Lead IT Compliance Auditor

FirstCash, Inc.; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstCash, Inc. is seeking a Lead IT Compliance Auditor to lead testing and assessment of IT General Controls and Application Controls across its global retail and financial tech environment.

The role ensures SOX and COSO compliance and partners with Internal Audit, IT, Accounting, Legal, and external auditors. The successful candidate will manage IT audit activities, evaluate control effectiveness, and provide risk-based recommendations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT audit and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with COSO and PCAOB standards.
• Experience with SOX testing and control evaluation.
• Ability to operate across global regulatory environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

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 for secure information exchange.
• Assess user access, SoD, privileged accounts, and governance practices.
• Coordinate IT audit documentation to ensure 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 data privacy and regulatory requirements.

Skills

IT Audit

SOX Compliance

ITGC Testing

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Information Security Controls

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Lead IT Compliance Auditor

Position Summary

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, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone] Ext. 1