Senior Internal Auditor - Staff

Avispa Technology•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

A leading digital streaming network seeks a Senior Internal Auditor - Staff . The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in operational audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and the newly issued Global Internal Audit Standards.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or a related discipline.
Experience leading or executing operational audits, including areas such as T&E, production, vendor payments, or revenue-related processes.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
Strong understanding of operational risk, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
Experience leading or executing operational audits (e.g., T&E, production, vendor payments, revenue processes).
Strong understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards
Extensive experience leveraging data insights to develop risk-based audit methodologies and interpreting analytics to support audit conclusions.
Organized, self-directed, with strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
Familiarity with enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and regulatory compliance considerations.
Exceptional research skills and the ability to organize, synthesize, and succinctly present results.
Comfort leveraging AI-enabled tools to support research, pattern recognition, and professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

An entertainment or media experience is preferred (Production environment in media is a plus).
Internal audit experience to help with reports and testing.
Professional certification(s) such as CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, or equivalent (active or in progress) preferred.
Big Four or consulting experience preferred.
Experience working with large data sets, Python coding experience is preferred.
A background in finance with audit-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute Risk-Based Audits & Advisory Work: Execute risk-based operational audits, advisory engagements, and special projects across the corporation, media, streaming, advertising, and production businesses. Support the development of clear audit objectives, scopes, and risk assessments aligned to business priorities.
Use Data to Support Audit Work: Leverage data analytics to inform audit planning, testing, and continuous risk monitoring. Analyze transactional and operational data—such as production costs, T&E spend, payroll, vendor payments, and advertising revenue—to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks.
Partner with the Business: Build trusted relationships with business leaders, process owners, and cross-functional partners (SOX, Compliance, Finance, Legal). Clearly communicate audit results and recommendations, explaining root cause, risk, and business impact in straightforward language.
Assessing audit and operational risk and determining appropriate audit focus areas