Lead IT Compliance Auditor

FirstCash; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodation available

Job summary

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Lead IT Compliance Auditor to lead ITGC and application control testing for proprietary systems and financial reporting across the enterprise.

The role requires coordinating with Internal Audit, IT, Accounting, Legal, and external auditors to ensure SOX and COSO compliance in a global environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive IT audit, risk management, and regulatory experience, with strong communication skills to partner with stakeholders in the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT audit and SOX compliance experience.
• Knowledge of COSO, PCAOB standards, information security controls.
• Experience assessing application controls, data governance, and access management.
• Ability to work across global regulatory environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead ITGC and Application Control testing for critical systems.
• Evaluate system security, access controls, data integrity, and financial reporting controls.
• Review interfaces and data flows between systems to ensure accurate information flow.
• Assess user access, SoD, privileged accounts governance, and overall control practices.
• Coordinate and review IT audit documentation and liaise with external auditors.
• Partner with IT, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Internal Audit teams to support initiatives.
• Analyze technology risks and recommend control improvements to strengthen security and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy and regulatory requirements across regions.

Skills

IT Audit

SOX Compliance

ITGC Testing

Risk Management

COSO

PCAOB Standards

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Accounting

Tools

GRC Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Lead IT Compliance Auditor

FirstCash is seeking a highly skilled Lead IT Compliance Auditor to lead the testing, assessment, and review of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and Application Controls across our global retail and financial technology environment. This role is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of controls surrounding proprietary business systems, ensuring compliance with SOX and COSO frameworks, and supporting operations across the United States, Latin America, and the United Kingdom. As a key member of the IT Compliance team, you will partner closely with technical and business stakeholders, oversee audit activities, and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT audit, risk management, regulatory compliance, and complex enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ITGC and Application Control testing for critical business systems, including proprietary retail and financial platforms.
• Evaluate system security, access controls, data integrity, automated processes, and financial reporting controls.
• Review application interfaces, APIs, and data integrations to ensure accurate and secure information flow between systems.
• Assess user access, segregation of duties (SoD), privileged account management, and overall governance practices.
• Coordinate and review IT audit documentation to ensure compliance with SOX, COSO, and PCAOB standards.
• Partner with Internal Audit, IT, Accounting, Legal, Cyber Security, and external audit teams to support compliance initiatives.
• Analyze technology risks and recommend control improvements that strengthen security, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Evaluate adherence to global data privacy and regulatory requirements, including U.S., UK, and Latin American regulations.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to the Director of IT Compliance
• Works closely with a team of IT Compliance and Change Analysts
• Collaborates with leaders across IT, Infrastructure, Software Development, Cyber Security, Internal Audit, Accounting, Legal, and Business Compliance
• Serves as the primary point of contact for external auditors and compliance partners

Qualifications

• Strong experience in IT Audit, SOX compliance, ITGC testing, and risk management.
• Knowledge of COSO, PCAOB standards, information security controls, and financial systems.
• Experience assessing application controls, system integrations, access management, and data governance.
• Ability to work across global business functions and regulatory environments.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Note: The information contained in this description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job or the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management has the discretion to assign/reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, FirstCash will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process; to perform the essential functions of the job; and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment,