Sr. Manager, Internal Audit

Playlist

18h•$131,475 - $175,300

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Manager of Internal Audit to lead and mature Playlist’s global SOX compliance program, including the buildout of controls for our recently acquired European business, EGYM. In this role, you’ll own SOX 404 compliance, partner across the business to strengthen the internal control environment, and lead risk-based audits. The ideal candidate brings 7-10 years of SOX compliance and internal audit experience across private and public company environments, working knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, growth-oriented company that’s constantly launching new initiatives. This role has no direct reports today, with the opportunity to build and lead a team as the function matures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
7-10 years of experience in: Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred), and/or Internal audit or SOX compliance roles within private and/or public companies
Strong knowledge of: SOX 404 requirements, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), IFRS and US GAAP, including multi-entity consolidation, Risk-based audit methodologies
Experience leading and executing a global SOX compliance program, including for newly acquired or international entities
Experience leading walkthroughs and control testing
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail; comfortable operating in a fast-moving, constantly evolving environment with frequent new initiatives

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GRC/audit management platforms (e.g., AuditBoard, now Optro) and AI-enabled or automation tools that improve audit and risk assessment processes is strongly preferred
CPA or CIA certification, or actively pursuing, is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, maintain, and mature the Playlist SOX program across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including building out the program for our recently acquired European business
Apply US GAAP and IFRS knowledge, including cross-border consolidation processes, particularly for our newly acquired European entity
Lead walkthroughs and testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
Lead SOX control build-out and process integration following M&A, with immediate focus on maturing the program at our newly acquired European business
Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness for key business processes
Maintain and update risk and control matrices (RCMs), process narratives, and flowcharts
Identify deficiencies, assess risk impact, and develop remediation plans
Partner with control owners to ensure timely remediation and sustainable improvements
Perform risk assessments to identify emerging financial, operational, and compliance risks
Support fraud risk assessment and monitoring activities, as needed
Partner with the Director of Compliance and Controls on the long-term team structure for Internal Audit/SOX Compliance; this role has no direct reports today, with the opportunity to build and lead a team as the function scales
Adapt audit and compliance practices to meet both private company governance needs and public company regulatory requirements, including readiness for potential public reporting
Strengthen documentation, review controls, and reporting discipline to align with public company expectations
Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, HR, and Operations to embed effective controls within business processes
Partner with the Cyber Security team to ensure cohesion between business process controls and ITGCs, which are currently owned by Cyber Security
Coordinate with external auditors to support integrated audit requirements
Train and guide process owners on internal control best practices
Contribute to AI adoption, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support ad-hoc special projects as needed by senior leadership