IT Audit Manager

Job Description

Who We Are:

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

Main Purpose of Job
• Assisting IASC leadership in overall department strategy in positioning Internal Audit as a value-added service to Endeavor
• Assisting the IASC leadership in developing a best-in-class function focused on innovating ideas to build efficiencies and effectiveness
• Responsible for working with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including IT and multiple business units across the Endeavor organization.
• Candidates must have a level of auditor skepticism to appropriately challenge the business on process and control performance based on evidence provided. They must be highly credible, have the necessary gravitas to operate largely independently of his/her line manager, taking initiative, and driving focus on high-risk areas Perform end-to-end IT, operational and compliance audits of business functions and processes (with a current emphasis on IT-related financial audits) to ensure the integrity of controls in accordance with applicable standards, as well as reviewing the efficiency of operations. Prepare and/or review draft reports, including key findings and recommendations for improvement, and present those findings to management and other key stakeholders. Provide coaching / leadership to internal audit team members and key business stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

Project Management
• Execution of Endeavor's SOX Compliance program for responsible areas as well as managing relationships with our co-sourced provider (where applicable)
• Planning, execution and reporting of functional / operational reviews designed to address managements concerns.
• Implementation of project management best practices to ensure completion of work within planned deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to drive clear understanding of project objectives as well as ongoing status reporting with key stakeholders.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.

Project Execution
• Perform the end-to-end execution of SOX and or IA projects including, but not limited to, the following:
• Reviewing documentation of processes and controls, confirming completeness and accuracy with key stakeholders and control owners
• Reviewing testing of design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls through the examination of evidence
• Facilitating discussions with IT process and control owners on process and/or control expectations, as well as to discuss exceptions (deviations from expectations)
• Responsible for evaluating exceptions and escalating exceptions that may present a higher risk to the business and IASC leadership
• Review overall documentation of IASC work in a manner that enables IT and the business to understand the exceptions and develop proper remediation plans, as well as enable effective review and finalization by IASC leadership

Business Knowledge
• Basic understanding of the Media & Entertainment industry.
• Basic understanding of the business applications and financial systems within the business process and their interaction.

Analytical Skills
• Able to review financial information to identify irregular activity and/or outliers as potential high-risk areas for further discussion with key stakeholders.

People Skills
• Provide coaching and timely feedback to those working on Internal Audit projects, which may include co-source partners or Internal Audit staff.
• Ability to quickly build trusting relationships with key stakeholders.

IT Proficiency
• Understands how to use technology effectively including the use of tech-enabled software solutions, such as Audit Board.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office suite applications utilized in day-to-day testing and analytical operations.

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances e.g., shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc.
• Will be required to work outside of standard working hours. These time periods will typically be known in advance to which plans can be made.
• Will require travel. Candidates should expect to be traveling around 20% of the year to other domestic offices.

Knowledge and Experience

Mandatory
• 6+ years of IA or SOX 404 compliance experience required
• Track record of delivering complex audits to tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of financial risks and controls
• Strong understanding of operational, compliance and strategic risks and controls
• Inquisitive mind-set, strong desire to understand Endeavor's myriad business activities
• Strong IT skills, in particular application controls and how systems can and should be leveraged to improve internal control
• Excellent communication skills
• 2+ years experience managing people
• Strong team player

Desirable
• General understanding of the Media and Entertainment and/or Endeavor-related businesses
• SAP accounting software and BPC planning software
• Familiarity with AuditBoard
• Line management experience

Skills and Abilities

Mandatory
• Excellent communication skills, confident (not afraid to speak up)
• Excellent planning & organizational skills to meet multiple & sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and across functions/departments

Qualifications and Training

Mandatory
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Accounting or equivalent experience
• Relevant professional qualification(s) – CISA or similar, CPA helpful

Aptitude

Mandatory
• Strong focus on understanding process level and IT risks that if not managed properly, could create significant exposure to the process or our business overall (understands what risks are more significant than others)
• Ability to work proactively and individually but also as a team player
• Flexibility to assist where needed, including in preparation of documentation.
• Problem solver and solution-centric

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:
$105,000 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$140,000 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7pevk-18-222-124-172-42 in your application.