Director, Internal Audit Tko

Job Title: Director Internal Audit (Director, Process and Control Improvement)
Department: TKO Group Holdings (TKO) Internal Audit (IA)
Main Purpose of Job

• Challenge "the norm" and identify opportunities to improve process and control operation and risk mitigation; whether it be automation, standardization and/or different ways of working
• Drive people performance and career progression for team members
• Think innovatively about ways to increase efficiency within IA
• Drive an active and collaborative relationship with
  • business process owners
  • external audit with a focus on alignment
  • other external support providers to ensure quality product that meets assignment objectives
• Able to lead discussions on key issues with various stakeholders across the business to gain consensus on practical solutions that improve risk management and process efficiency
• Strong ability to both build and leverage relationships in the business
• Prioritize control environment and process improvement work effectively within both the IA team and the business to support the avoidance of deficiencies
• Responsible for and actively leads, all IA activities across multiple TKO functional areas (Corp, WWE, & UFC)
  • Identifies areas where risk assessment activities are required and delivers completed risk assessment, identifying new or changed risks and related mapping of controls and/or identification of control gaps
  • Effectively embeds control ownership and accountability
  • Supports ad-hoc requests as defined by Head of IA, Audit Committee or TKO leadership

Reports To: VP of IA
Direct Reports: No
Contract Type / Length: Permanent
Location: Stamford, CT or Las Vegas, NV
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To move work forward with a low level of support from the VP of IA
• To solve problems in the moment, quickly determine solutions to problems and/or raise more significant challenges to VP of IA for more collaboration
• Leads by example, understanding when to "roll up the sleeves" to directly support work in moments, and when to step back to allow others to lead/fail/improve with strong coaching
• Be assertive and collaborative in discussions within the IA department, with the business and with external service providers (including external audit) in a manner that creates confidence in decision making and where work effort is being directed

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances e.g. shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc.

• Should be prepared to occasionally work outside of standard working hours, particularly when liaising/working with IA teams in multiple time zones or when required.
• Will be required to travel domestically. The extent of travel will depend on the components assigned, but the candidate should expect to be travelling 15-20% of the year.
• Should be prepared for a highly complex and dynamic environment, due largely to the Company's business structure (holding company).

CANDIDATE SPECIFICS
Knowledge and Experience
Mandatory

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Accounting/Finance.
• 10+ years of external and/or Internal Auditing experience in public accounting or with a publicly traded company with some of that time spent auditing large groups.
• Strong executive presence.
• Inquisitive mind-set, agile learner with team first attitude.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and mentoring audit staff on multiple client engagements, simultaneously.
• Ability to lead multiple projects with conflicting priorities.
• Deep expertise in PCAOB internal control requirements (including IUC).
• Strong understanding of Financial, Operational, Compliance and Strategic risks.
• Understanding of IT risks and controls and how they impact/interact with business processes.

Desirable

• Process improvement or Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Knowledge of accounting standards for stock-based compensation and tax provisions.
• Experience executing traditional Internal Audit projects and writing reports for Audit Committees
• AuditBoard experience.
• Media/Entertainment industry experience.

Skills and Abilities
Mandatory

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills to meet multiple & sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of management and across functions/departments.
• Strong Excel data manipulation and analysis skills.

Qualifications and Training
Mandatory

• CPA and/or CIA designation (or equivalent).

Aptitude
Mandatory

• Proactive
• Attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality.
• Ability to work autonomously, but also as a team player.
• Solution-focused problem solver.

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