IT Internal Audit Manager

THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting for a dynamic IT Internal Audit Manager who will work as an integral part of our Global IT Internal Audit team.

Confident in nature, the successful candidate will communicate effectively with staff at all levels, have an in-depth understanding of business processes, identify potential risk areas, and devise practical solutions to issues affecting our company.

They will work closely with junior and senior members of the team to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of Live Nation’s IT operational and Sarbanes-Oxley controls and will be as comfortable working in a close-knit team environment as working independently.

The successful candidate will manage complex audits including the effective planning of an audit, timely on-site fieldwork management, reviewing workpapers to an excellent standard, writing and reviewing audit issues and writing audit reports.

They will also oversee Senior Auditors on operational and SOX audits and perform final audit review and sign-off tasks. Additionally, they will provide excellent support to the Director in audit and ad-hoc projects, and to help drive continuous improvement across the department.

This person will ideally enjoy traveling, as 30-40% of your time will be spent away from your home location, at either other LNE entities in country or overseas.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

Manage and lead a team of Auditors responsible for conducting internal IT control audits across Live Nation businesses.

Provide direct oversight over SOX 404, SSAE16 SOC1 and 2, and other such testing

Gain a detailed understanding of processes, currently in operation within each location and identify key controls and risks.

Identify improper documentation, research issues, and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly.

Review flowcharts, narratives, and reports to document processes and controls.

Ensure the production of exceptional quality audit reports.

Perform final review and sign-off of work papers across concurrent audits and challenge understanding of audit areas and processes to ensure adequate coverage with minimal Director input.

Successfully manage complex audits, including planning, on-site fieldwork management, reviewing, audit issues, and audit reports.

Effective and frequent communication with IT Management team regarding audit project status.

Cultivate strong local, divisional, and intra-departmental management relationships.

Drive peer and upward feedback mechanisms to foster continuous improvement.

Identify, take ownership, or delegate ad-hoc reviews / projects, as needed.

Assist the Internal Audit Management team in non-audit projects, such as fraud investigations and various Compliance projects.

Expectation of about 30-40% travel.

Communicate findings to system Product Owners, as well as senior management, obtaining agreement and buy-in to proposed action plans

Participate in risk and control assessment reviews / improvement procedures and development of the annual audit plan

Develop staff capabilities and competencies and participate in formal mentoring / training / line management that reflect IT auditing best practices and company policies

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in IT auditing, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity and 3 recent years at a big 4 audit firm

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Additional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar certification highly desired.

A demonstrated understanding of information systems (Oracle, SAP, Linux, HR Systems) and processes and ability to apply that knowledge in conducting IT audits

Able to successfully manage complex audits from planning to completion, review workpapers, write up audit issues and audit reports

Excellent understanding and previous experience of Sarbanes-Oxley (PCOAB requirements) and SOC1 / SOC2

Experience in External Audit, Internal Audit / Consulting Risk / Internal Controls, and / or Compliance

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Excellent coaching / mentoring skills

Experience of working in a medium to large business environment preferred

Experience of working for a US public company preferred

Knowledge of foreign languages, especially Spanish preferred

Experience in the music industry nice to have

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Flexible and able to adapt to a variety of roles and projects and changing demands

Unquestionable integrity, credibility, and moral

Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully managing audit teams and driving results

Able to effectively manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities in a fast passed environment.

Able to think laterally to resolve issues and exhibit excellent judgement and professional skepticism

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits :

HEALTH : Medical, Vision and Dental benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

YOURSELF : Generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, sick time and paid days off for your birthday, Free concert tickets

WEALTH : 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program

FAMILY : New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and childcare cash, infertility support

CAREER : Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings

OTHERS : Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

Live Nation’s policy regarding vaccinations and masking related to a pandemic or other infectious disease control measures, acts of God, health and safety mandates and / or restrictions imposed by applicable local, state or federal governments has evolved over time.

Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated from such infectious diseases for which vaccinations are available.

You are expected to follow Live Nation’s health and safety protocols and policies as they change from time to time