Senior Manager, Audit, Risk, and Advisory
Santa Monica, CA - USA
Job Summary
We are UMG the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds leading music everything we do we are committed to artistry innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music music publishing merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters and we produce distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
How we LEAD:
Universal Music Group Internal Audit department is comprised of in-house professionals located at UMGs corporate headquarters in the Netherlands and at the Operational headquarters in Santa Monica (U.S.) as well as Miami Florida. The department reports administratively to the Group Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for independently assessing operational processes and the quality of internal control at each level in the organization and within all Group companies.
The team also actively participates in a variety of ad-hoc special projects and provides advice and consultative services with business owners and key management leaders on an as-needed their role team members acquire a strong knowledge of the group its activities and operations which place them in a strong position to evolve into internal finance management positions in the future.
How youll CREATE:
Leads the execution of the annual Internal Audit Plan in collaboration with the other senior managers and with support from audit seniors supervisors and/or managers
Plans and performs assigned Internal Audit projects that focus on the evaluation of the companys internal controls
Leads project planning on-site fieldwork and draft reporting (end-to-end) independently with limited support from the Director
Manages all project elements (time quality costs) and escalates delays/obstacles timely to the Director
Proactively follows up and tracks identified remediation plans required in Operating Companies
Manages the day to day co-souring relationship with the external service provider and ensures quality of their work
Reviews the work of and contributes to feedback of the co-source providers team seniors supervisors and/or managers
Actively manages team engagement and implements initiatives to increase engagement
Implements departmental policies and ensures compliance
Accountable for the drafting and delivery of Internal Audit reports to the Director with support from audit seniors supervisors and/or managers
Assists with investigations that involve policy violations and fraud
Assists with the identification of process improvement opportunities
Contributes to the enhancement of Internal Audit methodologies and tools
Proactively manages relationships with business functions other compliance teams and external auditors
Helps educate the organization on the role of Internal Audit
Leadership Traits
Team player with a high level of EQ and ability to listen
Curious to understand new concepts and learn
Able to build and maintain effective relationships
Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact with various levels within the organization.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently
Demonstrates the ability to influence the thinking of or gain acceptance from stakeholders in sensitive situations without damaging the relationship
Effective in working collaboratively with cross functional team members and with external partners
Unquestionable integrity and professionalism
Highly motivated self-starter
Bring your VIBE:
Minimum 10 years of experience in a combination of public accounting industry and/or internal audit or control related roles.
Prior experience working in a multinational company
BA/BS degree in Accounting Finance or Business
CPA or CIA certification required
Working knowledge of governance and internal control regulations
Knowledge of Entity-level process IT General and application controls
Knowledge of complex accounting principles (IFRS)
Understanding of operational risk areas and related audit strategies
Experience managing less experienced staff and/or co-source oversight on a project basis
Experience as a people manager with proven leadership and talent development capabilities
Understanding of operational risk areas and related audit strategies
Experience with SAP ERP BPC and Hyperion FM a plus
Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact with various levels within the organization.
Good organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently
Highly proficient in MS Office Suite to intermediate (Excel PowerPoint Word) and Visio.
Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills with experience in Data analytics
Multilingual: Fluent English another language is a plus
Ability and availability to travel internationally and lead work on-site at Group subsidiaries
Perks Playlist:
Join an entrepreneurial global organization where authenticity boldness creativity connection drive and insight arent just valuestheyre how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):
Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes spa treatments meal services travel and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions plus an additional UMG contribution
A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Category:
Finance & AccountingSalary Range:
$134100 - $190000The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company. We own and operate a broad array of businesses in more than 60 countries.