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Salary: USD 162,000 - 215,000 / annual
Scopely, a leading video game and interactive entertainment company, is building out its internal audit function and seeking a Director, Internal Audit to help establish and scale this critical capability. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan across all business units, with a focus on operational, financial, and compliance risks. You will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and governance compliance, identify control gaps, and recommend improvements to operational leaders and senior management.
Key responsibilities include building the internal audit function across business units in alignment with industry best practices; developing risk-based audit strategies addressing operational, financial, and compliance domains; assessing internal controls and risk mitigation effectiveness; serving as a strategic advisor on risk, controls, governance, and compliance matters; establishing an optimal internal audit operating model (balancing in-house, co-sourcing, and outsourcing); driving continuous improvement through data analytics, automation, and digital audit tools with emphasis on continuous monitoring and AI-enabled auditing; collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Risk, Technology, Security, and IT; staying current on gaming industry regulations and emerging risks; preparing audit reports for leadership and stakeholders; and managing the internal audit budget.
You will need a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field (Master's or professional certification like CPA or CIA highly desirable). Minimum 6 years of progressive internal audit experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role focused on operational audits is required. Experience in the video game industry or related entertainment/technology sectors is essential. You should have strong knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), governance frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ISO), internal controls, risk management, and compliance processes. Excellent leadership, mentoring, communication, and presentation skills are critical, along with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. You must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, strategic thinking, attention to detail, personal integrity, and experience in complex, multinational organizations with enterprise risk management frameworks. Comfort operating in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment is essential.
