Regional Finance (Regional Management Corp.) · 6 hours ago
Sr Manager - Internal Audit
Regional Management Corp. is focused on expansion and helping customers during hard financial times. The Internal Audit Senior Manager will lead the enterprise risk assessment and oversee various audits, ensuring effective risk management and operational effectiveness across the organization.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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 or 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
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.)
Company
Regional Finance (Regional Management Corp.)
Founded in 1987, Regional Finance began operations with four branches in South Carolina.
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