Lead IT Compliance Auditor

FirstCash; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodation

Job summary

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Lead IT Compliance Auditor to lead ITGC and application control testing across our global retail and fintech environment. You will evaluate security, access controls, and data integrity while coordinating with internal and external auditors.

The role requires extensive IT audit and risk management experience, strong communication and documentation skills, and the ability to operate across multiple regulatory environments including SOX/COSO/PCAOB standards.

Qualifications

• IT audit and SOX compliance expertise
• Experience with COSO and PCAOB standards
• Ability to assess ITGCs, application controls, and data governance

Responsibilities

• Lead ITGC and Application Control testing for critical systems.
• Evaluate system security, access controls, data integrity, automated processes, and financial reporting controls.
• Review interfaces, APIs, and data integrations for secure information flow.
• Assess user access, SoD, privileged accounts, and governance practices.
• Coordinate and review IT audit documentation for SOX, COSO, PCAOB compliance.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, IT, Accounting, Legal, Cyber Security, and external auditors.
• Analyze technology risks and recommend control improvements.
• Ensure adherence to global data privacy and regulatory requirements (US, UK, LATAM).

Skills

IT audit

SOX compliance

risk management

stakeholder management

communication

documentation

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.

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.