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The Role You'll Play
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.
- SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
- 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
- Private & Public Company Support
- 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
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- 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
The Experience You’ll Bring
- 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
- 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
It is the Company's intent to pay all Team Members competitive wages and salaries that are motivational, fair and equitable. The goal of Company's compensation program is to be transparent, attract potential employees, meet the needs of all current employees, and encourage Team Members to stay with our organization. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
The base salary range for this position in the United States is $131,475 to $175,300. The total compensation package for this position may also include a performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans
Have we piqued your curiosity?Sound like the role for you? We’d love to hear from you! Even if you’re not 100% sure about potential fit, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for the right person, not the perfect series of checkboxes.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We highly value diversity at our company and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics.
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Note: This description outlines key responsibilities but isn’t intended to cover every task or duty. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the team and business goals.