Description

Work Arrangement

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of (Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford or Mountain View), you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role

The Lead Auditor is responsible for leading audit assignments that support the vision and strategy of General Motors Audit Services (GMAS). This includes ownership for execution of audit planning, fieldwork and reporting.

GMAS provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to strengthen General Motors Company's operations and support informed risk taking. The objective of GMAS is to assist senior management and the board in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by providing independent controls assurance, analysis, recommendations, and information concerning activities reviewed. The scope of GMAS responsibility and work includes, but is not limited to, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's risk management, internal control and governance processes, as well as the quality of performance in carrying out the Company's stated goals and objectives.

• Lead a team of audit staff and senior auditors in execution of Audits.
• Perform Continuous Business Monitoring and Risk Assessment
• Lead planning and scoping of audits, with support from the Audit Manager
• Develop audit plans including identification of risks and procedures to test
• Review workpapers for accuracy, adequate testing coverage, and appropriate documentation
• Update the STAR system to reflect audit progress and reviews and approves workpapers in STAR
• Maintain and update risk and control matrices for assigned audits
• Lead status meetings with the business unit / auditee
• Draft issues ensuring the root cause is accurately identified and that management action plans are developed that address the root cause. Assign an initial issue rating in conjunction with the audit team.
• Draft the audit report, including rating and report conclusions
• Proactively communicate audit results with GMAS management and business owners for alignment
• Work with Audit Staff to Develop recommendations for audit issues identified to achieve a balanced control environment
• Represent GMAS and interfaces with the business and service lines
• Monitor timeline and budgets for audit planning, execution, and reporting
• Provide or assist in providing training, coaching and guidance to Internal Audit staff in conducting audits and other audit-related issues
• Assist staff in difficult situations including resolving conflicts
• Develop a good understanding of GM operations worldwide
• Build strong relationships with the business and service lines
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Serve as a brand ambassador for 'One GMAS'

• Bachelors degree with major in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain or accounting.
• 5-7 years of combined audit, consulting, and operational experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, construction, and/or capital management.
• Practical knowledge of internal audit methodology from audit inception through management action plan validation.
• Industry knowledge of purchasing, supply chain, logistics, construction, and/or capital management.
• Ability to drive the use of analytics in the audit process
• Strong ability to stage and visualize data to draw out business intelligence
• Ability to identify appropriate data sources for audit support
• Ability to comfortably challenge the status quo and bring an innovative mindset
• Ability to travel 50% of the time domestically and internationally.

• Masters degree with major in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain or accounting.
• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, PMP or other similar certification)

• The salary range for this role is $85,100 - $135,900. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.