Vice President, Head of Internal Audit

5 Months ago • 15 Years + • Auditing • $240,000 PA - $266,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Vice President, Head of Internal Audit at Scopely will lead and oversee the internal audit function across all business units. Responsibilities include developing and executing a risk-based audit plan, evaluating internal controls, advising senior management and the Audit & Risk Committee, and building a high-performing audit team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in internal audit within the video game or tech sectors, a strong understanding of GIAS, COSO, and other governance frameworks, and exceptional communication and leadership skills. The role requires building a team, managing the audit budget, and staying up-to-date with industry trends and regulations.
Must have:
  • 15+ years progressive internal audit experience
  • 7+ years in leadership role
  • Video game or tech industry experience
  • Strong understanding of GIAS, COSO, COBIT
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Master's degree or professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA)
Perks:
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Scopely free days
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Equity
  • Bonus

Job Details

Description

We are seeking a Vice President, Head of Internal Audit, to lead the company’s internal audit function, based in Culver City, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in internal audit, with a proven track record of assessing internal controls and risk management within dynamic and creative industries. Experience within the video game or tech sectors is strongly preferred. The VP will report functionally to the Audit & Risk Committee and administratively to the CFO, ensuring independence and strategic alignment with the company's objectives.
What you will do:
  • Build, lead, and oversee the internal audit function across all business units, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and the company’s strategic goals.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan that addresses financial, operational, regulatory, cybersecurity, IT, and other emerging risks.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk mitigation, and governance compliance, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior management and the Audit & Risk Committee on matters related to risk, controls, governance, and compliance.
  • Establish and implement an optimal internal audit operating model, balancing in-house resources with co-sourcing/outsourcing where appropriate.
  • Drive continuous improvement in audit processes, leveraging data analytics, automation, and digital internal audit tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with other departments, including Finance, Legal, Risk, and IT, to develop and execute a comprehensive audit plan.
  • Stay up to date with regulations, emerging risks, and gaming industry trends to ensure proactive risk management.
  • Prepare and present audit reports and findings to the Audit Committee, senior management, and other stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage the internal audit budget, ensuring alignment with business needs and benchmarking standards.
  • Build an audit team through directly hiring or co-sourcing with third parties
What you will need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, operations, engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA) is highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive internal audit experience, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
  • Experience working in the video game industry or related entertainment/technology sectors.
  • Strong understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), governance frameworks including COSO, COBIT, ISO, internal controls, risk management, and compliance processes.
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build, manage, and motivate a high-performing team.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and the Audit Committee.
  • Attention to detail and a high level of personal integrity.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
  • Experience working with complex, multinational organizations and familiarity with enterprise risk management frameworks.
Compensation & Benefits: For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is $240,000 - $266,000, plus equity, bonus, and benefits, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
About Us: Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC, and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform, Playgami, that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
Notice to Candidates: Scopely, Inc. and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com.
Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain.
Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com.

 

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