideal candidate:

• Advanced knowledge of audit software and tools.
• Extensive understanding of business functions and information technology processes, risks, and controls.
• Understanding of industry frameworks (e.g., COBIT, COSO, and/or ITIL).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and provincial regulations.
• Working knowledge of fraud risk factors and schemes.
• Advanced knowledge of finance/lending operations and/or the auto finance industry.
• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems, network security principles and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of information security, data privacy, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence

Skills

• Ability to effectively lead and organize audit staff.
• Independently execute audit programs and other tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise professional, rational, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional and cross-geographical global team.
• Ability to understand, document, and explain processes and supporting information.
• Ability to identify risks, controls, and control gaps.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work with management to prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication (i.e., written and verbal).
• Advanced computer skills and ability to learn/use tools/applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Arbutus, Oracle ERP, SharePoint, etc.).
• Ability to research and understand the auto finance industry, the company and products offered, services, and strategies to conduct audit testing.
• Professional skepticism.
• Self-motivated.
• Leadership skills.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience

Certifications

• CIA, CISA and/or CPA - Required

Working Conditions

• Strong focus on providing quality service to internal and external customers.
• Flexible schedule with possibility of working long hours or split shifts may be required.
• Normal office environment.
• Limited travel may be required to support business needs, potentially including international travel.
• Subject to daily service level requirements.

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office.

This position is not open to agency submissions

Job Info

• Job Identification 2089
• Job Category Legal, Compliance and Risk
• Posting Date 04/07/2026, 12:29 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4000 Embarcadero Drive, Arlington, TX, 76014, US