Lead Auditor

Progressive Leasing

Lead Auditor overseeing complex audit engagements and evaluating risk management processes at Progressive Leasing. Delivering practical recommendations for internal controls and governance improvements.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple assurance and advisory engagements concurrently as Auditor in Charge, from planning through reporting
Perform engagement-level risk assessments, including fraud risk considerations, to identify key risks, controls, and improvement opportunities
Develop and execute audit programs aligned with our audit methodology and recognized frameworks as applicable (e.g., COSO)
Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including SOX controls, and assess control deficiencies and audit findings
Evaluate root causes of audit findings and develop practical, value-added recommendations that balance risk mitigation and business objectives
Prepare or detail review workpapers in accordance with departmental quality standards
Supervise, coach, and formally review the work of staff and senior auditors to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to departmental standards
Collaborate with IT auditors to develop an integrated audit approach, as appropriate
Communicate engagement status, emerging risks, and results clearly and timely to management and audit leadership
Draft clear, concise audit reports and present results to management; support issue validation and remediation tracking
Support the annual audit risk assessment
Promote continuous improvement in audit methodology, tools, and the use of AI and data analytics

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7 years of internal or external auditing experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
Professional accounting or auditing designation (e.g., CPA, CIA) or active pursuit
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with audit and analytics tools (e.g. AuditBoard, ACL, PowerBI, Access, SQL)
Possess unquestionable personal and professional ethics
Demonstrated experience leading complex audit engagements and supervising others
Strong knowledge of control and risk frameworks
Demonstrated project management experience, including managing multiple, concurrent projects
Ability to adapt to change quickly; easily shift priorities with a can-do attitude in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Ability to interface effectively and build and maintain strong relationships externally and internally across business functions
Possess exceptional intellect, with decisive analytical skills and the capacity to think out-of-the-box, bringing novel solutions to overcome barriers to success
Superior written and oral communication skills; ability to persuasively present and communicate
Current knowledge of The Institute of Internal Auditor’s Global Internal Audit Standards
Occasional travel as needed to support business objectives
Experience collaborating and coordinating in a geographically dispersed organization (US)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full Health Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave
Company Matched 401k
Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
Diversity Alliance Resource Groups
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Charitable Gift Matching
Job Required Equipment & Services Will Be Provided

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal auditingexternal auditingrisk assessmentaudit programsinternal controlsSOX controlsdata analyticsproject managementaudit methodologycontrol frameworks

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationrelationship buildingadaptabilityanalytical thinkingproblem solvingethicsteam collaborationpresentation skills

Certifications

CPACIA