Senior Director - Internal Audit - Warner Music Group - New York

Job description
With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Cordless, East West, Elektra, Nonesuch, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Rykodisc, Sire, Warner Bros. and Word, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

Department Description:

The Warner Music Group Internal Audit Group is embarking on an exciting rebuild and rebranding of the function. Our vision is to provide high quality services that deliver traditional Internal Audit assurance in a non-traditional way. Our work includes SOX and non-SOX audit work and proactive involvement in major strategic initiatives for the business including major system implementations, process changes and acquisitions. The Internal Audit Group works proactively with the business to focus on the most important risks and issues facing the organization to deliver results that will make the biggest positive impact. We strive to be perceived as valuable business partners that provide meaningful insights and solutions not just information and recommendations. We continuously look for ways to improve our audit processes and leverage technology to ensure that we are maximizing our impact on the business. Our success is measured by the amount of internal control improvement, risk mitigation and overall positive change that we drive across the organization. We are looking for progressive, creative thinkers to help us on our journey.


High Level Job Description:
The Senior Director, Internal Audit directly reports to the SVP, Internal Audit. The Senior Director, Internal Audit will be responsible for playing a strong leadership role in shaping the direction of the function and leading the rebranding and rebuilding of a number of our functional development activities which includes audit methodology, tool and audit process development. The Senior Director, Internal Audit will also be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of our internal audit activities that encompass scoping, risk assessment, planning, execution, and reporting that drives results, accountability and the perception of real value.

Detailed Job Description/ Responsibilities:
Operate as a full time ambassador, thoughtful leader and champion of the Internal Audit vision and strategy by demonstrating support and actively communicating with the team and the business
Develop strategy, design and lead the development of new internal audit processes and ongoing process improvements that include robust frameworks, methodologies, processes, deliverables and quality assurance mechanisms for all team workstreams
Set a high standard and clear expectations for the team; challenge, encourage and motivate individuals to maximize their potential
Set the team up for success and hold people accountable; celebrate individual and team achievements
Manage the team resources and workplans to ensure that they are effectively and efficiently utilized
Play a strong leadership role in managing the overall team budget
Collaborate with the business to drive actions that are pragmatic and achievable
Provide meaningful insights about our work that consistently demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for our business
Ensure the delivery of high quality, timely audit projects and reporting
Be a great partner, establish and maintain excellent relationships within the team, external partners and with leaders across the business
Continually look for ideas and opportunities that will drive greater efficiency and value to the audit process and implement them

Desired Skills and Experience
Required Competencies/Skills:
Minimum of 12 years of experience overall in some combination of internal audit, public accounting, and/or a business operational role such as finance or IT
CPA, CFE, CISA, CIA or other relevant designation
Deep experience with one or more of the following is required: SAP, new technologies including cloud computing, data analytics, fraud prevention/detection, and or music/entertainment
Exceptional communications skills both written and verbal that demonstrates the ability to speak the language of the business not just ‘audit speak’
Ability to speak persuasively and defend complex positions effectively
Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls including financial, operational and/or IT controls and leading business practices
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a creative, dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/resources simultaneously
Intellectually curious, highly motivated self-starter that is innovative with a desire to continuously improve the business, the control environment and processes
High standard of ethics and professionalism
Proven ability to effectively mentor, coach and develop teams in an international environment
Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Sharepoint, Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, Project, Visio and data analysis tools
Up to 25% to 30% travel

Education Required/Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, or related field

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