Lead Auditor - FP&A, Supply Chain, Treasury Operations

About the role

Hardworking auditors are constant learners. Curiosity drives them – it’s why they began their audit journey in the first place. Using a growth mindset is what fuels their fascination by understanding the financial services industry and its regulations and how it applies to each business unit at Ally. We get that. In this role, you’ll work within a collaborative agile environment and use your critical thinking skills for completing assigned audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Ally management cross-functionally to enhance the audit experience and promote visibility and partnership.
• Supervise team members assigned to audit projects; typically leading one audit at a time and including work paper review.
• Proactively lead work assignments to promote execution within established budgets and achievements.
• Own the development, execution, and documentation of audit tests and issue validations in accordance with Audit Services policies and procedures.
• Facilitate the vetting of potential audit findings, identifying root causes, and articulating their relevance.
• Coordinate timely execution of issues validations in accordance with Audit Services policies and procedures.
• Provide meaningful, constructive feedback on work performed to assist in the training and/or mentoring of less experienced staff members.
• Use data literacy and analytics to provide consultation to management regarding emerging control practices.
• Proactively communicate with management and peers to drive alignment and mitigate customer service issues before they occur.
• Participate in Audit Transformation initiatives to assist with the continued improvement to the enterprise and its continuing role within Ally business.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Core certification (CIA, CPA, CISA, CAMS, CFE, etc.) preferred.
• Experience using Teammate or other Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs).
• Strong understanding of risk mitigation to ensure achievement of industry/regulatory standards, identify root causes, and conduct project risk assessments.
• A desire to creatively identify problems that potentially were not known to exist and provide solutions and/or recommendations.
• Lead in a way that promotes a positive image of Audit Services and establishes trust with clients and risk partners.
• An eye for business and understanding of the industry, company, and products to promote achievement of objectives and goals.
• Proactive challenge the status quo.
• Adaptable to change and ambiguity.
• Open to feedback and continuous learning.
• Self-aware, understanding of own strengths and weaknesses.
• Resilient, composed, and focused under pressure.
• An active listener.
• Good writing and verbal communications.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work collaboratively to build trust and promote consensus.
• Curiosity, passion, and the skills for technology.
• An analytical attitude – think before you leap.

Qualifications

• Relevant 4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (including military service).

Skills

• Technical knowledge, creativity, and improved mentality.
• Data literacy and analytics.
• Proactive communication skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).

Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.

Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.

Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.

Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $85000 - $150000 USD

Schedule

Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.