Director, Internal Audit
We are seeking a Director, Internal Audit, to help build the internal audit function at Scopely, based in Culver City, California. This role will report to the Head of Internal Audit and will primarily focus on the company's core business, financial, and operational processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in internal audit, with a proven track record of assessing internal controls and risk management within dynamic and creative industries, specifically within the video game or tech sectors.
What You Will Do
- Help build and oversee the internal audit function across all business units, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and the company’s strategic goalsDevelop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan that addresses operational, financial, and compliance risks across the company
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk mitigation, and governance compliance within operational areas, identifying gaps and recommending improvementsServe as a strategic advisor to operational leaders and the Head of Internal Audit on matters related to risk, controls, governance, and compliance
- Help establish and implement an optimal internal audit operating model, balancing in-house resources with co-sourcing/outsourcing where appropriate
- Drive continuous improvement in audit processes, leveraging data analytics, automation, and digital internal audit tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, with a focus on implementing continuous monitoring/auditing and leveraging AI to achieve this
- Collaborate with other departments, including Finance, Legal, Risk, Technology, Security, and IT, to develop and execute a comprehensive audit plan
- Stay up to date with regulations, emerging risks, and gaming industry trends to ensure proactive risk management
- Prepare and present audit reports and findings to the Head of Internal Audit, senior management, and other stakeholders
- Assist in managing the internal audit budget, ensuring alignment with business needs and benchmarking standards
What You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
- A Master’s degree or professional certification (CPA, CIA) is highly desirable
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive internal audit experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role focusing on operational audits
- Experience working in the video game industry or related entertainment/technology sectors
- Strong understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), governance frameworks including COSO, COBIT, ISO, internal controls, risk management, and compliance processes
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with and mentor a high-performing team
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
- Attention to detail and a high level of personal integrity
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset
- Experience working with complex, multinational organizations and familiarity with enterprise risk management frameworks
- Operating in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment, must be able to acclimate and add value quickly
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range
$139,000 - $205,000 USD
About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com
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