Senior Internal Audit Manager — Lead Risk-Based Audits

American Credit Acceptance, LLC; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site perks: professional office...

Free parking

Team-building events

Job summary

American Credit Acceptance, LLC is seeking a Manager, Internal Audit to lead risk-based audits across the organization and mentor the audit team. You’ll partner with executives, translate audit findings into practical actions, and strengthen controls while preserving independence.

This on-site, full-time role offers broad exposure across Operations, Finance, Compliance and Risk, with travel up to 10% and a focus on critical risk areas through data analytics and thoughtful judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, financial services, or related discipline.
• Experience leading audits, projects, or complex reviews from planning through reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, review, and develop others.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, internal controls, audit methodology, and issue development.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate difficult or sensitive issues professionally.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders while maintaining appropriate professional skepticism and independence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Risk-Based Audits: Plan and manage operational, financial, compliance, regulatory, third-party, and other risk-based reviews from risk assessment through final reporting.
• Understand the Business: Develop a strong understanding of business processes, systems, risks, and strategic priorities to focus audit work where it matters most.
• Develop Your Team: Coach auditors through planning, interviewing, testing, documentation, critical thinking, issue development, and stakeholder communication.
• Deliver Actionable Insights: Translate complex audit results into clear, concise messages that help management understand the risk and take meaningful action.
• Build Strong Partnerships: Establish trusted relationships with business leaders while maintaining Internal Audit's independence and objectivity.
• Apply Professional Judgment: Determine the appropriate depth of testing based on risk rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all audit approach.
• Identify Emerging Risk: Recognize changes in processes, technology, regulation, third parties, and the business environment that may create new or evolving risks.
• Drive Audit Quality: Review workpapers and audit deliverables to ensure conclusions are well-supported, risk-focused, and consistent with Internal Audit standards.
• Improve How We Audit: Identify opportunities to use data, technology, automation, and new approaches to make audit work more efficient and insightful.
• Support Enterprise Initiatives: Partner with external auditors and other assurance functions and participate in advisory or special projects when Internal Audit can provide value.

Skills

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

American Credit Acceptance, LLC is seeking a Manager, Internal Audit to lead risk-based audits across the organization and mentor the audit team. You’ll partner with executives, translate audit findings into practical actions, and strengthen controls while preserving independence.

This on-site, full-time role offers broad exposure across Operations, Finance, Compliance and Risk, with travel up to 10% and a focus on critical risk areas through data analytics and thoughtful judgment.