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Director, Internal Audit

United Talent Agency

Los Angeles, CA 04-07-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description

Director, Internal Audit

Reporting to our Corporate Controller, the Director, Internal Audit will be immediately responsible for helping a dynamic organization achieve its goals to develop a world-class financial reporting and accounting operation. This highly visible role will direct the development and evaluation of the operating processes, financial controls, and financial systems environment that will support the short and long-term objectives of the organization. We desire a candidate that has experience with working in fast-paced agile environments with rapidly evolving operating processes and procedures. This role will maintain the documentation and assist with improving the financial operations and internal controls of the Company and its affiliated companies. The ideal candidate will be a team player, problem solver, detail-oriented, effective communicator, have high integrity, and should be able to excel in a fast-paced work environment.

What You Will Do:
• Develop and lead all phases of the Company's ongoing financial operations and internal controls
• Assess and document all current processes and implement financial control best practices when available
• Manage and lead a third-party vendor to assist with aspects of the internal control program as needed
• Implement strategies to develop the processes and requirements for all the Company's subsidiaries
• Develop and monitor a gap analysis program to ensure the safeguarding of the Company's assets and control environment
• Develop an understanding of the Company's transactional processes and monitor any changes to ensure a best practice operating environment
• Provide and implement a transition plan for all subsidiaries and acquisitions to adopt company wide best practice controls, systems, and procedures
• Expand upon the existing control environment and mitigate gaps when necessary
• Periodically review, document, and assess all controls tied to material financial processes
• Evaluate and recommend automated processes or systems in an effort to remain current with technological advances
• Stay current with changes in regulatory guidance and industry leading practices
• Assist with special projects as needed, including acquisition integration

What You Need
• 8-10+ years of relevant accounting experience, including public and private accounting
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree
• Professional certification including CPA and/or CIA
• Experience building infrastructure at a rapidly growing organization a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls concepts
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Ability to identify problems, recommend effective solutions and ensure that those solutions are implemented effectively and timely
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with professionals at all levels
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

What You Will Get
• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies.
• Access to the tools, leadership and resources you'll need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Work out of an amazing office – that happens to house one of the top modern art collections in the world
• Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

BSc - Accounting

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyokwk-3-138-204-208-42 in your application.

Company Profile
United Talent Agency

Leading global talent and entertainment company United Talent Agency represents many of the most acclaimed figures across film, television, news, music, sports, theater, fine art, literature, video games, podcasts and other social and digital content.